Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis - #189991

Detailed Job Description

JOIN AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF BC’S TOP EMPLOYERS

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on enabling Canada’s trade by being reliable and innovative, while protecting the environment.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the richness of our community and empowers all employees to reach their full potential.

This position is responsible for providing financial analyses and business case development of complex operating and capital projects and programs, and supporting revenue structures. The senior financial analyst provides variance analysis to operating departments and programs, assists in the annual development of VFPA’s 5 year financial plan, operating budget and capital plans, and the corporate balanced scorecards. This position also provides assessment on corporate capital affordability.

What You Do

• Develop new and update existing financial models, and perform NPV/IRR financial analyses of complex projects, programs and/or fees. Analyse key performance indicators, and provide financial guidance and inputs to departments as required to drive improvements in business performance
• Provide information and analysis to support business case development for the organization’s projects and programs, including consideration of alternative approaches, analysis of key risks, and development of mitigations where optimal
• Provide financial analysis to support business negotiations including real estate leases, land acquisitions and other commercial arrangements, including collaboration with external consultants with a focus on ensuring accuracy and reliability of external data model
• Develop VFPA’s and subsidiary revenue forecasts, capital plans, annual operating budget including the gathering of financial inputs and assumptions. Perform analysis on operating budget and reforecasts. Develop and update corporate financial model, analyze corporate capital affordability and provide input to the 5-year business plan
• Provide accurate, complete, and timely variance analysis on departmental costs, which can include salaries and benefits and other operating expenses to support department management in cost control, and assist in the formulation of follow-up action plans, providing commentary as required. Assist management with development of project cost estimates and operating and capital reforecasts
• Support the development of VFPA’s annual corporate balanced scorecards, including efficiency metrics and subsequent progress reporting, and support the development of VFPA’s annual strategic initiatives and interdepartmental initiatives
• Present financial analysis and business case results to Executive Leadership Team, and support presentation materials for Audit Committee and Board of Directors meetings
• Lead, coordinate, propose and implement improvements to work processes for financial planning and analysis to enable accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance, or another acceptable field
• Minimum of four years’ experience in management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis, including experience with developing business cases and capital plans
• Advanced Excel skills required with demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models
• A Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst or other similar designations are considered assets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively and positively
• An aptitude and ability for tactful and diplomatic interaction, along with solid analytical abilities
• Detail oriented and committed to a high level of accuracy
• Highly motivated and proactive individual with a strong orientation to customer service coupled with the ability to facilitate information gathering
• Able to work independently and as a member of the team, with ability to prioritize workload and to work under pressure
  
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a robust total rewards package including:

• Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan
• Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
• Earned time off program
• Paid vacation and personal care leave
• Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
• Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
  
  
  

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal office conditions

This is Canadian-based employment, and all employees are expected to maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. Applicants advancing in the hiring process may be subject to technical assignments, psychometric assessments, and/or background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require assistance with applying to our openings or are seeking accommodations to apply in an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to supporting your needs and will do our best to provide the necessary assistance.

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website.