Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis (term for a period up to 20 months)

Detailed Job Description Join us in enabling trade through Canada's largest port The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities. As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential. The Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for providing financial analyses and business case development of complex operating and capital projects and programs and supporting revenue structures. The senior financial analyst provides variance analysis to operating departments and programs, assists in the annual development of VFPA’s 5-year financial plan, operating budget and capital plans, and the corporate balanced scorecards. This position also provides assessment on corporate capital affordability. What You Do Develop new and update existing financial models and perform NPV/IRR financial analyses of complex projects, programs and/or fees. Analyse key performance indicators and provide financial guidance and inputs to departments as required to drive improvements in business performance. Provide information and analysis to support business case development for the organization’s projects and programs, including consideration of alternative approaches, analysis of key risks, and development of mitigations. Provide financial analysis to support business negotiations including real estate leases, land acquisitions and other commercial arrangements, including collaboration with external consultants with a focus on ensuring accuracy and reliability of external data model. Develop VFPA’s and subsidiary revenue forecasts, capital plans, annual operating budget including the gathering of financial inputs and assumptions. Perform analysis on operating budget and reforecasts. Develop and update corporate financial model, analyse corporate capital affordability and provide input to the 5-year business plan. Provide accurate, complete, and timely variance analysis on departmental costs, which can include salaries and benefits and other operating expenses to support department management in cost control, and assist in the formulation of follow-up action plans, providing commentary as required. Assist management with development of project cost estimates and operating and capital reforecasts. Support the development of VFPA’s annual corporate balanced scorecards, including efficiency metrics and subsequent progress reporting, and support the development of VFPA’s annual strategic initiatives and interdepartmental initiatives. Present financial analysis and business case results to Executive Leadership Team, and support presentation materials for Audit Committee and Board of Directors meetings. Lead, coordinate, propose and implement improvements to work processes for financial planning and analysis to enable accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness. What You Bring Must have a Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance, or another acceptable field. Must also have a minimum of four years’ experience in management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis, including experience with developing business cases and capital plans. Advanced Excel skills required with demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models. A Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst or other similar designations are considered assets. What We Offer Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan Flexible remote work program Earned time off program Paid vacation and personal care leave Learning, development, and advancement opportunities Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace Location: Vancouver, Canada Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working environment: Normal office conditions. This is Canadian-based employment, and all employees are expected to maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. Applicants advancing in the hiring process may be subject to technical assignments, psychometric assessments, and/or background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require assistance with applying to our openings or are seeking accommodations to apply in an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to supporting your needs and will do our best to provide the necessary assistance. We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our First Nation relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website.

The role involves providing financial analysis and business case development for complex operating and capital projects. It also includes managing revenue forecasts, annual operating budgets, and presenting financial results to the Executive Leadership Team.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration with a Finance concentration and at least four years of experience in budgeting and financial analysis. Advanced Excel skills are required, while CPA or CFA designations are considered assets.

• Market-competitive base salaries • Variable incentive plan • Retirement benefits plan • Flexible remote work program • Earned time off program • Paid vacation • Personal care leave • Learning, development, and advancement opportunities • Onsite gym

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• Financial Modeling
• NPV/IRR Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting
• Capital Planning
• Business Case Development
• Revenue Forecasting
• KPI Analysis
• Advanced Excel
• Management Reporting
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Corporate Balanced Scorecards

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level