SENIOR
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful
career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As
the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our
diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through
innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and
state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our
resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,
growing regional urban centre. We
envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We
Are Looking For
The City is
seeking a candidate who enjoys complex accounting and budgeting work, as well
as consistently evolving technologies in support of the Finance
Department. The Senior Financial Analyst
will form part of our Financial Planning team, reporting to the Financial
Planning Lead and working closely with the analysts in the department. This is an exciting opportunity to assist in
preparing the City’s annual Five-Year Financial Plan, including liaising with
peer departments and assisting in their annual budget submissions, ensuring
financial information aligns with City procedures and polices, preparing budget
documents and materials, and working on a variety of financial planning-related
forecasting and analytics. The
successful incumbent will be analytical, detail-oriented and independent as
working with significant data sets will be critical for the preparation of
financial analyses, budget presentations and reports, data visualizations, and
relative correspondence. You will have advanced Excel skills to structure and
analyze large volumes of data while working in a fast pace, deadline-oriented
environment.
Teamwork is
at the heart of this role and not only will you have the opportunity to learn
from colleagues in your profession, but this opportunity will also allow you to
connect with staff across the City in a variety of disciplines while supporting
the financial needs of the organization.
This rewarding opportunity is well suited for a driven professional that
is keen on contributing to our local community.
The Senior Financial Analyst will bring forward a thorough understanding
of accounting principles, practices, procedures, systems and controls. This includes being familiar with laws and
regulations governing the work that we do, but also excellent skills in
commonly used computer applications and the ability to effectively communicate
with others.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a
university degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline,
possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and either hold a professional
accounting designation or be actively pursuing one. Strong analytical,
problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with excellent attention to
detail, are essential.
Assets
Experience in
budgeting, financial analysis, and long-term forecasting is preferred.
Experience with financial and asset management systems, including PeopleSoft,
Oracle, and Maximo, would be considered an asset. Previous experience in a
government or municipal environment is also an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $47.35 - $55.92 (2026 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors
including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team
dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety
of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position
is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The
City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the
ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing
equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an
organization we are committed to creating an inclusive
work environment to
support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,
diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these
principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require
additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for
confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police
information check (with no adverse reports).
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how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on November 17, 2026.
We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.