Financial Analyst
SkyTrain
Greater Vancouver
Salary
$75,600 - $113,400
Employment Type
Full-Time
Job Summary
Responsible for providing technical, analytical and coordination support services related to operating budget
requirements, current year expenditure projections and actual financial results.
Job duties
- • Provides technical, analytical and coordination resources for the development and reporting of the annual operating budget and quarterly expenditure forecasts.
• Works with leaders to understand their business needs and to support them in utilizing financial information to make financially prudent and informed business decisions.
• Provides information and guidance regarding budget preparation, assumptions, and deadlines; provides assistance and instructions to budget and forecast planning and preparation. Provides technical guidance to department support staff as and when required.
• Prepares variance and data analysis. Analyzes trends, highlighting large variances and inconsistencies and recommending solutions when required.
• Prepares various reports, analysis, and presentation materials.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of assigned projects and tasks while also ensuring alignment with TransLink standards, policies and processes, and compliance with regulatory and other related requirements.
• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial processes and systems, including performing system user testing and other special projects as assigned.
What you bring
- • The requirements for this job are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in business administration, accounting, or finance, plus achievement of an accounting designation and four years of progressively responsible experience.
• Solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and techniques pertaining to all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and related relevant regulatory requirements.
• Solid planning skills, including understanding of short and long term financial and budget planning processes.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills to discuss and explain financial matters to business leaders.
• Solid problem solving and decision-makingskills to identify, diagnose, and resolve analytical issues.
• Strong analytical skills to carry out complex financial analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in all office software.
Employee Benefits
- • Defined BC Public benefit pension program
• Medical
• Dental including orthodontics
• Extended Health including vision care, massage therapy, physiotherapy, prescription drugs with the option of family and domestic partner coverage
• Life Insurance
• PPE, toolkits, and coveralls are provided for all trades positions
• Paid vacation, starting at three weeks, and with the possibility of more allowance depending on position
• Transit pass for you and up to two eligible family members (some restrictions apply)
• Paid training
• Family Assistance Program
• Respectful Workplace Program
• Membership in CUPE Local 7000 (for unionized roles, see job listings for more information)
• Optional overtime with competitive rates, depending on operational needs and department.
About the employer
SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply
For Service Providers:
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4. Follow Up
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For Self-Serve Candidates:
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