Budget Analyst Ii Jobs

Requisition ID: 39407

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 cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. 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, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Manager FP&A for Planning Urban Design & Sustainability (PDS) & Development, Building and Licensing (DBL) departments, the Budget Analyst 2 plays a key role in the coordination, development, analysis and financial implications of various budget and financial planning processes. This position provides specialty advice to support the strategic and operational decision making of key stakeholders in the departments.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Budget and Financial Analysis

• Considers options, contingencies and consequences of decisions, to make robust fact-based recommendations
• Supports key stakeholders in the analysis/modelling of various business cases for proposed projects, including cost benefit analysis to justify spending proposal and quantify impact on budgets and forecasts
• Guides and provides recommendations on PDS and DBL capital and operating budgets, performance indicators, business plans, and the on-going financial results of the department
• Analyzes and makes recommendations on the performance of short-term financial plans and the financial implications of departmental initiatives
• Analyzes and interprets root causes associated with a given problem

Budget Preparation and Monitoring

• Supports the development of metrics where applicable
• Validates financial implications and funding sources of Council Reports and departmental presentations
• Develops analytical methods for analyzing monthly operating budget statements of departmental expenditures and corporate revenues
• Coordinates the preparation of departmental and/or City budget estimates for approval by a Manager and presentation to Council
• Maintains financial models, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for the departments
• Recommends corrective action regarding discrepancies between budget estimates and actual revenue and expenditures
• Coordinates the preparation of budgets and provides advice and assistance on budget issues

Business Processes and Continuous Improvement

• Translates opportunities into recommendations and communicates to appropriate stakeholders
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned
• Participates in the development and implementation of transforming to a City-wide finance organization that executes best practices. For example, analysing and evaluating a current cost centre, cost element and allocation practices, and suggesting changes that align to budget responsibilities.
• Integrates facts and applies past experience to identify alternative solutions for current problems
• Adheres to all departmental processes and corporate policies
• Gathers, analyzes and formulates data based on the processes, practices and procedures of other Business Units(s) to propose best practices and benchmark standards

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Strong financial modelling and business case analysis experience
• Strong financial systems experience preferably within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment - experience with financial modules of SAP would be an asset
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB)
• Experience with preparing presentations for senior management
• Completion of a recognized accounting program or university graduation in a field such as commerce with specialization in accounting and finance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and accounting

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Extensive organizational skills with ability to attend to a broad range of activities and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Ability to represent and serve the city at all levels, as well as establish a professional and credible relationship with senior City staff and advisors outside the organization
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
• Extensive problem-solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environment
• Actively seeks input from others and actively collaborates
• Considerable research and analytical skills
• Fosters a climate of transparency, trust, and respect within the departments and in partnerships
• Extensive knowledge of computer and enterprise systems and solutions
• Considerable financial modelling and excel skills
• Considerable ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Builds rapport and committed relationships with stakeholders, and makes recommendations to improve satisfaction
• Is highly aware of behaviors, actions, and their impacts on others
• Considerable business acumen and capability to link finance to the business
• Considerable knowledge of finance, information technology and business concepts
• Considerable ability to communicate complex financial concepts in simple terms
• Considerable ability to make sound judgements on a wide variety of decisions in complex situations with no established precedents

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a 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.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Finance, Risk & Supply Chain Management (1150)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: October, 2023

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-027: $43.82 to $51.78 per hour

Application Close: September 22, 2023

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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