Financial Analyst, Finance

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JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Finance Director/Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial, accounting, planning and business support and advice to assigned program area(s), including special projects and initiatives.The Financial Analyst contributes financial expertise and support for monitoring, analyzing, and assessing and reporting on fiscal performance and forecasts relative to budget, with respect to expenditure patterns and resource utilization. The Financial Analyst assists in the management of the designated areas, and the ongoing review of financial systems and processes along with strategic and operations planning.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field plus completion of a professional accounting designation (C.P.A, C.A., C.G.A. or C.M.A.). Minimum of five (5) year’s recent, related financial analysis and financial planning experience in a large, complex, unionized environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Role Specific Expertise:• Demonstrated financial planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting expertise.• Comprehensive technical expertise, process management, analytical skills and business acumen.• Advanced technical computer skills in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and database applications.• Superior analytical skills including the ability to comprehend complex issues and related data/information and present information in concise meaningful ways.• Broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and financial analysis techniques.• Broad knowledge of computerized financial systems and procedures.• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities to provide lateral and strategic direction to clients.• Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines.• • Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.• Utilizes initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.• Customer focused with ability to facilitate and encourage co-operation between diverse operational groups at all levels of the organization. • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.• Excellent organizational skills and works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines.• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.