Budget Analyst

3 weeks ago

Courtenay, Canada City of Courtenay Full time
City of CourtenayBudget 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 disciplineProfessional accounting designation (CPA)Member in good standing with CPA professional accounting associationCriminal Record CheckA minimum of three years of experience in strategic financial planning, reporting, budgeting and analysis functionsA minimum of three years of experience providing related support to management teams including creation of materials such as business cases, formal presentations and briefing notesDemonstrated ability to conduct activity, workflow and organizational analysis for process re-engineering or efficiency improvementsAbility to work at an advanced level in MS programsDemonstrated exposure and understanding of internal control systems in a multidivisional organizationAbility to work with ambiguity and thrive in a changing environment while experiencing resource constraintsStrong communication skills with ability to articulate complex financial matters to a non-financial audienceExcellent 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 reportingStrong planning and organizational skills with the ability to create integrated plans, influence outcomes and engage multiple stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to build partnerships, work collaboratively and communicate effectivelyRecognized as ethical, independent and service focused, demonstrating high standards of professionalism and respect for confidentiality 


COMPLEMENTARY ASSETS:

Local Government experienceExperience 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 online at www.courtenay.ca/jobs
 
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Competition #24045

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