Financial Analyst 1

Source: BC Hydro

Job Title: Financial Analyst 1

Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Annual Salary: $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

* Conducts financial evaluations and studies for a variety of business related proposals, initiatives and projects by

researching, gathering and analyzing data; prepares reports and recommendations on financial policy, procedural and system changes, operational and financial risks, safeguards, problems, solutions and impacts; develops draft project proposals, budgets, business cases, proposed feasibility studies and pilots; and liaises with business systems staff to discuss the viability, cost and projected timing of computer system related changes as required. Prepares and presents change recommendations and implementation plans for managerial review; evaluates, tests and implements new or revised accounting policies, accounting routines, methods, practices, procedures and systems; implements approved recommendations; and monitors and follows up to resolve implementation problems.

* Provides financial support and consultative advice to enhance management decision-making through activities such as: reviewing business plans and offering guidance on justification logic; assists with analyzing and reporting on business operational performance planning, results monitoring, control and corrective measures, trend analysis, compliance requirements etc.; developing and producing ad hoc reports, detailed analysis of accounts, interpretations, etc.; participating in various finance committee and other meetings to provide information on financial accounting and control issues, management and operational planning, business justification requirements, major projects, costs, revenues, billing, policy and procedural issues; preparing and presenting proposed recommendations to client financial management, working groups or committees and explaining recommendation details; and by providing training, technical advice and guidance to clients on business management, financial solutions and alternatives.

* Develops and prepares financial or management performance reports and financial ratios; prepares management plan and budgets; examines financial reports and determines reasons for variances; prepares detailed explanations and breakdowns of variances.

* Verifies and adjusts study data; applies statistical tools and analyzes results to determine significant relationship

information; applies statistical models; analyzes, develops and prepares financial forecasts, summary conclusions, reasons and explanations for differences between forecasted and actual results; prepares recommendations and supporting data, tables etc.; recommends methods/techniques to improve analytical and forecasting processes and tools. Organizes and ensures financial transaction processing, project activity, reporting and systems are operating in an efficient, accurate, reliable and timely fashion; analyzes, controls and reports costs, revenues and variances; conducts variance analysis of actual costs to approved budget amounts; assists with variance documentation and explanations; analyzes, develops and prepares various monthly, quarterly, annual and other ad hoc financial analysis, reports, spreadsheets and summaries; prepares and discusses recommendations to maximize financial and business efficiency and effectiveness; may administer a dedicated financial system.

* Implements and tests approved new or revised accounting policies, procedures, routines and systems; monitors and oversees targets, schedules and costs throughout the implementation phase of projects; monitors and follows up to correct implementation problems; monitors and provides direction to assigned project staff and/or consultants; monitors and controls project timing and targets; reviews and verifies contractor and other project expenses and invoices prior to managerial sign off; participates as a team member on major complex studies and projects.

* Responds to a variety of enquiries and provides technical guidance regarding the interpretation and application of accounting policies and procedures; extracts and provides data and reports for ad hoc enquiries.

* Plans, organizes and coordinates management plans, budgets, forecasts and supporting documentation by performing duties such as: preparing process instructions, guidelines and procedures; meeting with managers to provide advice, instruction, guidance and interpretations; analyzing and reviewing submissions for accuracy, completeness and compliance with Business Group and corporate policies and procedures; compiling and preparing capital and staff budgets; may be required to follow up on contractual, supply, or accounts receivable problems and issues.

* Provides technical direction and/or training to management and lower level financial accounting workers on financial policies, procedures, practices, systems, approval and reporting requirements etc.; may be required to provide work leadership over assigned staff.

* Liaises with auditors and other financial accounting staff to provide information or provide input on new or revised major systems, accounting procedures and control systems.

* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

Qualifications:

* Completion of all pre-requisitions and registered in the CPA PEP program; plus three (3) years of progressively more responsible accounting experience that includes two (2) years as an Accounting Coordinator or in an equivalent role. Requires demonstrated proficiency with pivot tables, custom filters, lists, VLookup and data management in Excel.

OR

* Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Business; plus five (5) years of progressively more responsible accounting experience that includes at three (3) years as an Accounting Coordinator or in an equivalent role. Requires demonstrated proficiency with pivot tables, custom filters, lists, VLookup and data management in Excel.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type

- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

* This is for 1 full-time temporary (FTT) MoveUP Group 10 opportunity, based in our Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC. This opportunity is for approximately 12 months.

* As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment or do a presentation.

* Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

* This position is part of the CES EAR Processing team and is responsible for processing requests for capital & capital related projects. Key processing activities include project funding, set-up and review of projects and attributes in S4/HANA (SAP), process project in-service requests, assist project team in finalizing asset detailing and related processing, asset change transactions, and ensuring adherence to BC Hydro policies relating to capital projects.

* Please note this role is subject to black out of vacations during fiscal year-end (first and last month of each fiscal year-end) as well as monthly peak processing times usually at the beginning and end of each calendar month.

* In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, the following will be considered strong assets for this role:

- A clear and demonstrable understanding of S4HANA project cost flows or similar cost flows in another ERP, asset master data, and settlement processes as it pertains to projects and asset detailing.

- Ability to use PowerQuery.

- Ability to understand and solution the desired processing outcome by evaluating the options most applicable for the circumstance and work with all parties involved to achieve the desired outcome in a timely manner.

- Excellent knowledge of MAPP policies relating to capital and assets.

- Excellent knowledge of SAP project or similar type platform and asset modules specifically as it relates to the processing duties of this role.

- Attention to detail and critical thinking is key in the role.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by May 13, 2026.

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