Manager, Financial Planning
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement
A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!
Responsibilities
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Develops, implements and manages the financial planning function, as it pertains to revenue, annual budget, long range financial plans, and other financial analysis. Involves managing revenue analysis, forecasting, modeling, variance analysis, program/operations evaluation, contract assessment, risk assessment, trend analysis, and all related reporting. Also coordinates consolidation of financial planning information for TransLink and its subsidiaries, including the annual budget process.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develops operating plans for all areas of accountability, and also supports the Director by providing area-specific input to development of financial strategies.
Develops, implements and manages the financial planning function for TransLink. Pertains to revenue, annual budget, long range financial plans, and other financial planning, such as revenue analysis/budgeting/forecasting of all major revenue streams, forecasting, modeling, variance analysis, program/operations evaluation, contract assessment, risk assessment, trends analysis, and all related reporting and recommendations. Also coordinates consolidation of financial planning information for TransLink and its subsidiaries, including the annual budget process.
Develops, recommends and implements approved policies and processes for reporting areas. Includes implementing and monitoring controls to identify and mitigate risks, and to ensure compliance with policies, legislation, and accepted standards, principles and practices.
Provides financial analysis expertise and advice to internal user departments and subsidiaries; and also collaborates with finance staff in subsidiaries to facilitate integration of financial planning information.
Supports the Director in the development of presentations, reports and other financial planning information for executives and Audit Committee of the Board. Also assists in identifying emerging issues and risks, and developing resolution for complex financial issues.
Supports change management by leading and/or participating the development and implementation of initiatives in reporting areas.
Liaises with external stakeholders and partners, including service contract providers, municipalities, provincial government agencies.
Manages reporting staff, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements for this job are typically acquired through a degree in finance, plus achievement of an accounting designation, and eight years of experience in progressively responsible accounting roles.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the relevant acts and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to financial planning, analysis and reporting.
Advanced knowledge of corporate financial statement presentation for use in financial model forecasts.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to provide financial expertise and guidance pertaining to financial planning, analysis and reporting; and also to liaise with a wide variety of external stakeholders, partners and government agencies. Includes advanced writing skills, particularly as it pertain to reporting development.
Advanced analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to identify, mitigate and resolve risks, gaps, and issues pertaining to area of accountability.
Solid leadership skills, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices.
Other Information
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule
37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation
Hybrid
This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.
Rate of Pay
The salary for this position ranges from $107,200 - $160,800 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.
We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: October 10, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.
Manager, Financial Planning
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement
A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!
Responsibilities
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Develops, implements and manages the financial planning function, as it pertains to revenue, annual budget, long range financial plans, and other financial analysis. Involves managing revenue analysis, forecasting, modeling, variance analysis, program/operations evaluation, contract assessment, risk assessment, trend analysis, and all related reporting. Also coordinates consolidation of financial planning information for TransLink and its subsidiaries, including the annual budget process.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develops operating plans for all areas of accountability, and also supports the Director by providing area-specific input to development of financial strategies.
Develops, implements and manages the financial planning function for TransLink. Pertains to revenue, annual budget, long range financial plans, and other financial planning, such as revenue analysis/budgeting/forecasting of all major revenue streams, forecasting, modeling, variance analysis, program/operations evaluation, contract assessment, risk assessment, trends analysis, and all related reporting and recommendations. Also coordinates consolidation of financial planning information for TransLink and its subsidiaries, including the annual budget process.
Develops, recommends and implements approved policies and processes for reporting areas. Includes implementing and monitoring controls to identify and mitigate risks, and to ensure compliance with policies, legislation, and accepted standards, principles and practices.
Provides financial analysis expertise and advice to internal user departments and subsidiaries; and also collaborates with finance staff in subsidiaries to facilitate integration of financial planning information.
Supports the Director in the development of presentations, reports and other financial planning information for executives and Audit Committee of the Board. Also assists in identifying emerging issues and risks, and developing resolution for complex financial issues.
Supports change management by leading and/or participating the development and implementation of initiatives in reporting areas.
Liaises with external stakeholders and partners, including service contract providers, municipalities, provincial government agencies.
Manages reporting staff, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements for this job are typically acquired through a degree in finance, plus achievement of an accounting designation, and eight years of experience in progressively responsible accounting roles.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the relevant acts and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to financial planning, analysis and reporting.
Advanced knowledge of corporate financial statement presentation for use in financial model forecasts.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to provide financial expertise and guidance pertaining to financial planning, analysis and reporting; and also to liaise with a wide variety of external stakeholders, partners and government agencies. Includes advanced writing skills, particularly as it pertain to reporting development.
Advanced analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to identify, mitigate and resolve risks, gaps, and issues pertaining to area of accountability.
Solid leadership skills, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices.
Other Information
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule
37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation
Hybrid
This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.
Rate of Pay
The salary for this position ranges from $107,200 - $160,800 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.
We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: October 10, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.