Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis (term for a period up to 20 months) Join us in enabling trade through Canada'slargest port
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is anarm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the landsand waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Ourmandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’strade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement ofgoods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment andconsidering local communities.
As an organization with a significant impact oncommunities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority isdedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create aworkplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employeesto achieve their full potential.
The Senior FinancialAnalyst - Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for providingfinancial analyses and business case development of complex operating andcapital projects and programs and supporting revenue structures. The seniorfinancial analyst provides variance analysis to operating departments andprograms, assists in the annual development of VFPA’s 5-year financial plan,operating budget and capital plans, and the corporate balanced scorecards. Thisposition also provides assessment on corporate capital affordability.
What you do:
Develop new and update existing financial modelsand perform NPV/IRR financial analyses of complex projects, programsand/or fees.
Analyse key performance indicators and providefinancial guidance and inputs to departments as required to driveimprovements in business performance.
Provide information and analysis to support businesscase development for the organization’s projects and programs, includingconsideration of alternative approaches, analysis of key risks, and developmentof mitigations.
Provide financial analysis to support businessnegotiations including real estate leases, land acquisitions and othercommercial arrangements, including collaboration with external consultants witha 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 financialinputs and assumptions. Perform analysison operating budget and reforecasts.
Develop and update corporate financial model, analysecorporate capital affordability and provide input to the 5-year businessplan.
Provide accurate, complete, and timely varianceanalysis on departmental costs,



which can include salaries and benefitsand other operating expenses to support department management in costcontrol, and assist in the formulation of follow-up action plans,providing commentary as required.
Assist management with development of projectcost estimates and operating and capital reforecasts.
Support the development of VFPA’s annual corporatebalanced scorecards, including efficiency metrics and subsequent progressreporting, and support the development of VFPA’s annual strategic initiativesand interdepartmental initiatives.
Present financial analysis and business case resultsto Executive Leadership Team, and support presentation materials for AuditCommittee and Board of Directors meetings.
Lead, coordinate, propose and implement improvementsto work processes for financial planning and analysis to enable accuracy,efficiency, and effectiveness.
What you bring:
Must have a Bachelorof Commerce or Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance,or another acceptable field.
Must also have aminimum of four years’ experience in management reporting, budgeting andfinancial analysis, including experience with developing business cases andcapital plans.
Advanced Excel skillsrequired with demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models.
A CharteredProfessional Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst or other similardesignations are considered assets.
What we offer:
Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan
Generous andinclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
Earned time off program
Paid vacation and personal care leave
Learning, development, and advancementopportunities
Onsite gymwith towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront
Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
Salary: The starting rate for this position is $60.13 per hour, with scheduled wage progression in accordance with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 517 collective agreement. Based on a 40 hour work week.
Job type: BargainingUnit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working workplace: Normaloffice conditions.
This isCanadian-based employment,



andallemployees are expected to maintain legal eligibility to work inCanada. Applicants advancing in the hiring process may be subjecttotechnical assignments, psychometric assessments, and/or backgroundchecks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or referencechecks.
At theVancouver Fraser PortAuthority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective ofthe diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenouspeoples,and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided inthe selection process and while working with the port authority. If you requireassistance with applying to our openings or are seeking accommodations to applyin an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed tosupporting your needs and will do our best to provide the necessaryassistance.
We recognize and acknowledge that wearelocated on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh(Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about ourFirst Nationrelations and commitment to reconciliation,please visitour website.
About Us Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
Responds to local needs and priorities.
Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority:
Contributes to the competitiveness, growth, and prosperity of the Canadian economy.
Organizes marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at a reasonable cost.
Provides a high level of safety and environmental protection.
Responds to local needs and priorities.
Encourages and considers input from port users and local communities.
Re-invests around 90% of our revenues back into trade enabling infrastructure.
Our purpose statement
Enabling Canada's trade by being reliable and innovative, while protecting the environment.
Our values
We drive efficiency to optimize performance.
We build strong relationships to succeed together.
We are customer-focused to deliver on our commitments.
We are accountable to find solutions and take the right action.
We are one team to achieve our purpose.

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📌 Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis (term for a period up to 20 months) (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
📍 British Columbia