Senior Financial Analyst

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada's leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don't just take our word for it – we've been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

***This is a Hybrid working arrangement at our Vancouver, BC location.***

About the role:

​The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager and other Financial Analysts in supporting Senior IT Management. This role will assist in developing a greater understanding of the key drivers of Global IT spend, participate in financial planning and analysis cycles, working on presentation materials, building advanced dashboards and reporting, approving of IT related invoices.

Strong analytical, financial modelling, communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships are essential. The role is ideal for a motivated individual who wants to roll up their sleeves and get into the details of the information technology business to ensure a strong and accurate financial model.

In this role, you will:

• Assist the Senior Finance Manager in development and execution of IT Cost Transparency projects and reporting

• Determine robust allocation methods in relation to Global IT costs

• Develop ad-hoc reporting that clearly and concisely summarizes data. Provide ad-hoc analytical support to IT leadership as required.

• Compile and analyze monthly P&L variance analysis.

• Manage the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting process including: Facilitate meetings with Senior IT Management and IT Stakeholders. Upload data into the forecasting system. Review forecast data. Build presentation materials.

• Consolidate information and ensure quality and consistency of data as well as explaining key variances.

• Assist in monitoring and reporting of monthly actual results compared to budget, forecast and previous year, explaining key variances in presentation format.

• Review and approve the processing of invoices entered in Coupa.

• Responding to vendor/business requests in relation to allocations

• Identifying opportunities for improvement and implement

What you bring:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A

• Completion of CPA and/or CFA is required.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong experience with Planning & Analytic software (Such as: Paw, or OneStream, etc.)

• Strong proficiency MS Excel

• Proficiency with Power BI would be preferred.

• Ability to build relationships and work well with others

• A keen passion to learn and enthusiasm to improve processes

• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and prioritize accordingly.

• Experience building advanced reporting for stakeholders

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Vancouver, BC

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $90,000 to $115,000 CAD.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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What we offer: 

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more:

Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email