Budget Analyst

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning, Payroll and Business Performance, the Budget Analyst will provide support in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets and short and long-range financial plans. 

The position also involves supporting the Strategic Financial Analyst in the development, implementation and management of continuous improvement opportunities, procedures, and processes designed to increase transparency, reliability, efficiency, productivity and accuracy and works closely with senior leadership and all departments in the execution of business performance strategies.

The Successful Candidate Will Have: 

• Undergraduate degree in Business Commerce or other related discipline
• Professional accounting designation (CPA)
• Member in good standing with CPA professional accounting association
• Criminal Record Check
• A minimum of three years of experience in strategic financial planning, reporting, budgeting and analysis functions
• A minimum of three years of experience providing related support to management teams including creation of materials such as business cases, formal presentations and briefing notes
• Demonstrated ability to conduct activity, workflow and organizational analysis for process re-engineering or efficiency improvements
• Ability to work at an advanced level in MS programs
• Demonstrated exposure and understanding of internal control systems in a multidivisional organization
• Ability to work with ambiguity and thrive in a changing environment while experiencing resource constraints
• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate complex financial matters to a non-financial audience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify trends, establish benchmarks and provide credible analysis and business recommendations with particular emphasis on periodic variance analysis and reporting
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to create integrated plans, influence outcomes and engage multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, work collaboratively and communicate effectively
• Recognized as ethical, independent and service focused, demonstrating high standards of professionalism and respect for confidentiality

COMPLEMENTARY ASSETS:

• Local Government experience
• Experience with FMW or other budget software programs

This is a full-time position; start date to be determined. Salary: $ 83,315 to $ 94,676 (Pay Band 4).

If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Budget Analyst”.  Submit your application through the “Apply” button below.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Budget Analyst Job Description  [PDF - 140 KB]