Financial Analyst II

Requisition ID: 44217 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace.  Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

This role is an integral member to the Financial Planning & Analysis team and reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Engineering. The main functions of this role are:

• Leads financial planning and analysis for the Engineering including the development of complex business case analyses, valuation and modelling, formulate financial strategies, and influence high profile and high impact business decisions on corporate and Engineering initiatives
• Leads financial planning and analysis for the Park Planning and Development group which includes responsibility for the monitoring and strategic delivery of the Engineering’s multi-year and current year capital budget, as well as Capital Plans.
• Supports the Long-Term Financial Strategy department as required in developing long term financial plans for the Engineering
• Direct Management of Finance Staff; supporting with review of the staff work, evaluating the performance; supporting with development

Makes recommendations that may have an impact on financial and operational areas of the Engineering’s Business, as well as staffing workloads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels. 

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Development / Business Cases; Value for Money Proposals

• Leads the development of complex business case analyses, valuation, modelling, presentations and reports for the Engineering
• Determines long-term financial implications and participates in the formulation of financial strategies
• Influences high profile and high impact business decisions on key corporate and Engineering initiatives
• Provides forecasting, economic analysis, financial modeling, and policy development
• Analyzes processes, practices and procedures of similar Business Unit(s), identifies best practices, and develops benchmark standards to be applied in the Engineering Department

Strategic Decision Support and Analysis

• Makes recommendations on priority corporate and Engineering initiatives based on financial analytics and application of corporate policies
• Determines financial implications for major corporate decisions, including business cases, Engineering reports, contracts, etc.
• Prepares and on occasion presents reports to the Engineering
• Oversees staff in the completion of budget submissions, variance reporting, forecasting and other ad hoc analysis

Long-Term Financial Planning

• Develops and maintains the Engineering’s long-term financial models incorporating financial implications from corporate and Engineering’s business plans, Engineering initiatives, and external agencies
• Partners with the business and the Long-Term Financial Planning department in the development of the Engineerings long term capital planning, and capital strategic outlook, providing strategic guidance on funding options. 
• Conducts scenario analysis taking into consideration macroeconomic and City-specific factors

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience

• Professional accounting designation(such as CA, CGA or CMA ) or MBA required
• Extensive experience including financial modelling and business case analysis
• High proficiency in Excel and financial models
• Experience writing reports to executive levels of the organization 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong financial modelling skills
• Extensive analytical skills; the ability to reach sound decisions and resolve complex problems
• Extensive critical thinking skills; the ability to analyze performance and evaluate outcomes and results
• Extensive ability to perform thorough, complete and accurate work
• Considerable ability to lead or facilitate meetings, groups and teams, including managing controversial subjects
• Extensive ability to influence others, build relationships, and gain agreement on ideas or concepts
• Strong sense of accountability, ability to work independently and take considerable initiative in leading and completing assignments
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to effectively convey complicated financial analytics to non-financial management in the form of reports and/or presentations

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: October 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per annum

Application Close: August 15, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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