We are looking for a Finance Consultant for 6 months to support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting activities for a public sector client in Surrey, British Columbia. The Finance Consultant will play a key role in strengthening month-end processes, improving visibility into departmental performance, and helping leadership make informed financial decisions over the 6 months. The successful individual will work closely with finance leaders to review financial data, develop forecasts, and deliver clear reporting across multiple business areas.

Responsibilities:

• Examine financial transactions to confirm entries are assigned to the appropriate General Ledger accounts and identify discrepancies for correction.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly P&L across numerous departments, highlighting spending patterns, risks, and performance trends.
• Track budget-to-actual results and provide timely updates to management on variances, projected outcomes, and areas requiring attention.
• Support month-end close activities by assisting with reconciliations, financial review, and the preparation of accurate reporting outputs.
• Partner with the Manager of Finance to build forecasts for programs, operational initiatives, and upcoming projects.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of financial and management reports that improve decision-making for leadership.
• Use available accounting and reporting tools to extract data, organize information, and improve the quality of financial analysis.
• Take on additional finance-related assignments as needed to support planning, reporting, and operational priorities.

To be considered for this opportunity, you are a designated accountant (CPA) with 10+ years of progressive accounting, financial planning and analysis experience with the ability to work onsite in Surrey for 2 days a week.

The following skills and experience are also desired:

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, or senior-level budget analysis roles.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to work comfortably with complex financial data; experience with Power BI or Power Query would be considered an asset.
• Hands-on familiarity with accounting software and financial systems, including the ability to review transactions and validate coding accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, solve problems independently, and work resourcefully in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with finance leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented attitude with a respectful, dependable, and accountable work style.
• Previous experience in a public sector or similar organizations would be an advantage.

If you are an experienced accounting and financial professional, please apply to Robert Half Management Resources today. Please contact our Vancouver office and submit your resume noting "Finance Consultant – Budget Analyst" in the subject line. Please quote Job Reference 05060-0013433166 in all correspondence.

You must currently live in Vancouver, and be legally authorized to work in Canada.