Finance Operations Specialist

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Langley City, BC
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Il y a 1 mois

Job Category: Finance & AccountingJob Description:We are currently seeking a Finance Operations Specialist to join our team for a 12-month temporary contract.The Finance Operations Specialist supports Finance leaders, primarily the VP Financial Planning & Analysis, by working on both long-term initiatives and ad-hoc requests and ensures all teams are working in tandem to achieve departmental and organizational goals. This role will be primarily responsible for sourcing and synthesizing information, building presentations, and supporting the preparation of financial performance reporting for executive and Board meetings, while enabling alignment and buy in across Finance and cross functional teams.Here's what would be included as a part of your typical day * Project Support: Supports the Finance team (primarily VP Financial Planning & Analysis) to scope, define and manage cross-functional projects/initiatives, ensuring successful management, implementation and execution of these projects. Leads meetings with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain integrated project plans, track progress, identify and raise opportunities/risks and identify solutions to ensure completion of project deliverables. Works closely with stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure changing resources and project requirements are understood, documented and clearly articulated.

Communications: By understanding meeting objectives and working from high-level direction, develops high-quality slide decks and written reports for dissemination to cross-functional leaders and the Board of Directors, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information presented (including data visualizations), in a consistent and professional format. Content includes reporting on initiative status and resourcing, financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and projections, as well as the results of ad-hoc financial and operational analyses. Acts as a gate-keeper and quality control resource for formal communications from Finance.
Finance Operational Support: Manages and coordinates the monthly reporting calendar, monthly close process, annual budgeting calendar, and quarter- and year-end deliverables, including Board reporting and year-end audit support. Ensures teams deliver against required timelines. Maps out operational processes and identifies opportunities to improve Finance department efficiency and effectiveness.
Research and Analytics: Supports Finance leadership with industry research and analysis in preparation for senior leadership and Board meetings. Assists with gathering and communicating industry benchmarks, impacts of regulatory changes, economic forecasts and other ad-hoc queries.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; project management training or certifications preferred
3 years' experience in an accounting/financial analysis-focused role required
Experience consolidating information for executive presentation required
Proven ability to collaborate with cross departmental and multiple business unit groups
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, building long-term relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the organization
Ability to bring order and organization to all aspects of job duties, and thrive in seeing the opportunity in ambiguity
Strong action orientation combined with the ability to balance practical implementations issues
Ability to translate a high-level vision or initiative into a technical work plan and organize teams to execute
Proficient with computer software applications e.g. MS Office (particularly PowerPoint)
Foundational knowledge of financial operations, systems, reporting and processes
Solid foundation in accounting and finance fundamentals
Experience with project management tools and techniques
Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

About Us:What's in it for you:First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You'll have:

Mental health coverage and resources
Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual's skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we're powered by giving back-in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.By joining our team, you'll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we're here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.Take the next step in your career as part of our team. Apply for this opportunity!Candidates, please note: if you are being considered for this role, you will be required to complete a background check, such as employment verification, credit check and criminal record check.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingAt First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.We encourage people who are from equity-deserving groups to apply for a career with us, including women or non-binary people, persons with diverse abilities, Black, Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.If an accommodation would help you during the process of applying or interviewing for a career with us, please let us know how we can assist you, whether it's preparing materials in an alternate format, booking an accessible meeting room or other arrangement.Your individuality is welcome here.About UsWe're a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals. With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to our communities and take a unique grassroots approach to service. Our more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees operate from 45 branches throughout the province of BC, under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.Please know we appreciate your interest in us but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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