Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

PBC Solutions is looking for an Senior Financial Analyst! We operate in a hybrid in-person and virtual environment and the successful candidate must be based on southern Vancouver Island or in the Lower Mainland, with regular office presence required.
We provide solutions for benefit services with administration, technology, and innovation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience. PBC Solutions administers Health Insurance BC Services on behalf of the BC Ministry of Health, including medically necessary insured doctor services through the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and drug coverage through the PharmaCare and Fair PharmaCare programs.
While the initial focus of the role will be on delivery of BC Ministry of Health-related projects, efforts may expand to additional public and private client work.
Under the direction of the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), the Senior Financial Analyst provides advanced financial analysis, strategic insights, and decision support to enable organizational objectives and drive business performance. Working collaboratively with senior leadership and business stakeholders, this role leads complex budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting activities.
The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a trusted business partner, providing financial guidance and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions. The role is responsible for identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, developing actionable insights, and enhancing financial planning and reporting processes. The incumbent also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, supports cross-functional projects, and may provide mentorship and technical guidance to other finance team members.
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Modeling
Lead the development and maintenance of complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and strategic decision-making.
Prepare and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year financial plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Perform scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessments to evaluate financial impacts of business strategies, operational changes, and investment decisions.
Develop business cases and financial analyses to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and organizational priorities.
Financial Analysis, Reporting and Decision Support
Conduct detailed variance analysis of actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, identifying key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
Analyze financial performance metrics and key business drivers to assess organizational effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders, providing strategic financial guidance and decision support across operational and corporate initiatives.
Partner with cross-functional teams to understand operational drivers, assess financial impacts, and develop solutions that improve business performance.
Lead financial analysis related to new initiatives, service expansions, cost optimization opportunities, and organizational transformation projects.
Advanced Financial Systems & Process Improvement
Identify and implement opportunities to automate reporting, improve data quality, and increase the efficiency and transparency of financial planning activities.
Support the development of standardized reporting frameworks, dashboards, and performance metrics to strengthen financial management and decision-making capabilities.
Ad-hoc Analysis & Special Projects
Lead complex financial analyses and special projects.
Provide technical guidance, and subject matter expertise to team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
Support initiatives through rigorous financial evaluation, performance measurement, and benefits realization analysis.
Prepare presentations and supporting materials that effectively communicate financial performance, and business impacts.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field required
Minimum of 5 years’ of progressive financial analysis and reporting experience, or related roles.
Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., Workday).
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Experience with ERP/BI tools (e.g., Workday Adaptive, Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
Experience in information technology is an asset.
Effective communicator—able to translate financial data into meaningful insights.
Continuous improvement mindset with adaptability to changing business needs.
Travel/Work Location
We operate in a hybrid in-person and virtual environment.
We offer market competitive total compensation, including an annual incentive bonus plan and market-based salaries. Placement in the salary range will be determined by the level of experience and expertise based on corporate guidelines, with the goal to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
We offer a robust health & dental benefits plan, with flexible options that will meet you and your family's needs. We also offer generous vacation and paid leaves along with a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (PSPP), for all eligible employees.
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