Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Requisition Number: VICEP005959

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• Posted: March 7, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Vancity Centre
183 Terminal Ave
Vancouver, BC V6A4G2, CAN

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the workplace

As a VP, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), you’ll provide strategic direction, leadership & oversight for Vancity’s financial planning, forecasting, financial analysis & management reporting functions. You will lead a team of financial professionals responsible for building strong relationships with cross-functional team members, including senior leaders, to develop a financial outlook for Vancity to ensure that the collective actions & plans of all business units are in line with targets, strategic objectives & regulatory requirements.

This role will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. This role may require you to work in-office at least once a week.

A typical day would involve:

• Lead the annual budgeting process including development of targets aligned with Vancity’s strategy and ensures that financial plans are robust and resilient with regards to potential risks and scenarios.
• Develop and manage analyses and reports to support management with insights to enable ongoing tracking and monitoring of financial and business performance across different views (including line of business, product, channel, etc.)
• Analyze financial trends and prepare financial forecasts on a monthly basis to inform the development of actionable insights for management to enhance revenue and growth opportunities and/or implement operational efficiency opportunities.
• Build financial models to support the evaluation of potential investments and new business initiatives with consideration of underlying operational drivers and resulting financial metrics, in addition to providing strategic business advice to support qualitative analyses of the same.
• Strong business acumen, leadership skills and interpersonal abilities as a valued business partner to enable development of credibility with and influence on peers and other leaders with the objective of creating alignment with strategic and financial plans and targets.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation is an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or a related field
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing FP&A teams and working with senior executives
• Experience within financial services, banking, or fintech is highly advantageous
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
• Experience with financial systems and enterprise planning tools
• Strong business acumen and ability to align financial planning with corporate strategy
• Experience partnering with executives and influencing key business decisions
• Ability to drive financial performance insights across different business units
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build scenario models to assess business resilience and operational efficiency opportunities

You are:

• A people leader – You have the ability to inspire and motivate your team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. You are skilled in effectively managing team dynamics to achieve organizational goals.
• A strong communicator – Your ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, ensures alignment across all levels of the organization. You bridge the gap and translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Analytical – You thrive on making data-driven decisions and are hands-on in collecting and analyzing financial data to build models, identify trends, and recommend strategies that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for this role is $177,200 to $266,000 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows.
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
• We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.