We are looking for an experienced Finance Consultant to join our team in Vancouver, British Columbia. This long-term contract position focuses on delivering expert financial guidance, strategic analysis, and operational support for a new branch. The role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to budgeting, reporting, and accounting processes while ensuring the financial health and efficiency of the organization.Responsibilities:• Develop the initial annual budget for a new branch by leveraging existing templates, documentation, and historical data.• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to provide strategic recommendations.• Prepare detailed financial statements and comparison reports to support decision-making.• Analyze multiple funding streams to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.• Assist in year-end program reporting by collaborating with stakeholders and utilizing established templates.• Oversee accounts payable processes and coordinate with external bookkeeping partners.• Manage accounts receivable functions and cheque disbursement using accounting software.• Support preparations for the first financial audit, including auditor selection and documentation.• Contribute to creating and refining expense and reimbursement policies while advising on financial controls.• Help streamline cheque distribution processes to enhance scalability and efficiency for external partner payments.