Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation (NDC) was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation - Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw. Nch’ḵaỷ’s mandate is to develop, manage, and own the active businesses of the Nation and was created to allow for the separation of business and politics within the Squamish Nation.
Our mission is to generate wealth and prosperity from economic opportunities for current and future generations of the Squamish Nation.
JOINING OUR TEAM
The Senior Financial Analyst is a Permanent Full-Time position based at Nch’ḵaỷ’s Head Office. Our Head Office is in West Vancouver, BC on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵw̱xwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and its people. You will be working towards generating wealth and prosperity for the people of the Squamish Nation. You will be working with a supportive team. You will have the opportunity for continuous learning, development, and growth within your job and career.
We offer our Team Members generous benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture. We are looking for Team Members who align with our values, Squamish Nation values – Úxwumixw (Community), Sté lmexw (Collective), Nexwníw (Pride), Wená xws (Empowerment, Respecting Others), Siyám̓ in (Leadership, Everyone has a role to play), Snew̓ íyelh (Culture, Tradition, Resilience, Foundation, Teachings, Knowledge).
In return, we offer:
- Opportunities for career growth and development,
- Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team,
- Flexible work schedule (hybrid),
- Extended dental and health care benefits,
- Employee and Family Assistance Program,
- Pension Plan and Supplementary Savings Plan,
- Life Insurance,
- Paid leave (i.e., sick leave, vacation, family days) and 14 statutory holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Scope of the Position
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in providing the visibility needed to support the growth of Nch’kay. This role supports critical business decisions that will shape Nch’ḵaỷ’s future by conducting comprehensive financial analysis, due diligence, and market research for potential investments and Nch’ḵaỷ Operations.
This position requires close collaboration with operational colleagues to collectively generate long term value for Nch’ḵaỷ and the community we serve. The successful candidate will leverage a deep sense of curiosity, exceptional analytical skills, and financial acumen to provide insights that drive profitability. By fostering collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams the Senior Financial Analyst will help to transform those insights into tangible actions.
As a key member of the finance team, the Senior Financial Analyst will contribute significantly to strategic decision-making by driving excellence in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and overall business partnering. A strong financial analysis background is crucial for success in this role.
A. Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities
a. Budgeting and Forecasting
- Responsible for supporting the annual budget process, consolidation, reporting, and long-range planning.
- Lead the development and maintenance of financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and supporting strategic initiatives and business decisions.
b. Reporting, Forecasting, and Analysis
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, identifying trends and variances.
- Perform analysis of financial and non-financial data and compare actuals to budget and forecast to provide insights that can be implemented to improve financial performance.
- Prepare monthly reporting packages and work closely with the FP&A Manager, to provide monthly insight to the Chief Financial Officer and other senior leadership.
- Support the construction of business cases, perform ad-hoc financial analysis and prepare presentations that communicate findings to Nch’ḵaỷ’s executive leadership.
- Drive the evolution of processes and policies as part of the effort to continually improve the finance function.
- Conduct detailed cash flow analysis to ensure liquidity and optimize cash management.
B. Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor
C. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Certified accountant qualification (CPA or equivalent) or MBA designation required.
- Experience in FP&A including undertaking analysis of information; drawing conclusions and financial reporting.
- Comfortable with ambiguity - being able to provide clarity and guide decision making.
- Strong results orientation and bias for action with the ability to discern the steps needed to be successful.
- Adheres to and promotes Nch’ḵaỷ’s six Guiding Principles (Leadership, Trust, Respect, Wisdom, Competence, and Passion).
- Experience working with First Nations is considered an asset.
D. Special Requirements
- Willing to work additional hours and off-site as required.
Doing business the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh way, on unceded Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory
