A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Finance Services Branch is responsible for coordinating and supporting the financial services for the Economy Sector which includes the Ministries of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Labour, Municipal Affairs, and Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

The Financial Analyst - Budgets provides advisory services to the economy sector ministries, in the preparation of annual budgets; conduct proactive reporting and analysis of financial information. This position also participates in the development and maintenance of a framework for setting, measuring, analyzing and reporting on financial performance; integrates the reporting of financial and operational results; and assesses and makes recommendations on the financial implications of new initiatives.

You thrive within a collaborative team and have excellent communication, planning, organizational and leadership abilities. In addition, you are a self-motivated, proactive thinker, who possesses strong problem solving skills and takes initiative. Ideally you are an excel wizard with an eagerness to develop your analytical skills. If you are seeking a new challenge in a career building role, we look forward to your application.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, commerce, recognized financial management/accounting program, or related field and at least one (1) year of related experience; OR
• Diploma in business administration, commerce, recognized financial management/accounting program, or related field and at three (3) years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience interpreting legislation and conducting analytical research to support budget development and evaluation.
• Experience analyzing financial and accounting statements.
• Experience developing financial reports.

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Experience with Corporate Financial System (CFS) (Budget model)
• Experience with Corporate Financial System (Reporting) (WFR / Discover)
• Advanced experience working with excel
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Charlize.Teo@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.