Job Description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER(Onsite)

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

Be Part of Something Meaningful!

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Join the Estx?way?usem Finance Department as a Financial Analyst. This role is vital to strengthening the financial integrity of the Squamish Nation Government. You will play a key role in supporting strategic and business opportunities, providing financial insights that guide Council and departmental leaders in making proactive decisions that improve the wellbeing of our community members. As part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, you will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision support--bridging the gap between Finance and operations while ensuring that financial planning aligns with the Nation's long-term goals and values.

What You'll Do

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Provide financial analysis and decision support to leadership, modeling key decisions and challenging assumptions in forecasts. Identify and deliver cost savings and process improvements to support operational efficiency. Support major projects and initiatives with financial expertise that aligns with Squamish Nation's strategic goals. Prepare monthly forecasts, variance analysis, and commentary to increase visibility into performance. Generate quarterly and annual Council-level reports with actionable insights. Partner with stakeholders on long-term financial planning and support the annual budgeting process. Enhance financial systems and processes, including improvements to planning, reporting, and data governance. Collaborate across departments to ensure financial fluency and support service delivery. Contribute to the development of the Nation's overall finance capability while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.

What We're Looking For

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Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. Experience in financial analysis, planning, or related fields. Experience with financial modeling, scenario analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (JD Edwards or similar). Proven ability to identify cost savings, support process improvements, and enhance reporting systems. Deep respect for Indigenous teachings, traditions, and culturally safe service delivery. Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Cultural humility and respect for Sk?wx?wu?7mesh values, sovereignty, and self-determination. Knowledge of long-term financial planning and capital budgeting an asset. Experience working in or alongside First Nations governments or Indigenous organizations preferred.

Why Work With Us

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Impactful Work

- Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estetx? w s?walwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw s?walwen cht (Security), Na es?w'u?w'ulh s?walwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhilhkw'is s?walwen cht (Belonging)

Professional Growth

- We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development

Sk?wx?wu7mesh Uxwumixw Values

- Be part of an organization that values Uxwumixw (community/peoples), snew?iyelh(guiding through teachings), wenaxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary:

$62,500 - $87,500


Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits

: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose

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es will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant