Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Projects

Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Projects

Location: North Vancouver Type: Permanent Full-Time Status: Open Until Filled

About the Role

Are you a strategic, analytical, and collaborative finance professional with expertise in capital project planning and financial modeling? Squamish Nation is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Projects to join the Estx̱ wáy̓usem Finance team.

This role plays a critical part in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and oversight of a diverse portfolio of capital initiatives, including housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects. You will contribute to long-term financial strategies that support the growth and sustainability of the Squamish Nation and its related entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and provide support for a portfolio of capital projects across housing, infrastructure, economic development, and community amenities.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support project evaluation, funding decisions, and long-term planning.
• Assist in the preparation and management of capital budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting for projects exceeding $100M annually.
• Support the development of multi-year and long-term financial plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with project managers, development teams, and non-financial stakeholders to provide financial insight and guidance.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Contribute to integrated financial strategies across the Squamish Nation and related entities.
• Support reporting requirements, including internal reporting and presentations to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, tools, and reporting related to capital planning.
• Contribute to departmental and organizational goals through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience, ideally focused on capital projects, infrastructure, or development.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and advanced financial modeling.
• Experience working with large and complex budgets (exposure to $100M+ portfolios considered an asset).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Experience working within a First Nations community environment is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $80,026 - $120,040

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits:

• Extended medical and dental
• Pension matching
• Supplementary savings
• Professional development budget

Why Work With Us

• Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw'úḵw'ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw'is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.