Finance Lead

Regular Full-Time
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. The City of Coquitlam is currently seeking a regular full-time Finance Lead to 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 the preparation of the City’s annual Five-Year Financial Plan
Monitoring and maintaining variance analysis for budget vs. Developing and maintaining working relationships with internal stakeholders and project managers
Developing financial and business analysis to support decision making related to a variety of City initiatives
Supporting the Manager and overall financial planning function as needed
Leading, coaching and supporting a Senior Financial Analyst and Budgeting Clerk,



focusing on high quality and well documented financial information
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and contributing to the development and implementation of processes, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency and service delivery
Undertaking special projects and assignments as required

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and financial modelling, is essential. Completion of a university degree in Business or a related discipline along with a Professional Accounting Designation, plus a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience (preferably in a municipal or public sector environment) is required. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $51.50 - $60.87 hourly (2026 rates). You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended advantages package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
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