Ministry of Forests
100 Mile House, Clearwater, Kamloops, Merritt (Hybrid)
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Business Analyst
$64,123.59 - $72,674.35 annually
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests. Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website and video.
The Business Analyst is an accounting specialist who is responsible for providing financial and performance frameworks for business operations and for reporting on business plan results for a financially complex program with unique cost accounting requirements. The Business Analysts assesses operational alternatives, provides financial advice to support accounting and operational decisions and facilitates business improvement reviews to minimize costs and increase productivity.
Qualifications for this role include:
• Post-secondary education in accounting, business or finance, equivalent to two (2) years of a recognized professional program to meet position requirements.
• Minimum five (5) years of directly related experience, which includes:
• The application of government finance and administration policies and processes, legislative acts and regulations, reporting, systems and controls including managing financial operations and managing financial policy.
• Developing and integrating business plans and operational budgets, conducting financial forecasts and analysis in support of budget evaluation processes.
• Preparing and analyzing financial statements, transactions and reporting to provide accurate and timely financial management.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing tracking and monitoring systems; generating financial spreadsheets, working documents and reports.
• Analyzing trends, cost/benefit, and historic performance, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience such as seven (7) or more years of related experience in finance, budgeting and accounting.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry.
For more information and to apply online by August 4th, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/114172