Financial consultant

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12596

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking a Financial consultant to work on a 12- month contract for one of BC's largest utility and energy companies.

The Financial consultant facilitates complex decision-making in support of the design and implementation of business change or improvement initiatives.

Location: Burnaby, Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Complete the Finance review of funding requests for projects and contract items that require executive approval.
• Complete Finance review memos for funding requests and contract items with an appropriate balance between timeliness, comprehensiveness and accuracy. Complete the memos within an acceptable time frame.
• Work with the planning and delivery teams to strengthen or clarify the funding requests while striking the appropriate balance between requesting changes to funding requests and leaving information “as is”.
• Develop and review NPV models.
• Provide advice and guidance on accounting items with regards to capitalization.

Requirements:

• A minimum eleven (11) years of directly related work experience or equivalent.
• A university degree preferably in business administration, economics or engineering
• A Finance or Accounting professional designation (i.e. CPA or CFA).
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Demonstrated ability to identify key issues and summarize complex information in a clear and concise manner. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting expected timelines. 
• Comfortable presenting to senior management and to large groups. 
• Effective and advanced planning, organizational, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills as this role works with multiple groups within and outside of Finance.
   

Nice to haves:

• > 5 years’ experience in either reviewing or preparing funding requests in recent years. 
• > 5 years’ experience providing guidance and direction to users with corporate or government policies. 
• In-depth knowledge of accounting practices and principles and their application to Property, Plant and Equipment. 
• > 3 years’ experience assessing capitalization requirements for capital projects. 
• > 2 years’ experience preparing and reviewing NPV models.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com