Financial Analyst I

COMPETITION: #2464-50041429

CLASSIFICATION: Financial Analyst I
DEPARTMENT: Vancouver Police Department
DIVISION: Support Services Division
SECTION: Financial Services

STATUS: Regular Full-Time- EXEMPT
WORKSITE: 3585 Graveley Street, Vancouver
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Thursday 0800-1700;
SALARY:  Pay Range 80- $97,032 to $121,294 annual
$53.14 to $66.42 per hour
COMP. END DATE:  May 24, 2024
 
“NOT JUST A JOB . . . A CONTRIBUTION”

Responsible for the budgetary, analytical, statistical and planning support services for the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Vancouver Police Board.

• Develops and maintains financial models
• Explains and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, and assists with future forecast for internal and external reporting purposes
• Sets timelines, parameters and guidelines for the various sections within the VPD in accordance with the VPD, Vancouver Police Board, City Financial Planning and Analysis Office and Council budget requirements
• Assists with the coordination, development and preparation of the VPD’s annual operating and capital budgets
• Analyzes, evaluates, prioritizes and prepares budget requests for operating and capital funds and reviews with various budget committees when required
• Works closely with various VPD Committees and unit budget managers to provide assistance and guidance regarding budget resource needs
• Conducts comprehensive review and analysis of the VPD’s budget to identify funding needs
• Assists in the development and implementation of the VPD budget management program including priority-setting processes with the Executive Committee and the Vancouver Police Board
• Identifies and recommends budget, business process and financial management issues that may result in cost efficiencies
• Reviews, critiques, recommends and develops multi-year performance/program based budgeting processes in relation to the VPD’s strategic objectives
• Develops, analyzes and critiques business cases and conducts complex and detailed financial and analytical work and reviews overall financial and non- financial performance with the VPD
• Identifies, implements and maintains effective budgeting, analytical and reporting processes on the ERP system
• Ad-hoc support on departmental deliverables where required
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned;

 
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:

• Comprehensive understanding of finance, budgeting, accounting and business practices, especially in the areas of budget development and corporate financial planning in a large, complex organization
• Extensive knowledge of complex spreadsheets and data bases
• Advanced skills at developing and maintaining operating and capital budgets
• Superior research and analytical skills with proven problem solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environment
• Ability to work well at a detailed level but also as a strategic thinker with the ability to analyze financial and budgetary figures in terms of their impact on the big picture
• Strong cost accounting and business case analysis skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to provide timely and accurate operational evaluation studies for organizational and system trends
• Advanced report writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

PREFERRED:

• Familiar with SAP financials
• Experience with data mining

 
EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

• Minimum five years progressive experience in budgeting, financial analysis, modelling and cost control. Experience developing effective methods for resource allocation through identification and analysis of needs, resources, and organizational priorities
• Professional experience in the areas of budget development and corporate financial planning

PREFERRED:

• Budget and financial reporting experience in a large public sector environment

 
EDUCATION:
REQUIRED:

• Completed University Degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting or related discipline
• Professional Accountant Designation (CPA, CGA, CMA or CA) supplemented by training and professional experience in the areas of budget development and corporate financial planning

 
·OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):

• All employees must maintain their Enhanced Security Clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department. Enhanced Security Clearances will be renewed every 5 years;
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident;
• There is no opportunity for remote work. Employees are required to work on-site/in office.

 
Selection Process:
Candidates will be required to achieve 70% on a written test in order to move forward to the interview stage

• The test will account for 60% of overall score
• The interview will account for 40% of overall score
• We thank all applicants, but only those shortlisted will be contacted

 
NOTE: This position is exempt from the Union.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email by 4:30 p.m. of the closing date. Resumes should indicate clearly the competition number on the subject line in the email, and made to the attention of Human Resources Section, via email [email protected].

THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Organization: Vancouver Police Department

Region: Lower Mainland

Posted: April 11, 2024, 2:33 pm

Expires: May 24, 2024, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more
Rate: $53.14 to $66.42 Hour