BEST Service Pros is a leading janitorial and building services provider with a specialization in post secondary institutions. We are based out of Coquitlam, BC but maintain sites across BC, AB and ON. We have been recognized by Deloitte for being one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies – Gold Standard and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures

Job Overview:
As the Senior Financial Analyst you will be responsible for analytical financial reporting which will provide objective insight into day to day operations, business performance and strategic priorities. Your expertise will be used to assist stakeholders in making informed and fact-based decisions. This role will drive process efficiency via regular reporting, budgeting and forecasting using financial methods, data analytics and reporting tools.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supporting and coordinating annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long term forecasting processes
• Providing insightful business intelligence to stakeholders through fact-based financial analysis
• Identify trends, metrics and other data to support business planning and forecasting
• Develop both standard and ADHOC reports
• Conduct ADHOC reviews and analysis of actual to budget variances
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports for board advisors and executive leadership
• Develop automated report generation for finance, operations and sales which include variance, KPI, KRI, Payroll, HR and industry benchmarking
• Ensure stakeholders have access to timely, relevant and accurate self-serve reporting and analytic tools
• Conduct financial modeling and sensitivity analysis to strengthen understanding of the impact of various event scenarios on business strategy
• Embrace new analytic methods, BI tools and approaches to data management to improve the timeliness of reporting and forecasting
• Proactively identify and integrate process improvements to ensure forecasting and reporting meet the long-term needs of the business
• Support due diligence on potential M&A targets
• ADHOC financial modelling, analysis and report requests for capital asset acquisitions, new facilities, RFPs, client profitability, etc.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting
• Broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial analysis techniques
• A focus on accuracy and completeness of analytical reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• High standards of ethics with trusted ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to liaison effectively and positively with all levels of the organization
• Project management and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Posses strong organizational and time management skills

Education & Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or other quantitative field
• Accounting or Finance related designation (CPA, CFA, CBV)
• Experience in SQL (SSAS/OLAP/SSRS), VBA and BI tools (Power BI, Qlik, Tableau, Hyperion, COGNOS)
• Advanced Excel, report programming and database skills
• 5 years experience in a Finance or analytics role

Best Service Pros is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on qualifications, experience and skills. If you feel you meet the requirements of this role, please apply today.

Please note, due to the high volume of applicants, only those who meet our requirements, will be contacted. Thank you.

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JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Regional Director, Capital Asset Management & Planning, the Manager, Financial Planning & Business Support (Facilities & Real Estate) provides a key operational role in providing a linkage between VCH Corporate Finance and Facilities & Real Estate.
The Manager provides operating and financial support to Facilities & Real Estate and liaises with VCH Corporate Finance in supporting the analysis of the financial results. The Manager is responsible for gathering information, analyzing and assessing the financial performance of Facilities & Real Estate to support key business decisions and optimize the use of resources.
He/she prepares financial reports, detailed variance analysis to budget, memos, proposals, and presentations to support best practices, and develops processes and guidelines for operational planning to support Facilities & Real Estate, and VCH Finance.
He/she must identify key corporate issues and assumptions to facilitate the processes and procedures that enable the accurate and timely completion of the annual budget planning process as well as any approvals and implementation of changes to the operating budget.
Primary working relationships are with VCH Finance Directors and Facilities & Real Estate Directors and Managers. In order to accomplish the objectives, he/she liaises with members of the financial services team, other Lower Mainland Health Authorities/ Organizations, and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field plus completion of a professional accounting designation (C.A., C.G.A, or C.M.A) with a minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related experience in a large and complex unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Role Specific Expertise:
• Demonstrated financial planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting skills
• Broad knowledge of computerized financial systems and procedures and advanced computer skills (Excel) for financial modeling, word processing, presentation and database applications
• Comprehensive technical expertise, process management, analytical skills and business acumen
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial, administrative and contract management
• Demonstrated ability to strategically and creatively solve complex problems within a dynamic and changing environment
• Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills including demonstrated facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to communicate effectively at different levels within the organization to influence decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:
Respect:
• You question actions inconsistent with our values
• You treat people with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you
Performance Excellence:
• You hire great people and expect great things from them
• You inspire others with your thirst for excellence
Learning Organization:
• You create an environment where people can flourish and grow
• You seek what is best for the health system, rather than the best for yourself or your group
Courage to Innovate:
• You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability
• You take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing
SHARED VALUES:
You care for everyone:
• You’re compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others.
• You are respectful, treating people as equals, and valuing others’ perspectives and differences.
• You are appreciative of others’ efforts and give them praise when it’s due.
You are always learning:
• You are open minded, always receptive to different perspectives and ways of doing things.
• You are curious and ask questions to find a deeper understanding.
• You share your expertise and mentor others by sharing your knowledge and experience.
You strive for better results:
• You are accountable, and take responsibility for what you say, what you do, and who you engage in achieving better results.
• You’re a solution finder, empowered to solve the challenges we face in healthcare.
• You take ownership for growth and development and personal development, always seek feedback and opportunities to improve how we do things.
Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting.
Hours of Work may vary due to project requirements.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Regional Director, Capital Asset Management & Planning, the Manager, Financial Planning & Business Support (Facilities & Real Estate) provides a key operational role in providing a linkage between VCH Corporate Finance and Facilities & Real Estate. The Manager provides operating and financial support to Facilities & Real Estate and liaises with VCH Corporate Finance in supporting the analysis of the financial results. The Manager is responsible for gathering information, analyzing and assessing the financial performance of Facilities & Real Estate to support key business decisions and optimize the use of resources.He/she prepares financial reports, detailed variance analysis to budget, memos, proposals, and presentations to support best practices, and develops processes and guidelines for operational planning to support Facilities & Real Estate, and VCH Finance. He/she must identify key corporate issues and assumptions to facilitate the processes and procedures that enable the accurate and timely completion of the annual budget planning process as well as any approvals and implementation of changes to the operating budget. Primary working relationships are with VCH Finance Directors and Facilities & Real Estate Directors and Managers. In order to accomplish the objectives, he/she liaises with members of the financial services team, other Lower Mainland Health Authorities/ Organizations, and external stakeholders.QUALIFICATIONS:Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field plus completion of a professional accounting designation (C.A., C.G.A, or C.M.A) with a minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related experience in a large and complex unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Role Specific Expertise:• Demonstrated financial planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting skills• Broad knowledge of computerized financial systems and procedures and advanced computer skills (Excel) for financial modeling, word processing, presentation and database applications• Comprehensive technical expertise, process management, analytical skills and business acumen• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial, administrative and contract management• Demonstrated ability to strategically and creatively solve complex problems within a dynamic and changing environment • Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills including demonstrated facilitation skills• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to communicate effectively at different levels within the organization to influence decision-making• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with othersMANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:Respect:• You question actions inconsistent with our values• You treat people with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with youPerformance Excellence:• You hire great people and expect great things from them• You inspire others with your thirst for excellenceLearning Organization:• You create an environment where people can flourish and grow• You seek what is best for the health system, rather than the best for yourself or your groupCourage to Innovate:• You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability• You take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizingSHARED VALUES:You care for everyone:• You’re compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others.• You are respectful, treating people as equals, and valuing others’ perspectives and differences.• You are appreciative of others’ efforts and give them praise when it’s due.You are always learning:• You are open minded, always receptive to different perspectives and ways of doing things.• You are curious and ask questions to find a deeper understanding.• You share your expertise and mentor others by sharing your knowledge and experience.You strive for better results:• You are accountable, and take responsibility for what you say, what you do, and who you engage in achieving better results.• You’re a solution finder, empowered to solve the challenges we face in healthcare.• You take ownership for growth and development and personal development, always seek feedback and opportunities to improve how we do things.Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting.Hours of Work may vary due to project requirements.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

The Financial Advisor Opportunity

We’re looking for dedicated people with an entrepreneurial spirit and an agile and proactive mindset who want to help Canadians achieve their financial goals. Perhaps you are considering a career change or, if you are currently in the industry, you are seeking an opportunity to improve outcomes for yourself and clients. Becoming a financial advisor with IG Wealth Management requires a high degree of dedication, commitment, and effort. For the right individual, combined with our support, this will be a highly rewarding career both personally and professionally. We are committed to excellence. Today, over 1,400 of our Consultants hold the CFP or F. Pl. designation, with a goal of having 100% of Consultants certified.

At IG Wealth Management, you build your practice on your terms – working directly with clients to develop relationships, provide comprehensive financial plans, and help them achieve financial confidence with their life-long financial goals. It’s a rewarding career and we invite you to explore the opportunity we offer:

• Provide industry-leading training, support, and ongoing development throughout your career
• Support you through a team of advanced financial planning experts and a network of wealth planning, mortgage, and insurance planning specialists
• Offer exceptional income potential, where your earnings are reflective of your efforts.
• Encourage independence and work-life synergy as you plan your schedule

About IG Wealth Management

Our goal is to be Canada’s financial partner of choice.
For more than 90 years, we have built meaningful, long-term relationships with our clients and their families. Our synchronized approach to financial planning looks at all aspects of a client’s financial life. We take the time to explore all the life goals, financial aspirations, and concerns clients have for themselves and their families, and then follow up with a comprehensive analysis of their overall financial well-being. We know that life is dynamic, so we assess and adjust client plans as their circumstances change. This approach enables them to take advantage of the possibilities that life brings and helps them realize their full financial potential. Today we deliver financial planning and wealth advice to more than one million Canadians coast to coast through our network of financial advisors.

At MNP we pride ourselves on being different – it’s our entrepreneurial drive that sets us apart. It’s the same drive that’s helped us become Canada’s fastest growing national firm. We foster collaboration, value your ideas, promote based on talent, live balanced lifestyles and make time for FUN. We are one firm, one team, collaborating to support you wherever you want to take your career.

Join the momentum. We are seeking a Senior Associate for our growing Corporate Finance team. Positioning our clients for success, MNP Corporate Finance is a leader in providing transaction advisory services throughout Canada. Our team of recognized professionals help clients maximize their potential by providing innovative strategies for divestitures, financing, due diligence and acquisitions. With offices strategically located across Canada, we have the experience and expertise organizations need to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the national and global marketplace.

Performance Expectations

• Complete report writing on transaction services engagements
• Conduct, interpret and analyse business and market research using mediums applicable to the client business such as Internet, industry and government written documentation, interviews with customers and competitors and information gathered in site visits
• Assist with the development of qualitative and quantitative analysis resulting from information obtained through business and market research
• Conduct detailed analysis relating to quality of earnings reviews, sustainability of EBITDA, quality of assets and working capital
• Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis to link business strategy to performance and due diligence findings
• Collaborate on cross-functional teams to deliver client service results
• Build, update and maintain MS Excel based financial and valuation models
• Assist with the preparation of pitch presentations to prospective clients
• Keep abreast of market trends in order to assess current approaches and compare research results
• Monitor existing approach to research and adapt methods where required
• Formulate market and industry trends, broad synopsis as well as general conclusions
• Prepare technical based analysis, which may be in the form of projections, forecasts and/or models
• Identify competitive issues and performance indicators on both a macro and micro level specific to the target market
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Raise awareness of MNP at community events
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop your Corporate Finance knowledge

Credentials

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting and/or Finance major is preferred); completion of a Master’s Degree in a related field is considered an asset
• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
• 4 to 6 years of experience at a professional services firm, ideally in financial analysis and modeling
• 1 to 2 years of Corporate Finance or mergers and acquisition experience
• Experience in the preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Strong technical accounting skills with detailed knowledge of GAAP
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

Core Competencies and Personal Characteristics

• Integrity – professional whose honesty, integrity, confidentiality and high ethical standards contributes to effective leadership and optimal business relationships
• Energy – displays enthusiasm, optimism, drive and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity and a balanced lifestyle
• Diversity – understands the importance of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and is respectful of individual differences
• Communication – effectively expresses ideas and conveys information in business writing, conversations and interactions with others
• Client Service Excellence – understands the importance of quality client service by being courteous, responding to client requests in a timely manner and monitoring satisfaction
• Teamwork & Relationship Development – works collaboratively with team members in order to achieve a common goal and develops, maintains and strengthens relationships with others, both inside and outside the Firm
• Accountability – takes responsibility for one’s own performance by setting clear goals and tracking progress against those goals; is highly organized and uses personal judgement and decision making
• Flexibility – effectively manages multiple assignments, adapts to changing priorities and is able to work independently or as part of a team

More than a paycheque, MNP delivers. You’ll be empowered to share your ideas, take on new challenges and advance your career.

Join a diverse firm committed to maintaining its unique culture and fostering a balanced lifestyle. MNP offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside the office! You can expect: generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored FUN social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, client and team member referral bonuses, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, work-life flexibility, exclusive access to a variety of perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible dress for your day environment and more!

About Us:

In 2004, Teradici set out to create the best virtual desktop and workstation experience in the world, and along the way we've enabled the most demanding use cases with requirements like top secret security, complex IT infrastructures, and intensive graphics performance. Our PCoIP technology fundamentally simplifies how computing is provisioned, managed and used.

With over 15 million endpoints deployed around the globe, we're no startup. Top government agencies, media conglomerates, production studios, financial firms, and design houses trust Teradici to support their need for secure, high-performance virtual desktops and workstations delivered from private data centers, public clouds, or any combination of both.

Overview:

As a Financial Analyst, you will assume responsibility for revenue and expense forecasting using Salesforce and Adaptive Insights. Working with senior managers, you will perform project cost variance analysis, provide analytical support on a wide variety of projects and track actuals against budget. In this role, you will help create timely and relevant presentations used for strategic and operational decision making and will work with complex financial models. Our ideal candidate will have experience with Adaptive Insights and Salesforce or similar cloud-based planning software or CRM, be a quick learner and enjoy a challenging and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform project costing variance analysis of actuals against various forecast, historical or budget versions
• Design, create and maintain relevant financial models in Excel
• Perform and present insightful and analyses with data
• Make recommendations to sales and other department owners to drive better performance
• Prepare management and board presentations with high level of accuracy  
• Create and maintain key performance indicators and dashboard reports
• Analyze trends, assess financial performance, and make recommendations
• Model business cases, scenarios and other financial projections on a timely basis
• Organize, prepare and moderate operations review meetings with various stakeholders
• Prepare ad hoc reports and assist with other finance projects as required
• Identify and recommend process improvements

Requirements:

• Experience using and/or implementing Adaptive Insights and/or Salesforce a strong asset
• Knowledge of SaaS business metrics and benchmarking a strong asset
• University degree in finance, accounting, or economics
• 3-5 years of accounting, FP&A or finance experience
• Experience creating presentations in Power Point
• Experience in designing and creating complex Excel financial models
• Experience with capital budgeting or project valuation
• Experience developing, tracking and reporting software-related KPI’s is an asset
• Technology industry experience is an asset
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or guidance
• Ability to exercise good judgment, show initiative and be proactive
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work effectively under pressure
• Self-motivated, results-oriented with a focus on delivering high quality work product
• Willingness to challenge existing processes and methods to find opportunities for improvement

Perks:

• We offer a competitive base salary, Employee Bonus Plan (company performance based) and stock option grants. Our health benefits and retirement savings contributions start right away – no waiting period! We also offer three weeks of vacation for the first year (accrued and increased annually, up to 20 days per year)
• We develop and nurture our employees to be their best and bring their authentic selves to every team interaction. We strive for a dynamic team environment that is transparent and allows everyone to contribute and be heard.
• The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. As a result of COVID-19, we have implemented a Work From Home initiative for all employees and we encourage our teams to stay connected virtually during this time.
• Once our office is open again, we are excited to offer: 
  • Monthly social events & activities
  • Luxury shuttle service to and from the nearest SkyTrain station
  • Underground and secured bike "cage"
  • Fully equipped onsite gym, Basketball, "Beach" Volleyball court and weekly yoga classes
• Teradici supports remote work flexibility using our own Cloud Access Software!

Client ID: 303311

Senior QA, Financial Industry Experience
On behalf of our client in the financial industry, Procom Consultants Group is currently searching for a Senior QA, Financial Industry Experience.
The Sr. Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst is responsible for ensuring the quality standards are met for application development and system implementation for a product domain. The Sr. QA Analyst oversees a team of QA Analysts for monitoring, analysis, test planning, testing and reporting of projects and product support activities. By following a disciplined and best practice approach, the Sr. QA Analyst ensures that the QA team performs all functions and adheres to all QA practices and methodologies essential to meeting quality objectives of the product; end-user requirements have been satisfied; applications and systems have been developed and deployed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures; and the integrity of the client’s data and ongoing business operations is preserved.

Senior QA, Financial Industry Experience Job Description:

Testing:

*           Work with Project Manager to establish strategy and timelines for transformation initiatives and develop and track metrics across different phases of testing.

*           Manage testing priorities and acts as a point of contact; track deliverables, manage delivery schedules and perform risk assessment, identify reusable and scalable solutions.

*           Manage operational, reputational, and intellectual risks during different phases of testing and provide support for Emergency Response Team (ERT) issues.

*           Design, recommend and/or modify QA operational model based on changing organizational needs and ensure associated documentation is up-to-date.

Leadership and Change Management

*           Lead a team of QA Analysts to deliver on the QA vision and focus on providing effective, efficient and appropriate quality assurance services to a product domain.

*           Provide effective coaching, mentoring and performance management to the QA team members, including goal and expectation setting, regular feedback and training and development support.

*           Assign day-to-day activities to QA team members and ensure on time delivery while managing multiple projects and resolving team conflicts.

*           Collaborate with Applications, Development and QA Managers to develop and implement internal policies, practices and standards to meet customer expectations.

*           Work closely with the other members of the QA, development teams and other departments within the organization and with external vendors

Customer Management:

*           Understand the industry trends and stay relevant on the latest testing tools and techniques to better serve client’s customers.

*           Maintain a healthy relationship between developers and end users to ensure customer commitments and service levels are met.

*           Create and update testing dashboards that provides executives with the current status of the testing projects and milestones.

Business Knowledge:

*          Business knowledge of credit card products and servicing

*          Develop functional knowledge of different products and Lines of Business (LoB) to identify issues and risks - work with multiple stakeholders to eliminate impediments.

*          Develop a strong understanding of business requirements and apply knowledge to prioritize new and existing project delivery.

*         Be aware of regulatory standards (including OSFI) and expectations for information security, cyber security and privacy related to credit unions.

*         Maintain and update change, release and configuration management concepts and processes.

• Minimum 4-6 Years of Job-Related Experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Senior QA Analyst working with QA Analyst for a specific product domain or program. A minimum of 5 years’ experiences in software quality assurance or application development. Familiarity with the financial service industry is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree or a diploma requiring 3 - 4 years of full-time study.

*           Bachelor’s degree in technology related field. An equivalent combination of education and experiences will also be considered. Training in software quality methods is highly desirable. 

*           IT Industry QA Certification is required. (i.e. ISTQB Foundation, Agile, or Practitioner)

*           PMP or other project management training would be an asset
*          Excellent knowledge of QA methods, planning, approaches to testing and defect identification and resolution.
*           Solid understanding and experience in software development, system development, security and database design.
*           Solid knowledge of change, release and configuration management concepts and processes.
*           Excellent knowledge and experience with testing tools (i.e. HPALM, JIRA, SoapUI) and other tools (i.e. Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint).
*           Solid knowledge and experience with Waterfall and Agile methodology.
*           Experience and knowledge with test automation concepts (data-driven framework, keyword driven framework etc.) and tools (like Selenium, TestingWhiz, HP-UFT) are preferred.
*           Experience and knowledge with test performance testing tools like Loadrunner, IBM rational performance tester etc. would be an asset.
*          Application development and/or Scripting knowledge and experience would be an asset.
*          Prior financial industry experience, preferably credit card domain
*           Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
*          Experience working with and managing offshore testing resources
*          Ability to maintain strategic relationship with internal customers (QA director, Infrastructure, Architecture etc.).

Senior QA, Financial Industry Experience Job Length:
10 months rolling contract 

Senior QA, Financial Industry Experience Work Location:
Remote post to COVID, Must commit to PST hours