FO 21R – Financial Analyst

Job title: FO 21R – Financial Analyst

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Job description: An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies

A unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in this exciting role

Crown corporations, post-secondary institutions, health authorities, commissions, councils and other bodies (Crowns) comprise British Columbia’s approximately 250 public sector organizations, established by government to serve the public interest and to advance overall public policy objectives. Collectively, these organizations are responsible for billions of dollars in assets and liabilities, operate in many sectors of the provincial economy, and oversee the delivery of core services, such as utilities, healthcare, education and other social supports.

The Crown Agencies Secretariat (CAS) is a new central agency of the B.C. government. The primary role of the CAS is to work with certain Crowns – their boards and staff – as well as responsible ministries, to provide financial and policy oversight on all matters pertaining to the Crown sector, supporting government to deliver on its priorities. This new oversight function includes policy, legislative and regulatory development; financial forecasting and analysis; risk monitoring/mitigation; communications and stakeholder engagement; correspondence; issues management; and, where applicable, capital projects and major transformation initiatives. CAS also oversees corporate planning and reporting for ministries and Crowns and leads public sector board appointments and governance best practices and training, delivered through the Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office (CABRO).

Reporting to the Director, Financial Analysis & Reporting, this position provides advisory services in the preparation of annual budgets – CAS’ annual budget as well as supporting various Crowns in the preparation of their annual financial plans; conduct proactive reporting and analysis of Crown financial information; participate in the development and maintenance of a framework for setting, measuring, analyzing and reporting on CAS’ and Crowns’ financial performance; integrate the reporting of financial and operational results; and assess and make recommendations on the financial implications of new initiatives.

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from. This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more .

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 .

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. We acknowledge all Indigenous peoples on whose territories we work and play. We honour their connections to the land and respect the importance of the diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. Consider joining our team and helping us build an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Diploma in the field of financial management, such as the Financial Management Certificate Program, or equivalent.

• Experience interpreting legislation and conducting analytical research to support budget development and evaluation.

• Experience analyzing financial and accounting statements.

• Experience developing financial reports.

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

Resume required: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, itmay notbe used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.

Expected salary: $59802 – 68060 per year

Location: Victoria, BC

Job date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:10:27 GMT