Senior Financial Analyst
About the role
#Senior Financial Analyst
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset –our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.
##Overview
This position reports to the Supervisor, Financial Planning and Analysis and is responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting of the Engineering and Public Works Division.
##Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Able to communicate effectively and clearly, provide technical financial training sessions to all staff on operating and utility budgeting policies and procedures.
- Providing analytical support and interpretation of data to all levels of the organization.
- Preparing journal entries and year-end audit working papers.
- Preparing and reconciling financial reports and budget analysis.
- Preparing monthly analysis and forecasting reports for Senior Management.
- Responsible for preparing and monitoring the City's Operating and Utility budgets and five year financial plan.
- Documenting processes and recommending improvements.
##Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Public Sector Accounting Standards) to ensure the integrity of the financial records.
- Ability to interpret financial information and utilize technical skills.
- Ability to prepare monthly and quarterly analysis reports and contribute toward preparing five year financial plans.
- Ability to provide analysis and recommendations to various departments and levels of management to assist in decision making.
- Ability to provide training to employees on the City's budget policies and financial systems.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft or an equivalent enterprise resource planning system.
- Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check (PIC) for the financial sector.
##Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Business
- Current designation from a recognized accounting program.
- A minimum of five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above is required.
##Additional Information:
Employee Group:
CUPE Local 718
Position Status:
Regular Full-Time
Duration of Appointment:
n/a
Salary Range:
$50.92 - $60.12/hr
Hours of Work:
8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday on a compressed work-week schedule
Application Posted:
3/23/26
External Closing Date:
4/12/26
PCC#:
76
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Senior Financial Analyst
About the role
#Senior Financial Analyst
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset –our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.
##Overview
This position reports to the Supervisor, Financial Planning and Analysis and is responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting of the Engineering and Public Works Division.
##Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Able to communicate effectively and clearly, provide technical financial training sessions to all staff on operating and utility budgeting policies and procedures.
- Providing analytical support and interpretation of data to all levels of the organization.
- Preparing journal entries and year-end audit working papers.
- Preparing and reconciling financial reports and budget analysis.
- Preparing monthly analysis and forecasting reports for Senior Management.
- Responsible for preparing and monitoring the City's Operating and Utility budgets and five year financial plan.
- Documenting processes and recommending improvements.
##Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Public Sector Accounting Standards) to ensure the integrity of the financial records.
- Ability to interpret financial information and utilize technical skills.
- Ability to prepare monthly and quarterly analysis reports and contribute toward preparing five year financial plans.
- Ability to provide analysis and recommendations to various departments and levels of management to assist in decision making.
- Ability to provide training to employees on the City's budget policies and financial systems.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft or an equivalent enterprise resource planning system.
- Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check (PIC) for the financial sector.
##Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Business
- Current designation from a recognized accounting program.
- A minimum of five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above is required.
##Additional Information:
Employee Group:
CUPE Local 718
Position Status:
Regular Full-Time
Duration of Appointment:
n/a
Salary Range:
$50.92 - $60.12/hr
Hours of Work:
8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday on a compressed work-week schedule
Application Posted:
3/23/26
External Closing Date:
4/12/26
PCC#:
76
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