Temporary Full-Time Exempt (2 years)
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems.
Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
Are you a strategic finance professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing organizational decision-making, and partnering with leaders to turn ideas into financially sound solutions?
The City of Coquitlam is seeking a Senior Corporate Financial Advisor to join our Finance & Legal team. Reporting to the General Manager, Finance & Legal, you will play a key role in helping shape corporate decision-making by providing strategic financial advice across a wide range of initiatives that impact one of British Columbia's fastest-growing municipalities.
This role extends well beyond traditional budgeting and financial reporting. As a trusted financial advisor, you'll work collaboratively with leaders across the organization to understand operational priorities, evaluate opportunities, identify financial risks, and translate complex business initiatives into meaningful financial analysis that supports informed decision-making.
Success in this role requires curiosity, sound judgement, and the ability to build strong relationships across the organization. You'll take the time to understand the operational context behind major initiatives before helping departments communicate the financial implications of their work. Your work will help shape important decisions that have a lasting impact on our community.
Main Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders across the organization to provide strategic financial advice on major corporate initiatives, operational priorities, and emerging opportunities.
- Evaluate the financial implications of business cases, Council reports, contracts, policies, legislative changes, and strategic initiatives.
- Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and long-term financial forecasts to support informed decision-making.
- Provide expert advice related to operating and capital budgets, funding strategies, revenue generation, financial risk, costing scenarios, cash flow, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Conduct research and analysis on complex financial issues and recommend innovative solutions that improve organizational performance and financial outcomes.
- Collaborate with departments to understand operational priorities and translate them into meaningful financial analysis and recommendations.
- Support departments in effectively communicating the operational drivers behind financial results and strategic initiatives.
- Review financial information through a corporate lens, ensuring consistency with organizational priorities, financial policies, and best practices.
- Build trusted relationships across the organization by providing objective, thoughtful, and practical financial advice that supports executive decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing complex financial analysis, business cases, and strategic financial recommendations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, presentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who possess:
- Experience developing sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to support executive decision-making.
- Experience conducting policy analysis and assessing the financial implications of organizational initiatives.
- Experience evaluating financial risk and providing recommendations to support strategic decisions.
- Experience preparing business cases, reports, and strategic financial recommendations.
- Experience supporting capital planning and infrastructure investment decisions.
- Experience contributing to long-range financial planning and corporate financial strategies.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, relationship-focused finance professional who enjoys partnering with people to solve complex business challenges. You recognize that the best financial advice begins with understanding the operational context, asking thoughtful questions, and building trust before offering recommendations.
You are equally comfortable working through detailed financial analysis and engaging in strategic conversations with senior leaders. You have the ability to translate complex financial information into practical advice that helps others make informed decisions, while maintaining a broad organizational perspective.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve, curiosity is encouraged, and collaboration leads to better outcomes. Adaptable and open-minded, you enjoy researching best practices, exploring new ideas, and continuously improving how financial information supports organizational decision-making.
Why Work With Us
- Help shape major corporate decisions that influence one of British Columbia's fastest-growing municipalities.
- Partner with senior leaders across the organization on initiatives that will have a lasting impact on the community.
- Join a collaborative, high-performing Finance & Legal leadership team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and thoughtful debate.
- Work alongside experienced municipal finance professionals while expanding your own strategic advisory capabilities.
- Gain exposure to complex, organization-wide initiatives where your analysis and recommendations have meaningful impact.
- Be part of an organization recognized as one of BC's Top Employers and committed to delivering exceptional public service.
What We Offer:
This excluded position has an annual salary range of $113,373 to $127,529 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan when eligible.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on July, 27, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
