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Financial Analyst 1
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 13
Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00
What you'll do

• Conducts financial evaluations and studies for a variety of business related proposals, initiatives and projects by

researching, gathering and analyzing data; prepares reports and recommendations on financial policy, procedural and
system changes, operational and financial risks, safeguards, problems, solutions and impacts; develops draft project
proposals, budgets, business cases, proposed feasibility studies and pilots; and liaises with business systems staff to
discuss the viability, cost and projected timing of computer system related changes as required. Prepares and presents
change recommendations and implementation plans for managerial review; evaluates, tests and implements new or revised
accounting policies, accounting routines, methods, practices, procedures and systems; implements approved
recommendations; and monitors and follows up to resolve implementation problems.

• Provides financial support and consultative advice to enhance management decision-making through activities such as:

reviewing business plans and offering guidance on justification logic; assists with analyzing and reporting on business
operational performance planning, results monitoring, control and corrective measures, trend analysis, compliance
requirements etc.; developing and producing ad hoc reports, detailed analysis of accounts, interpretations, etc.; participating
in various finance committee and other meetings to provide information on financial accounting and control issues,
management and operational planning, business justification requirements, major projects, costs, revenues, billing, policy
and procedural issues; preparing and presenting proposed recommendations to client financial management, working
groups or committees and explaining recommendation details; and by providing training, technical advice and guidance to
clients on business management, financial solutions and alternatives.

• Develops and prepares financial or management performance reports and financial ratios; prepares management plan

and budgets; examines financial reports and determines reasons for variances; prepares detailed explanations and
breakdowns of variances.

• Verifies and adjusts study data; applies statistical tools and analyzes results to determine significant relationship

information; applies statistical models; analyzes, develops and prepares financial forecasts, summary conclusions, reasons
and explanations for differences between forecasted and actual results; prepares recommendations and supporting data,
tables etc.; recommends methods/techniques to improve analytical and forecasting processes and tools. Organizes and
ensures financial transaction processing, project activity, reporting and systems are operating in an efficient, accurate,
reliable and timely fashion; analyzes, controls and reports costs, revenues and variances; conducts variance analysis of
actual costs to approved budget amounts; assists with variance documentation and explanations; analyzes, develops and
prepares various monthly, quarterly, annual and other ad hoc financial analysis, reports, spreadsheets and summaries;
prepares and discusses recommendations to maximize financial and business efficiency and effectiveness; may administer
a dedicated financial system.

• Implements and tests approved new or revised accounting policies, procedures, routines and systems; monitors and

oversees targets, schedules and costs throughout the implementation phase of projects; monitors and follows up to correct
implementation problems; monitors and provides direction to assigned project staff and/or consultants; monitors and
controls project timing and targets; reviews and verifies contractor and other project expenses and invoices prior to
managerial sign off; participates as a team member on major complex studies and projects.

• Responds to a variety of enquiries and provides technical guidance regarding the interpretation and application of

What you bring

• Qualified to enter the CGA Program at the PACE level, or qualified to write the CMA National Entrance Exam, or qualified

to enrol in the CA School of Business; plus a minimum of three (3) years of progressively more responsible accounting
experience that includes at least two (2) years as an Accounting Coordinator or in an equivalent role. Requires
demonstrated proficiency with pivot tables, custom filters, lists, VLookup and data management in Excel.

OR

• Completion of an Accounting or Business degree or diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more

responsible accounting experience that includes at least three (3) years as an Accounting Coordinator or in an equivalent
role. Requires demonstrated proficiency with pivot tables, custom filters, lists, VLookup and data management in Excel.

<Additional information>

• Experience in MS Project and preparing accruals is strongly desired.
• The ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and remain calm under pressure is an asset in this role.
• Some overtime and travel around the province may be required.
  

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. What else you should know
This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (Move UP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3
Date Posted: 2024-10-11 Closing Date: 2024-10-21
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