Senior Analyst/Associate, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
BCI
Victoria, BC
Full-Time
$295
OfficeSenior
About Us:
With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.
BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Actionpage.
POSTING CLOSE DATE:July7, 2026
BCI is looking for a Senior Analyst or Associate (the level will be determined based on your experience) to join BCI's Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team which sits at the intersection of finance and strategy — supporting 13 internal departments through annual budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting and the kind of bespoke analysis that helps senior leaders make confident decisions. Thisisn'ta routine, heads-down reporting role. With three major annual cycles and a mandate to bring fresh thinking to every client relationship,you'llspend as much time building trust with stakeholders as you will digging through data.
The ideal candidate will be able to translate complex datasets into compelling stories — someone who builds relationships proactively, thrives in ambiguity, and genuinely enjoys being the trusted financial voice in the room. Whetheryou'recoming from a Big Four firm, a pension fund, or an asset manager, ifyou'recurious, client-oriented, and ready to work with some of the most interestingcorporatedata in institutional finance, this role is worth your attention.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, CFP&A, the Senior Analyst and Associate both support senior executives from various BCI departments in their annual budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes providing analysis to support strategic planning decisions, including budget-to-actual variance analysis, trend identification, and recommendations to improve spend and budget accuracy. Both roles contribute to branch reporting deliverables for the Senior Management Team (SMT), Executive Management Team (EMT), Audit Committee (AC), Board of Directors, and Clients.
Provides advanced analysis in a supporting capacity on branch reporting deliverables.
Provides in-depth analysis and takes a lead role on key branch reporting deliverables.
May provide direction to junior team members and/or have direct reports on occasion.
The Finance department is part of BCI Operations andis responsible forinvestment and corporate accounting, valuations, as well as financial statements and financial reporting to our clients. The team also leads BCI’s budgeting process, tax structuring and tax compliance, finance client engagement, finance operations, procurement, and investment performance and analytics. Working with our internal business partners, auditors and external advisors, the Finance department strives to be a trusted advisor to our internal and external clients by providingtimely,accurate, and relevant financial information and analysis.
Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (CFP&A)is responsible forthe management of BCI's budget and forecasts and providingaccurateandtimelyfinancial reporting to various stakeholders including department owners, Executive Management Team, and Board of Directors.
The branch is dedicated to maximizing BCI’s cost effectiveness by providing sound financial analysis and insights, which support business decision-making. The team diligently works to streamline financial processes,identifyareas for improvement, and implement best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
University degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
Professional finance or accounting designation (CPA or CFA)
Sound judgment and a service-oriented mindset with a commitment to high-quality work
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to tackle complex problems in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proficient with generative AI tools (e.g., Claude or ChatGPT) to accelerate and enhance analysis, modeling, and communication, including the judgment tovalidateoutputs and recognize where AI is not appropriate
2–3 years' experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting practices and procedures
Financial modeling experience
Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills
5+ years' experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting in an FP&A function
Strong understanding of accounting principles and the Finance function
Extensive financial modeling experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work confidently across a diverse range of professionals in a proactive and confidential manner
Proven experience engaging with senior and executive management
Experience in asset management or financial services, preferably within a complex decentralized organization
Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar planning and accounting software, or other relevant business intelligence tools
Experienceoptimizingwork processes, balancing efficiency with client service needs
Analyzes budget-to-actual variances,identifieskey drivers of change, and prepares analysis to support management reporting
Prepares monthly cost accruals and reclassifications, and collaborates with Corporate Accounting to complete month-end closein a timely manner
Utilizes Workday Adaptive Planning to prepare andmaintainaccurateforecast and budget reporting
Liaises with budget leads and client departments across the organization to obtain, update, and verify forecast and budget information
Contributes to the development, execution, and continuous improvement of KPI reporting processes and procedures
Develops andmaintainsrelationships with BCI staff to support effective delivery of CFP&A services
Supports annual budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly forecast updates for assigned departments, collaborating with Finance teams and Client Departments to ensure accuracy and completeness
Prepares and presents budget and forecast-related reporting to various audiences including the Board, management, and budget and project owners
Supports Client Department budget leads by preparing and updating financial information and providing ad hoc financial analysis toassistwith decision making
Mayassistthe Senior Manager and Director with special projects and corporate deliverables
Prepares annual budgets, forecasts, and quarterly forecast updates for assigned departments, collaborating with Finance teams — primarily Corporate Accounting, Procurement, and Client FP&A — and Client Departments to ensure accuracy and completeness
Develops recommendations to improve spend and budget accuracy using advanced financial modeling
Oversees and reviews the monthly internal cost recovery process and its various reporting outputs for the Board, Clients, Senior Management Team, and department heads
Provides invoice coding support to various client departments to ensureaccuratecost allocation
Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to Client Department senior leadership and budget owners
Partners with Client Department budget leads at regular intervals to prepare, update, and present financial information, and provides ad hoc analysis, input, and recommendations to support decision making
Supports the Senior Manager and Director with special projects and corporate deliverables for SMT, EMT, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and Clients
This role will be based in our headquarters in downtown Victoria, BC.
The annualized salary range for this Victoria based role is:
Senior Analyst:CAD $93,000 - $110,000
Associate:CAD $106,000 - $128,000
BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.
Next Steps:
To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.
At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at hr@bci.ca.
To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page.
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