Finance Specialist

About Us One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you About You / What We Are Looking For The City of Coquitlam is seeking a strategic, analytically strong Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Finance Specialist to support one of the organization’s most important transformation efforts — the evolution and modernization of our technology and digital services. This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional who thrives at the intersection of financial planning, analysis, and technology. This role will play a key part in shaping the future-state ICT financial model, developing the roadmap to get there, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability and affordability. You are someone who brings exceptional strength in financial planning, modelling, and analysis, paired with strong business acumen and strategic thinking. You are comfortable working in evolving environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and can translate data into clear insights and recommendations. While familiarity with municipal environments is helpful, it is not required — this role is well-suited to candidates from a variety of backgrounds who bring the right financial expertise, curiosity, and adaptability. Strong written communication skills are essential, as you will prepare financial analyses, business cases, and written materials that inform senior leadership decision-making and support Council reporting. You are collaborative, thoughtful, and confident in your recommendations, with the ability to stand by your analysis while remaining flexible and open to feedback. This position reports directly to the Manager, Business and Innovation, and works closely with multidisciplinary teams across Finance, ICT, and Corporate Services. What You Will Do In this role, you will: Provide strategic financial planning, modelling, and analytical support for ICT and Corporate Services initiatives, including the Technology Modernization Strategy. Develop and enhance capital funding frameworks, financing strategies, and long-term financial models to support technology and infrastructure investments. Lead and support complex financial analyses, business cases, and affordability assessments to inform policy, planning, and investment decisions. Support the annual budget process, five-year financial planning, long-term financial strategies, monthly reporting, forecasting, and performance measurement tools. Analyze financial impacts and risks associated with major initiatives and provide clear, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. Review funding strategies and modelling results; identify funding gaps and recommend approaches to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Support the development and review of policies, bylaws, procedures, and financial controls to manage corporate risk and ensure compliance. Prepare and contribute to statutory, management, and Council reports, working collaboratively with internal partners to gather and validate information. Work closely with Finance, ICT, and other internal departments to support project discovery, requirements gathering, and effective change management. Maintain awareness of applicable legislation, bylaws, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role. Contribute to departmental and organizational strategic goals and perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications University graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Five to seven years of progressively responsible financial experience. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, modelling, forecasting, and business case development. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear, actionable recommendations. Preferred Qualifications Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and/or professional finance accreditation. Experience working in a municipal, public-sector, or consulting environment. Experience supporting technology-related financial planning, funding strategies, or technology contracts. Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or complex financial systems. Other Requirements Include Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly. High level of independent judgment and ability to work effectively under broad direction. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and build strong, respectful working relationships. Innovative, motivated, and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset. Strong organizational, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills. Sound political and organizational awareness. Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to: Play a key role in shaping the future of ICT financial planning within a growing municipality. Work on high-impact initiatives that directly support technology modernization and organizational transformation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Finance, ICT, and Corporate Services. Gain exposure to senior leadership and contribute to decisions that influence the City’s long-term financial sustainability. Join a high-performing, values-driven organization with strong support for innovation and continuous improvement. Build meaningful experience in a role with future growth and evolution potential. What We Offer: This excluded position has an annual salary range of $113,373 - $127,529 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills. You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package. Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information. If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.