Competition # 620

Financial Analyst

We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst who will support our strategic financial planning by providing complex financial modelling, detailed financial reports, supporting analysis, and research to be referenced for decision making purposes across TRIUMF's divisions and within it's total expenditures. You will primarily be responsible for performing financial analyses, accounting, and reporting functions in support of business and strategic planning, capital and operational budgeting, and accounting operations. Our ideal candidate can work independently, has a high attention to detail, and has the ability to effectively and efficiently utilize TRIUMF's resources. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting divisions and program areas by developing financial impacts of capital and operational expenditure initiatives, with the objective of achieving maximum effectiveness
  • Developing financial models for a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives
  • Providing support to users of TRIUMF Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) through the development of comprehensive financial reports, queries, and supporting analysis
  • Providing accounting support and acting as a resource backup for accounting duties that optimize the accounting operations and budgeting processes
  • Contributing to the analysis and support of re-engineering business processes and procedural change considerations, which will streamline and systemize reporting requirements, and audit and accounting issues
  • Preparing reconciliations of financial accounts and reports and providing analyses for senior management
  • Researching and reporting on various finance issues and the potential impact on TRIUMF's programs
  • Developing, analyzing and maintaining costings of resources, production processes, and key cost drivers
  • Developing, maintaining and updating external pricing and internal transfer pricing of resources
  • Providing support for audit engagement and acting as a resources for research, projects, and other duties as assigned

If you are excited by the prospect of joining our Finance team and have a keen interest in financial planning and analyses, we encourage you to apply. During an interview you will be asked to elaborate to the hiring committee how your knowledge, skills, training and experience match the following position requirements:

  • Familiarity with financial modelling, planning and analysis techniques (e.g. ROI, NPV, IRR)
  • Knowledge of GAAP
  • Knowledge of the auditing process and role of auditors
  • Familiarity with administration and expenditure policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Familiarity with agency funding, administration and expenditure policies and controls
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to build and foster effective and collaborative working relationships with a broad and diverse group of individuals
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office and other related software, including familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP).
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
  • An undergraduate degree, preferably in economics, commerce, or accounting, combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience
  • A Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CMA or CGA) is preferred

TRIUMF offers a creative, diverse and inclusive team environment working with brilliant individuals. We are located in Pacific Spirit Park on the campus of the University of British Columbia in beautiful Vancouver, BC. On-site amenities include a café and secure bicycle storage.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive starting salary, and an excellent opportunity to enhance your career portfolio in a high profile national research facility.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

TRIUMF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Your complete application package should be submitted by email to recruiting@triumf.ca and will include the following in one complete PDF file:

Applications will be accepted until 2018-02-20

TRIUMF Human Resources, 2018-01-20

4004 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 2A3   ·   Tel: 604 222-1047   ·   Fax: 604 222-1074   ·   www.triumf.ca