25-177 Financial Analyst

FINANCIAL ANALYST

COMPETITION: # 25-177

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Finance

SALARY: $ $53.29 per hour

CLOSING: November 16, 2025

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role, you will provide financial advisory and analytical support to client departments, helping them administer their financial planning and budget activities effectively. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with corporate policies and financial legislation, analyzing a variety of financial information, and supporting improvements in financial systems and business processes.

In This Role You Will Be Responsible For:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

Analyze historical and current financial data for performance assessment

Regularly co-ordinate with department business representatives to analyze performance

Use your skills and experience to help departments develop their business cases, projects and strategic initiatives

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Support the corporate business planning process, working closely with budget managers and department staff to help develop of multi-year financial plans and operating and capital budgets

Develop effective and cooperative partnerships with staff from various departments to support budgeting processes

System and Process Improvement:

Support improvements in reporting processes and financial systems

Help maintain financial software, including developing and managing different financial modules

Identify opportunities for automation, streamlining, and efficiency improvements in financial processes

Ad-hoc Analysis and Reporting:

Respond to ad-hoc financial requests and support decision-making through detailed research and analysis

Provide backup and technical support for other Finance team members

This role as a business partner enhances the financial management profile by bridging financial expertise with departmental needs, ensuring alignment between strategic goals and financial capabilities

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Professional degree (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology) and sound experience in budget analysis and financial control work or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including modern reporting and cost control procedures.

Considerable knowledge of public sector budgeting principles and practices, including staffing and program budgeting concepts and applications.

Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and by-laws applicable to municipal financial operations.

Sound knowledge of the organization and functions of client departments.

Some knowledge of computerized data processing systems.

Ability to analyze and interpret various financial, budget, accounting and cost control information and data and to develop logical solutions to problems related to financial and business processes, budget variance and financial reporting.

Ability to prepare a variety of financial reports related to the work performed.

Ability to assist in developing, organizing, maintaining and improving a comprehensive budget and cost control program.

Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of staff and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

Registration in a professional accounting society (Chartered Professional Accountant)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a temporary full-time role for approximately 12 months which may be extended or concluded due to unforeseen circumstances.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.