Budget Analyst

Finance

Regular Full-Time

Posting Date: November 15, 2024

Location: Surrey, BC 

Salary: $35.79-$40.28 per hour

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

Closing Date: December 3, 2024

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Are you ready to take your analytical skills to the next level? Join our dynamic team as a Budget Analyst, where you’ll dive into the heart of our financial planning and budgeting processes. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions through in-depth financial analysis. If you’re passionate about numbers and eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Budget Manager, our selected candidate will assist in preparing and monitoring capital and operating budgets, develop and maintain budget monitoring systems, and analyze expenditures in collaboration with budget holders. You'll investigate variances, provide actionable recommendations, and prepare financial reports and forecasts to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, you’ll coordinate budget submissions, conduct general ledger reconciliations, and ensure compliance with organizational policies while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance understanding of budget processes.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or a two-year accounting diploma or equivalent. They should possess proven experience as a Budget Analyst or in a similar finance role, with at least two years in financial accounting, preferably within a not-for-profit multi-service organization. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

The successful incumbent will possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. They should have proven time management, analytical, and organizational abilities, along with a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Sage 300 ERP (with Arcori PM knowledge being a plus), is essential. The candidate must demonstrate teamwork effectiveness, the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks, and experience in preparing complex financial reports and conducting trend analysis. Familiarity with non-profit budgeting processes is an added advantage.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.