Financial Analyst II Job at BC Hydro

BC Hydro Vancouver, BC

$83,000–$90,000 a year

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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:

  • Participates with senior analysts and managers in the study of complex and/or major revenue,
capital projects, operational, new business activities and other initiatives with significant and long
term impacts and/or political sensitivities; analyzes and assesses short and long term business
and financial risks and opportunities using established models; analyzes and reviews submissions
for accuracy, completeness and compliance with Business Group and corporate policies and
procedures; may develop and present proposals and recommendations on lower risk projects or
work; may develop related financial and/or business solutions or program proposals, business
cases, budgets and supporting justification analyses and documentation.

  • Provides financial and business solutions advice and recommendations to management, working
groups or committees on financial and business operational or program issues; provides
recommendations for improvement of existing processes and assists managers or guides clients
to adopt the most efficient and prudent financial and business solution(s).

  • Assists and supports senior analysts and managers on working committees/meetings involving
complex and/or major financial and business programs and activities; intervenes and follows up to
escalate issues, confers with and offers solutions to senior management and committees to
address major operational issues; and develops and expedites approved corrective action.

  • Liaises and participates with other Business Group and corporate financial consultants, project
team members and consultants to define and develop specifications for new or revised
operational, processing, procedural and/or computer systems changes; coordinates and organizes
project implementation details, procedural changes, training and change management details;
follows up to expedite the resolution of problems.

  • Performs all the same duties as the Financial Analyst 1 job. Provides technical direction, advice
and/or training to management and lower level financial accounting employees on financial
policies, procedures, practices, systems, approval and reporting requirements and to project team

members. May be required to provide work leadership over assigned staff.

  • Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the
job.
Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of CGA PACE Career Electives Exams or successful completion of the
CMA National Entrance Exam or qualified to write CA Uniform Evaluation Exam.

  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in progressively more responsible financial and
business accounting roles, including at least 18 months as a Financial Analyst 1 or in an
equivalent role.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).
http://moveuptogether.ca

  • Please substitute the references to the CGA, CMA, CA Program above with the CPA equivalent.

  • BC Hydro offers an annual salary in the $83,000 - $90,000 range, based on skills and
experience. We also offer competitive benefits & a defined pension plan.

  • Standard BC Hydro office environment with occasional travel to attend meetings.

  • As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment.

  • The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of the following:
  • Financial instruments
  • Hedge accounting
  • Post Employment Benefit Plans
  • Regulatory accounting
  • Analysis and working papers for external auditors
  • Statement of Cash Flow and related financial statement note disclosures

  • The following would be strong assets for the role:
  • Strong data analytic and automation experience with ERP systems
  • Experience with SAP
  • Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Advanced skills and experience in the use of Excel for data analysis and financial information
reporting

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@

Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week



HOW TO APPLY

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your
certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the
necessary information to assess your application without any delays.


Date Posted: 2023-05-15 Closing Date: 2023-05-29




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