We are looking for a Financial Consultant to support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting activities for a public sector organization in Surrey, British Columbia. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in strengthening month-end processes, improving visibility into departmental performance, and helping leadership make informed financial decisions. The successful candidate will work closely with finance leaders to review financial data, develop forecasts, and deliver clear reporting across multiple business areas.

Responsibilities:

• Examine financial transactions to confirm entries are assigned to the appropriate general ledger accounts and identify discrepancies for correction.

• Analyze monthly and quarterly profit and loss results across numerous departments, highlighting spending patterns, risks, and performance trends.

• Track budget-to-actual results and provide timely updates to management on variances, projected outcomes, and areas requiring attention.

• Support month-end close activities by assisting with reconciliations, financial review, and the preparation of accurate reporting outputs.

• Partner with the Manager of Finance to build forecasts for programs, operational initiatives, and upcoming projects.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of financial and management reports that improve decision-making for leadership.

• Use available accounting and reporting tools to extract data, organize information, and improve the quality of financial analysis.

• Take on additional finance-related assignments as needed to support planning, reporting, and operational priorities.

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, or senior-level budget analysis roles.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to work comfortably with complex financial data; experience with Power BI or Power Query would be considered an asset.
• Hands-on familiarity with accounting software and financial systems, including the ability to review transactions and validate coding accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, solve problems independently, and work resourcefully in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with finance leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented attitude with a respectful, dependable, and accountable work style.
• Previous experience in a public sector or similarly accountable environment would be an advantage.

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