Senior Financial Analyst

BC Assessment is currently looking for a permanent Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance division in our Victoria office.

We acknowledge that BC Assessment's Victoria office is located on the traditional territories of the Songhees Nation of the Coast Salish People. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

• Location: Victoria, BC
• Hybrid Work: Minimum 3 days per week in office
• Competition Close Date: Sunday, November 15th @ 11:59PM (PCT)
• Compensation: $81,206.31 - $95,444.67

* The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step
1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.

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You are an analytical finance professional who enjoys turning complex financial information into clear insights, practical recommendations to support the business. You bring strong technical knowledge in financial planning and forecasting. You are skilled at analyzing and interpreting financial data in order to deliver clear variance explanations and identify emerging trends that inform leadership decision-making.

You are also a collaborative and supportive team player who contributes to a positive, high performing work environment. You actively share knowledge and take initiative, exercising sound judgement and looking for opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and controls. Whether leading a project, advising on a complex financial issue or guiding the work of others, you bring a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and collective team success.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
, the Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting BC Assessment's financial planning, reporting and decision-making. You will lead complex financial analysis and corporate forecasting activities, provide expert advice to managers and executives, and help ensure BCA's financial resources are effectively planned, managed and aligned with organizational priorities.

Working collaboratively across the organization, you will also lead improvements to financial policies, processes, systems and reporting practices, helping strengthen financial management and provide the insights needed to support effective business decisions.

Other responsibilities include:

• Leads the preparation and analysis of corporate financial reports and management information for executive leadership, the Board, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Conducts complex financial analyses and develops models, forecasts, and performance measures to support strategic planning, resource allocations, and operational decision-making.
• Provides expert financial advice and guidance on forecasting, accounting, financial policies and complex financial issues.
• Supports implementation, testing, training and ongoing support of financial systems initiatives and enhancements, translating business requirements into effective reporting, processes and controls.
• Collaborates across the organization, communicating complex financial concepts in a way that makes sense to non-financial audiences to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

• A recognized accounting designation (e.g. CPA).
• An undergraduate degree in business, management or administration.

• Five (5) years directly-related experience with increasing levels of financial/supervisory responsibility.
• Experience in developing financial reports, preparing budgets, and developing new policies.
• Experience with computerized financial systems in a mid-to large sized organization.
• Experience in developing, evaluating and implementing a variety of financial operations, systems, etc.
• Experience leading and supervising a financial work unit is preferred.

Note:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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