The financial analyst supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and supports financial planning and reporting functions through the application of strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.This role is responsible for completing assigned periodic supporting schedules and assisting with financial reporting, modelling, and scenario analysis.The financial analyst is expected to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.Duties and responsibilitiesFinancial planning and reportingassists in budget planning and forecasting activitiesprepares periodic reporting and forecasting, including variance analysisprepares monthly cost allocations across departments, programs, and projects using prescribed metricsliaises with the departments to support budget planningsupports salaries and advantages forecasting and analysisliaises with other regulatory bodies required for benchmarking of licence fees, contractor rates and other relevant data for budgeting and planningGeneral accounting and administrative supportperforms ad hoc reporting and other analytical requirements at the organization, department, and program/project levelprovides backup support for other finance functions as requiredSkills and qualificationscompleted at least three of the six core and elective modules under the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), or an equivalent program, preferably with a focus on financial reporting, management accounting, and financebachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance,



or a related field is an assetminimum of three years or more of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting—public sector accounting experience is preferred but not requiredproficiency in Microsoft 365, with a strong working knowledge of Excelworking knowledge of ERP applications (i.E. Microsoft Business Central, Dynamics NAV, or similar)ability to handle confidential information with a high level of integrity and professionalismstrong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, particularly when working under pressureexcellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesstrong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach and a positive attitude exemplified by patience and a willingness to learnThe compensation range for this position is $60,689 to $75,861 per year.CPSBC is committed to our ongoing journey to be a diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work. All interested applicants, regardless of age, family or marital status, physical or mental disability, race, colour, religion, place of origin, and ancestry, Indigenous identity, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, political belief, socio-economic background, criminal conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment and selection process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Financial Analyst - $60,689 - $75,861 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 cpsbc
📍 Winnipeg