Position Overview

The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is a national First Nation institution created by the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA). The FMB supports First Nations in their pursuit of social and economic well-being through the development of strong governance and financial managements systems.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting, the Financial Analyst, Corporate Servies, is a temporary role that will provide analytical and operational support to the Finance team across several priority areas including

This is a temporary role with a duration of 12 weeks. The position is ideal for a Co-op Student looking to work in the Fall.

Accountabilities

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of internal financial reports and variance analyses.
• Supporting the monitoring of departmental and program budgets.
• Assist in developing or updating financial models and forecasts.
• Support cash flow projection and deferred revenue reconciliations.
• Extract and analyze relevant data from the Sage 300 accounting system.
• Prepare and maintain working papers, ensuring accuracy, completeness and secure documentation practices.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, reconciliations and reporting tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Recent completion of, or current enrollment in, one of the following:
  • Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance
  • Post-graduate accounting diploma
  • Masters degree with a quantitative focus (e.g. accounting or finance).
• Basic understanding of transactional and accounting accrual principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling).
• Must have an understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or willingness to learn fund accounting and non-profit financial reporting.
• Experience working in an Indigenous environment or non-profit environment is an asset.
• Familiarity with Sage 300 is an asset.
  

Working Conditions

• This position is based in West Vancouver, BC; Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.
  

What We Offer

• Annual vacation allowance and generous paid stat & non-stat days;
• Work-life balance;
  
• Professional development & career growth opportunities.
  

FMB is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of all First Nations and people across Canada. We are an inclusive organization that treats all employees equally. As a First Nations Organization, applicants of Indigenous descent will be given preference.