Business Analyst Musqueam Finance

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Business Analyst, will develop a cash flow monitoring system, reviewing all Musqueam agreements, and be responsible for organizational budgeting. This position will be responsible for identifying organizational needs, capturing, analyzing, and documenting Musqueam’s organizational requirements. This serves as an integral part of the Finance team, while also liaising between various departments within the Public Administration. This position is a full time, three year termed position with opportunity to extend dependent on funding.

Roles & Responsibilities

Cash Flow Monitoring & Management

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive cash flow monitoring system.
• Ensure real-time tracking of incoming and outgoing cash flow across all financial accounts and business units.
• Provide weekly updates and forecasts to the Chief Financial Officer on cash flow trends and potential risks. Provide monthly detailed cash flow reporting.

Organizational Budgeting

• Lead the development of annual and multi-year budgets in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor and track budget performance across departments, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Provide regular financial reports to department heads and the CFO, highlighting variances and making recommendations for cost controls.

Agreement Review & Analysis

• Conduct thorough financial reviews of all Musqueam agreements (including contracts, funding arrangements, and relationships).
• Ensure compliance with financial terms and identify potential financial risks.
• Liaise with legal and department leads to recommend adjustments to agreements as necessary to meet organizational objectives.

Needs Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Identify organizational needs through stakeholder interviews, department feedback, and data analysis.
• Capture, analyze, and document organizational requirements related to financial management, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Present recommendations to improve financial processes and systems based on organizational needs.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between the Finance team and other departments within Musqueam Public Administration to ensure effective financial planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather information and ensure all financial aspects of projects are accurately reflected and accounted for.
• Provide training and guidance to departments on budgeting processes and financial management best practices.

Financial Reporting & Data Analysis

• Prepare detailed financial reports for the CFO, Public Administration, and external stakeholders as required.
• Conduct data analysis to support financial decision-making, including trend analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Ensure financial data integrity by developing and maintaining efficient financial tracking systems.

Project Management

• Manage key financial projects such as the implementation of new budgeting tools or financial software.
• Ensure projects are completed within set timelines, budgets, and to the satisfaction of key stakeholders.

Compliance & Policy Adherence

• Ensure financial operations comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and external agreements.
• Assist in the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance financial governance across the organization.

 Grant & Funding Management

• Assist in preparing funding applications and monitor the financial compliance of various grants and funding received.
• Work closely with funding bodies to ensure proper documentation, reporting, and audit compliance.

Other related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill and knowledge attained by successful completion of a Post-secondary degree in Business, or a related field; a minimum of three years’ experience in a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Cultural competency and knowledge of Musqueam and First Nation cultural traditions;
• Project management methods and skills experience (including resourcing, planning, executing and reporting);
• Experience in developing budgets, forecasting and reporting in an administrative context;
• Verbal, presentation and public speaking skills and the ability to provide often complex information in a straight-forward and clear manner, to respond to questions and explain the department’s position on a wide range of program/policy issues.
• Skill in the use of workplace technology;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines;
• Ability to be discrete, use tact, and good judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions

• The work is performed in an office environment

Why work for Musqueam?

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band.  Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.