Senior Financial Analyst 

2424-51

Full time, Permanent 

What we do

At BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, we’re on a quest to ensure every kid in the province receives the best health care imaginable. As a fundraising organization, we inspire communities and people to support BC Children’s Hospital, along with its world-class research institute, mental health facility and rehabilitation center.

Our work makes a profound difference. From helping get the boldest research ideas off the ground to supporting the most advanced equipment, together we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in children’s health care. This is no small task—which is why we’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help propel our work forward to power the possible.

What you’ll do

It’s an exciting time to join our expanding Finance and Donor Services teams as a Senior Financial Analyst. These dynamic teams are responsible for the accurate and timely financial activities of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. From meticulously managing internal and external financial reporting to leading business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, our teams diligently safeguard the Foundation's financial integrity. Our Finance and Donor Services teams also play a vital role in tax receipting, supporting annual lottery activities, and driving forward process improvement projects, among other important initiatives.

Reporting to the Vice President & CFO, you will be a strategic business partner and ensure that the Vice President & CFO has appropriate support for the financial strategic and operational activities of the Foundation.

More specifically, you will:

• Lead the annual business planning process(includes rolling out the annual process, coordinating activities with the Leadership Team to support both independent business plans as well as the overall Foundation business plan).
• Support the Finance team with annual budgeting and annual/long-term forecasting processes.
• Engage and take the lead in various business process reviews and re-engineering to enhance and improve efficiencies and effectiveness. Make recommendations for changes to processes and procedures that will lead to improved accuracy and reduced manual effort.
• Act as the central point of contact for Digital Transformation projects and other process improvement projects that impact Finance and Donor Services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure finance is appropriately represented in projects.
• Support the creation of presentations for the Finance & Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
• Support changes and updates to policies and procedures.
• Create financial models in support of business cases, organization design, large-scale investments, etc.
• Develop and maintain financial performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of business operations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in financial analysis and reporting.

What you bring

We understand that no single candidate will perfectly meet all the qualifications outlined for this job posting. The following highlights the qualifications we consider important for a candidate to bring to the position or to develop while in the role.

You possess a strong drive to understand complex problems and devise innovative strategies that deliver opportunities for engagement and growth. You have the ability to look broadly, to see how your financial efforts impact the business. You will also bring excellent organizational skills with the ability to schedule and balance your workload in a busy, dynamic environment. Your strategic, inquiring mind will have the opportunity to work with a great team and continue to push our thinking and advance our work to benefit child health.

In addition to the above qualifications, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems or related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in a complex accounting/finance role.
• Experience working with complex business planning activities/concepts.
• Experience with forecasting and budget activities in a medium sized organization.
• Strong process improvement skills and experience supporting implementation of technology solutions, etc.
• Excellent understanding of accounting and finance concepts, including GAAP.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with technology implementations, working with multiple stakeholders, consultants, etc.
• Ability to think strategically, grasp complex business and financial theories.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy.
• An understanding of change management concepts is an asset.
• Expert Excel skills and solid knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.)
• A natural affinity for our values to Think Big, Lead with Heart and Step Up.

What you can expect

As part of enabling the kind of culture and values that power the possible, we’re committed to supporting our team members in their health, well-being, and career growth. We offer a robust total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, additional variable pay, a defined benefit pension plan and top-notch health and dental benefits. You’ll also receive perks like a hybrid work environment, a nine-day fortnight schedule, generous vacation and a commitment to professional development. This position is based in our office located in Vancouver, BC.

 The hiring range for this position is between $85,000 and $97,200; you will be eligible for annual salary increases based on performance and will have the potential to earn up to the current maximum for the role of $102,000. once hired, you will be eligible for annual salary increases based on performance. At BCCHF, we are committed to ensuring that compensation is fair and equitable. Your placement in the hiring range will be dependent on factors such as experience, relevant skills and qualifications, and internal equity.

As an organization who advocates for child health, we have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy requiring that all employees who work for BCCHF must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request should there be a need for an exemption based on the BC Human Rights Code protected grounds; these will be reviewed and discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Join Us

We exist to power the possible. And that permeates every action we take. As a team, we push ourselves to: think big in how we boldly envisioning the future; step up in how we are accountable to ourselves, each other and our shared cause; and lead with heart in how we listen and engage with others.

While we take our work seriously, we’re also big on taking care of our team. We think it’s a pretty amazing place. Others agree—we’re proud to say that we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 15 years in a row.

BCCHF invites and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. As an organization committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and support. We welcome individuals whose lived experiences may further contribute to the rich diversification of skills, knowledge, and backgrounds at the Foundation.

Seem like the right place for you? Join us and help kids shine. Apply online at https://www.bcchf.ca/join-team/