BC Assessment is currently looking for a permanent Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance division in our Victoria office.
- 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.
Who you are
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.
What you’ll get to do
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.
What you bring to the team
Education
- A recognized accounting designation (e.g. CPA).
- An undergraduate degree in business, management or administration.
Experience
- 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.
Why you9ll love it here
We are proud to be recognized as one of BC9s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:
- Work-life balance 6 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.
- Public Service Pension Plan 6 one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.
- Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.
- Career development 6 we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.
- Location 6 Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.
What else you should know
- Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.
- Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.
- If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully. Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.
- All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.
What9s next
- Interviews are scheduled for the week of November 23rd
- An eligibility list for future vacancies may be established
- Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver9s license).
