Financial Analyst

**Financial Analyst - Budgets**:
**Competition Number**:25/30

**Posting Scope**:Internal / External
**Posted Date**:February 20, 2025
**Closing Date: March 6, 2025, 4:30 PM PST**

**Department**:Finance
**Posting Type**: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)

**Work schedule**:Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)

**Salary**:$ 48.05 per hour, Pay Grade 14
**Job Code**:4222
**Employee Group**:This is a CUPE Local 50 position
**Number of Vacancies**:1

The City of Victoria’s Finance department has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst - Budgets to join our team. Working alongside three talented Financial Analysts, this role works closely with teams across our organization to support planning, coordination, and development of operating and capital budgets. This hands-on position also champions the historical and strategic analysis that guides department decision making and drives transformational change and improvement across the City.

This position offers comprehensive extended benefits and a defined benefits pension plan, among other benefits. Please also review the “Work from Home” and “Flex” sections, below.

**WORK FROM HOME**

**FLEX**

**POSITION FUNCTION**
Coordinate and participate in the work of the budget section of the Financial Services Division.

**KEY DUTIES**
Coordinate the preparation and administration of the municipal operating and capital budgets; review budget submissions to ensure consistency and compliance with guidelines; maintain spreadsheets and monitor budget adjustments; prepare and review monthly budget variance analyses and financial reports and report on significant variances; assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and working papers. Perform analysis of various financial information to be provided to managers for decision-making.

Respond to enquiries from staff, department clients and outside agencies; provide related financial advice and guidance to departments in the preparation, monitoring and control of their operating and capital budgets; assist in the preparation of budget presentations for senior management and council; participate on corporate financial projects and committees as required. Review all purchasing and staffing requisitions to confirm budget.

Participate in the development and implementation of budget and accounting policies, procedures, and standards for all financial functions; assist in the planning, implementation and improvement of financial systems. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to assess and troubleshoot City budget software; provide training to new users.

Perform related duties where qualified.

**INDEPENDENCE**
Work is performed according to annual budget program requirements and policy and annual financial statement requirements.
Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor.
Issues such as policy development and major budget variances are discussed with supervisor with recommendations.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Physical Effort**:
Touch keying on a calculator. (often)
Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (often)
**Mental Effort**:
Meet accounting and project deadlines. (often)
Long periods of intense concentration while performing reconciliations and analyses. (often)
**Visual/Auditory Effort**:
Focus on a variety of source data and computer for long periods. (often)
**Work Environment**:
Office.

**KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
Application of accounting techniques related to municipal accounting and budget processes.
Coordination of corporate budget process.
Effective analytical skills.
High level of precision and attention to detail is required in reviewing and analysing financial information.
Interpret related legislation, policies, and regulations.
Knowledge of Community Charter.
Familiarity with PSAB (Public Sector Accounting Board).
Advanced level operation of current City related specialty software.
Provide technical guidance and advice to user departments.
Maintain accurate records.
Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities under tight deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification**:
High school graduation.
Third level CGA/CMA program. (3 years)
**Experience**:
3 years of related experience in budgeting and computerized accounting
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**OTHER**:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Municipal accounting and budgeting techniques.
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Education : College/CEGEP
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years