Full-time, permanent
Position summary
Reporting to the senior accountant, the financial analyst supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and supports financial planning and reporting functions through the application of strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
This role is responsible for completing assigned periodic supporting schedules and assisting with financial reporting, modelling, and scenario analysis.
The financial analyst is expected to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Duties and responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Financial planning and reporting
- assists in budget planning and forecasting activities
- prepares periodic reporting and forecasting, including variance analysis
- prepares monthly cost allocations across departments, programs, and projects using prescribed metrics
- liaises with the departments to support budget planning
- supports salaries and benefits forecasting and analysis
- liaises with other regulatory bodies required for benchmarking of licence fees, contractor rates and other relevant data for budgeting and planning
General accounting and administrative support
- performs ad hoc reporting and other analytical requirements at the organization, department, and program/project level
- provides backup support for other finance functions as required
Decision-making
Decision making is reserved for the supervisor, manager, controller, or department head, depending on the significance of deliverables.
Accountability
Accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of deliverables.
Consequence of error/judgment
Deliverables are subject to review by a supervisor, manager, controller, or department head, which helps mitigate errors.
Skills and qualifications
Required skills and qualifications include:
- completed at least three of the six core and elective modules under the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), or an equivalent program, preferably with a focus on financial reporting, management accounting, and finance
- bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field is an asset
- minimum of three years or more of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting—public sector accounting experience is preferred but not required
- proficiency in Microsoft 365, with a strong working knowledge of Excel
- working knowledge of ERP applications (i.e. Microsoft Business Central, Dynamics NAV, or similar)
- ability to handle confidential information with a high level of integrity and professionalism
- strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, particularly when working under pressure
- excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach and a positive attitude exemplified by patience and a willingness to learn
The compensation range for this position is $60,689 to $75,861 per year.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) has been recognized as one of BC's top employers since 2011 and as a certified Living Wage Employer in BC since 2025. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees. We offer an excellent working environment including a hybrid work-from-home/in-office model, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
CPSBC is committed to our ongoing journey to be a diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work. All interested applicants, regardless of age, family or marital status, physical or mental disability, race, colour, religion, place of origin, and ancestry, Indigenous identity, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation political belief, socio-economic background, criminal conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment and selection process.
CPSBC values the strength diversity brings to our workplace, so if you’re excited about a career at CPSBC but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the current job postings or you are not ready to apply yet, we encourage you to create an employee profile in the careers portal and our HR team will be able to see your skills and proactively match you with other roles more closely aligned to your experience and skillset.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
CPSBC is located on the unceded and traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples―the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking peoples―the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.
We acknowledge the rights and title of BC First Nations whose territories span across the province. These territories recognize that laws, governance, and health systems tied to lands and waters have existed here since time immemorial.
