Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), 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 FunctionFinancial Analysts are responsible for managing general corporate business functions associated with the delivery of the organization’s 4‑year capital plan and capital budget. These positions work closely with business unit managers and financial staff to identify and recommend operational, business process and financial management issues that can result in cost savings and efficiencies. They develop business cases, conduct financial and analytical work and review overall financial and non‑financial performance with departments. The positions initiate changes in budget management policies and practices, systems and business processes to assist the City’s Business Units in effectively managing their financial and business functions. The positions review all Council reports to ensure they have sound business cases and funding strategies. Key to these positions is ensuring that the City’s operating budget maximizes service levels by minimizing the utilization of resources within the City.Specific Duties/ResponsibilitiesWorking with department managers and finance staff, conduct comprehensive reviews of departmental budgets to identify funding needs and opportunities for savingsProvide recommendations to senior management for efficiency gains, based on an extensive knowledge of departmental budgets and operational issues driving the budget expendituresProvide objective analysis of department budget submissions including funding requests and suggested budget adjustments and make recommendations to senior managementDevelop departmental budgets based on Corporate guidelines and provide support to department finance managersResponsible for research, preparation and presentation of reports to CouncilAnalyze the processes,



practices and procedures of similar organizations to identify best practices and develop benchmark standards that can be applied within the City of VancouverConduct studies and make recommendations regarding resource allocation such as performance measurement and benchmarking of City services, structural reviews of departments, departmental methods, and business processes, both from a systems and financial perspective, that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunitiesConduct financial, cash flow and economic impact studies of expenditure programsAnalyze budgets, performance indicators, business plans and on‑going financial results of DepartmentsPrepare and review financial and administrative policiesDevelopment and analysis of business cases for proposed projects, including cost benefit analyses to justify spending proposalsConduct forecasts, economic analysis, financial modeling and policy developmentManage relationships with other departments and external organizationsDevelop and implement public consultation campaigns, including public opinion surveys, print publications, and web publishingDevelop analytical tools and reports utilizing the City’s ERP system and provide coaching and training to other users based on the Financial Analysts “super user” statusKey member of the team developing the SAP modules for budgeting (PS/IM and BW/SEM) or other similar productsSome responsibility for capital budgeting for cross training purposes and vacation reliefOther duties/responsibilities as assignedEducation and ExperienceA degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or Finance and a skilled accounting designationA commitment to maintaining and improving job related skills on a timely and continuous basisExtensive experience in budgeting, administration, and finance including the operation of all accounting functions, for a large multi‑unionized organization preferably within the public sectorConsiderable financial systems experience preferably with integrated business software (ERP) such as SAPConsiderable cost accounting or equivalent business evaluation experience,



including cost distribution modeling and business process analysisGood working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practice as they relate to local government including PSABExperience in preparing a variety of statements, statistics, reports, and complex spreadsheets using arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracyExperience initiating business process improvements and developing and maintaining operating and capital budgetsExperience writing reports to a Council or Board of DirectorsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of City of Vancouver culture, policies, operations and proceduresA solid general understanding of municipal finance, budgeting and accounting practicesKnowledge of public administration and business practices in effect at other local and more senior governments and in private industry, such as program evaluation, business process review, organizational theory and reengineering techniquesExtensive knowledge of computer and enterprise systemsStrong computer competency in office productivity toolsStrong enterprise systems skills, preferably SAP, and the ability to extract relevant information for analytical purposesSuperior verbal and written communication, and advanced presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a teamAbility to effectively represent the City at all levels of civic administration as well as with customers and clients outside the organizationAbility to lead and assist in building cross‑functional teams, and work effectively in a matrix structure outside the City’s regular organizationExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing prioritiesHigh productivity in application of superior research and analytical skillsProven problem‑solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environmentAbility to consider all options / maintain neutrality to provide sound business adviceAbility to gather relevant information from variety of sources (e.G. interviews, internal and external documents) in objective and analytical mannerExtraordinary customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees across the organizationAbility to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacyBusiness Unit/DepartmentFinance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150)AffiliationExemptEmployment TypeRegular Full TimePosition Start Date02/19/2026Salary InformationPay GradeRNG-091: $114,465to $143,092 per annumAt 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Financial Analyst Ii - Capital Fp&A - C$114,465 - C$143,092 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 City of Vancouver
📍 Winnipeg