FO 21R - Financial Analyst

The Team
Join the relatively new Indigenous Fiscal Agreements Branch, one of the six branches of the Finance and Corporate Services division of the Ministry of Children & Family Development.  Members of this team collaborate with the goal of supporting Indigenous Child and Family Services Agencies (ICFSA) to deliver inclusive, culturally respectful, responsive and accessible services that support the well-being of indigenous children, youth and families.  Currently, there are 24 Indigenous Child and Family Services Agencies with various levels of delegation. The annual funding in delegated services is over $280 million. The Analysis and Decision Support Unit, a team of 9 within this new branch provides leadership and guidance on data analysis to strengthen our business model, optimize the use and development of financial and corporate resources, maximize Ministry capacity and provide quality services to support improved outcomes for children, youth and families. 

The Role
The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing support in data analysis, comparative analysis, financial modelling and reporting, research and development work to advance the branch’s mandate and strengthen the Ministry’s decision making in the delivery of child and family programs and services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University Degree or Diploma in Business /Finance (or equivalent).
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial and management accounting
• Experience developing and/or maintaining complex spreadsheets; preparing financial statements and reports and developing and maintaining budget and expenditure forecasting tools

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in conducting analytical research, business case analysis and financial statement preparation to support financial decision making
• Experience in a government setting or large organizations

For questions regarding this position, please contact alain.voisin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

This is a temporary opportunity until November 21, 2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

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.
 

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