Financial Analyst Ii

Vancouver, BC, CA, Canada

Job Description

Requisition ID:

44482



Organization





Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.



Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.



Main Purpose and Function






The Financial Analyst is an integral member to the FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver(TM) (FWC26) Financial Planning & Analysis team and reports to the FWC26 FP&A Manager. The main functions of this role are to:


Provide leadership in FWC26 budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes. Evaluate and prepare FWC26 financial plans and business cases, formulate financial strategies and influence high profile and high impact business decisions. Provide strategic decision support and make recommendations that may have an impact on financial and operational areas supporting the FWC26. Manage IT and BI reporting projects to support strategic analysis capabilities and process efficiency in the FP&A organization.



Specific Duties/Responsibilities





Financial Planning and Analysis Process Leadership:


Provide leadership in FWC26 budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes. Communicate budgeting processes to FP&A and City staff; champion budget and reporting process excellence throughout the organization. Build effective relationships with FP&A counterparts to proactively understand emerging issues. Evaluate and prepare FWC26 financial plans and business cases, formulate financial strategies and influence high profile and high impact business decisions.




Strategic Decision Support


Analyze and succinctly explain the key business issues impacting FWC26 service delivery and financial performance. Support Senior Executive by evaluating FWC26 financial plans and results to generate actionable insight: + Identify guiding principles and assumptions
+ Develop and/or review financial and operational models to analyze options
+ Assess alternatives
+ Clearly communicate recommendations
+ Create presentation slides
+ Write and edit council reports
Evaluate financial implications for major corporate decisions, including business cases, metrics, Council reports, contracts, etc. and make recommendations that may have an impact on financial and operational areas of the City's Business, as well as staffing workloads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.




Manage FP&A IT and BI reporting projects


Manage the business case development and implementation of key FP&A IT and BI reporting initiatives. Suggest opportunities for process automation/streamlining and support integration with financial reporting, capital budgeting, and long term financial planning. Provides coaching to team members on use of BI tools for financial planning and analysis. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned



Minimum Position Requirements





Education and Experience




Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Finance Professional accounting designation or MBA Extensive finance-related experience




Knowledge, skills and abilities:




Ability to work at a strategic level - perform long term planning, set goals and determine priorities, and identify potential risks and opportunities Financial modeling expert Experience with ERP and BI reporting environments Expert verbal and written communications skills Experience developing robust business proposals and gaining senior leadership buy-in Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a complex environment with shifting demands and no established precedents Demonstrated ability to resolve complex business problems through structured data analysis and creative thinking Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly and thoroughly understand business priorities Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently produce accurate, high quality reports and analysis Experience building relationships and the proven ability to influence all levels of the organization Advanced word processing skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)




Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.




Business Unit/Department:

Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150)


Affiliation:

Exempt


Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time


Position Start Date:

October 2025


Position End Date:

September 2026


Salary Information:

Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per annum




Application Close: September 7, 2025





At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.




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  • Job Id
    JD2668583
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Vancouver, BC, CA, Canada
  • Education
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