FO 15R – Finance Inventory Analyst

Job title: FO 15R – Finance Inventory Analyst

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Job description: At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations – from supply chain logistics, to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 12 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

Finance is separated into four work groups (Finance Corporate, Finance Wholesale, Finance Retail, and Shared Services) and provides financial services to all LDB departments. The Finance division provides financial reporting, advisory services, budgeting, capital asset reporting, and financial transactional processing (banking, accounting payable, accounts receivable). Finance is responsible for the LDB’s enterprise risk management program and oversees regulatory compliance for BC liquor manufacturers/warehouses.

The Finance Inventory Analyst provides inventory management and accounting-related expertise, analysis, recommendations to support optimal inventory control and accounting best practices related to inventory management activities arising from the $1 billion dollar in sales made by the BC Liquor Stores across the province.

A criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience:

The following equivalencies will be considered:

• Degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent discipline and six months of recent, related, experience*
• Diploma in accounting or business administration or equivalent discipline and one year of recent, related experience*
• Certificate in accounting or business administration or equivalent discipline and three years of recent, related experience*

*Recent, related experience must include experience in the following within the last 5 years:

• Providing financial services (see ‘specific accountabilities,’ above), including inventory transactions, reconciliation, adjustments, exception reporting, etc.
• Providing analysis and recommendations related to the financial aspects of inventory management and the resolution of issues.

Preference may be given to those candidates’ experience in the beverage alcohol industry/supply chain, or a large retail environment.

How to Apply & Application Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the Position Requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description.

A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Claire Xu, Senior Manager, Store Support and Systems at 604-252-7583.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Expected salary: $51532 – 58345 per year

Location: Burnaby, BC

Job date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 03:28:58 GMT