One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningfulcareer opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Asthe sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Ourdiverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow throughinnovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, andstate-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing ourresources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,growing regional urban centre.Weenvision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What WeAre Looking For The City of Coquitlam is currently seeking a regular full-time Finance Leadto lead work associated with city-wide financial planning, analysis,forecasting, annual budgeting and business case analysis. Reporting to the Senior Manager Financial Planning,primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leading and coordinating thepreparation of the City’s annual Five-Year Financial Plan
Assisting and advising clientdepartments in preparing their annual budget submissions, includingrecommending funding sources and allocations
Developing, implementing andmaintaining a variety of financial models, reports, schedules and workingpapers
Monitoring and maintainingvariance analysis for budget vs. actuals reporting, with responsibility forinvestigating and resolving discrepancies
Developing and maintainingworking relationships with internal stakeholders and project managers
Developing financial andbusiness analysis to support decision making related to a variety of Cityinitiatives
Supporting the Manager andoverall financial planning function as needed
Leading,



coaching andsupporting a Senior Financial Analyst and Budgeting Clerk, focusing on highquality and well documented financial information
Identifying opportunities forcontinuous improvement and contributing to the development and implementationof processes, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency and servicedelivery
Undertaking special projectsand assignments as required
MinimumQualifications The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, critical thinking,and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment, workindependently, and provide informed financial advice. Advanced proficiency inMicrosoft Excel, along with demonstrated experience in budgeting, financialanalysis, forecasting, and financial modelling, is essential. Excellentcommunication skills are required to interpret and present complex financialinformation clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, as wellas to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal andexternal contacts. Completion of a university degree in Business or a relateddiscipline along with a Professional Accounting Designation, plus a minimum of5 years’ relevant experience (preferably in a municipal or public sectorenvironment) is required. An equivalent combination of training and experiencewill be considered.
What We Offer:



This CUPEposition has an hourly rate range of $51.50 - $60.87 hourly (2026 rates). Therate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications,knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse teamdedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in varietyof learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is anopportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This positionis based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. TheCity offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including theability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancingequitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As anorganization we are committed to creating an inclusive work workplace tosupport our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of theseprinciples, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you requireadditional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team forconfidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants underconsideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable policeinformation check.
We thank allapplicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

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📌 Finance Lead (British Columbia)
🏢 Coquitlam
📍 British Columbia