Financial Analyst

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre.We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City is seeking a candidate who enjoys accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis, and is interested in supporting the Finance Department through the use of evolving technologies. The Financial Analyst will be a member of the Financial Planning team, reporting to the Financial Planning Lead and working closely with colleagues across the department. This is an excellent opportunity to assist departments with the preparation of their annual operating budget submissions and contribute to a variety of financial planning, reporting, and analytical initiatives.

The successful candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Working with large datasets, you will prepare financial analyses, reports, and data visualizations to support informed decision-making. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. In this role, you will support the development and monitoring of the City's annual operating budget and Five-Year Financial Plan.

Teamwork is at the heart of this role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Finance colleagues while building relationships with staff across the organization to support departmental financial needs. This role is well suited to a motivated professional who is eager to develop their expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the community. The successful candidate will possess a sound understanding of accounting principles and financial practices, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with financial systems and standard business applications.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, along with enrollment or completion of the CPA designation. They will possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrate strong analytical, financial reporting, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Experience in systems including PeopleSoft, Oracle and Maximo would be considered an asset.

What We Offer:

This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $43.93 - $51.87 (2025 rates) plus 6% in lieu of benefits. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.