Location: Vancouver, BC

Status: Full-time Permanent

Affiliation: British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)

Salary range: Job Class 21 ($77,082 - $ 88,139)

Competition #: B054-26

Application Deadline: November 17, 2026

VALUES STATEMENT:

Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is ambitious and foundational. It informs everything we do, as we defend liberty, equality, autonomy, and dignity; as we dismantle colonization, racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia, and all discrimination. These are our values, and they inform our hiring practices too. Our business is aiding people in severe legal distress and necessitates internal and external alignment of practicing these values. Integrating Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout every aspect of Legal Aid BC is critical to building that culture, and we prioritize ongoing resources to achieve that goal.

We are seeking a Financial and Budget Analyst to join our team.

The Opportunity

As a Financial and Budget Analyst your primary function is to Coordinate, support and oversee LABC’s budgeting activities and work with managers to prepare and monitor annual budgets, provide financial analysis, and forecasting to stakeholders to ensure the organizational decisions are in alignment with strategic objectives. This position utilizes modern financial and analytics systems to generate accurate, timely reports, perform complex account reconciliations, and identify financial trends and risks. Provide clear, actionable insights and guidance to managers on financial matters, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls.

Key accountabilities include, but aren't limited to:

- Collaborate with the organization’s leaders, provide guidance and recommendations to support the development, monitoring and forecasting of operating, projects, capital and tariff budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with internal policies and external regulations;
- Prepare memos and written explanations to communicate financial performance, including budget variances, trends, and key drivers, to internal and external stakeholders;
- Provide insightful data-driven financial analysis and recommendations and support operational decision-making, resource allocation and long-term planning;
- Prepare the Budget Management Plan and related documentation for the Ministry of the Attorney General and other organizations;
- Monitor budget status and analyse variances and report findings to managers;
- Support and maintain financial software systems, including general ledger accounts and financial reports, budgeting and forecasting, and fixed assets modules;
- Prepare financial information for the Annual Service Plan and the three-year Service Plan, ensuring accuracy and completeness.



Provide backup to the Finance Operations team as needed;
- Prepare and validate Federal Cost Share Report and assist with the preparation of audited financial statements;
- Provide ad-hoc reporting as necessary;
- Perform other duties assigned to the Financial Planning and Analysis team

Who We Are

Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization established by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979. Our mission is to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to BC's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens who lack the necessary resources to effectively access the justice system when their families, freedom, or safety are at risk. Our vision is to see BC’s legal system transformed, by the way LABC represents our clients, into one more equitable and inclusive with a mission to strengthen client-centred legal help for British Columbians experiencing barriers accessing the legal system.

At LABC, we know that our continued ability to help the people who need us is due to the hardworking individuals who make up our team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need. We foster a positive culture of open communication for our team to thrive within, underpinned by our values of client focus, advancing Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and change through leadership.

Legal Aid BC is in the early stages of, and committed to a transformative journey of embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis descent, persons with diverse abilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, be a part of this exciting stage of Legal Aid BC’s growth. We care deeply about the culture we are building and are looking for staff members who not only excel in their respective areas but are also passionate about supporting the people we serve and each other. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code. If we can do anything to make your application experience a positive and equitable one, we want to hear from you on what we can do better.

To understand why legal aid matters, and our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please explore our website,



planning and guiding documents at https://legalaid.bc.ca/.

The Ideal Candidate

You have:

- Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related discipline;
- Completion of, or progress toward, a professional accounting program (Chartered Professional Accountant) plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience in accounting, including experience in financial accounting or budget analysis and as outlined in the rated requirement;
- Experience working with an ERP;
- Advanced understanding of data analysis and reporting of financial statements;
- Advanced level in Microsoft Excel;
- Experience using Microsoft Power Query, SQL, and Power BI to extract, transform, and analyze data for financial reporting, analysis and business intelligence purposes;
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare explicit, concise memos and reports that explain financial performance and insights to diverse stakeholders;
- OR equivalent combination of education and experience

We Offer

A competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (based on your employment status and affiliation including:

- Four weeks paid vacation to start that grows the longer you are with LABC
- An excellent employee benefits package, where premiums are 100% paid by LABC
- A generous defined benefit pension plan
- Support for training and development
- An Employee and Family Assistance program
- The opportunity to participate in various Employee programs (Employee Wellness, etc.)
- Support for a healthy work/life balance
- Generous leave provisions (sick time, special leaves)
- 13 paid statutory holidays
- An opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions (LABC reserves the right to change this policy at any time)
- Transit friendly employer for eligible staff to have their commute subsidized
- Dog-friendly offices
- Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees
- An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and Indigenous employees Council and Accessibility Committee of employees from equity-seeking groups that advises on ongoing improvements and investments in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at our workplace

For additional information regarding our extensive perks package, please explore our careers page at: https://legalaid.bc.ca/about/careers/why-work-here.

If you are interested in joining us – visit our careers page for the full job posting at https://legalaid.bc.ca/careers and apply now!

Legal Aid BC is recognized as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers:

https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-legal-aid-bc

We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Pay: $77,082.00-$88,139.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Financial and Budget Analyst (Vancouver)
🏢 Legal Aid BC
📍 Vancouver