BUDGET & OPERATIONS ANALYST

City of Toronto • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Asset Management within the Infrastructure and Resource Management (IRM) Section of the Solid Waste Management Services Division, the Budget and Operations Analyst will compile and analyze divisional information to support the preparation, review, implementation and monitoring of budgets and financial reports. This position performs duties related to the coordination of Capital and Operating budgets, in addition to conducting special studies, monitoring and reporting financial and statistical performance measures.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in financial management or other relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience in budget development, monitoring and control; forecasting and the preparation, delivery and presentation of financial reports.
• Considerable experience in computerized office systems, including spreadsheets (e.g. Excel), word processing (e.g. Word), presentation (e.g. PowerPoint) and database (e.g. Access) software packages as they relate to financial analysis and budgets.
• Experience with computerized accounting/budgeting software (e.g. SAP, CAPTOR).
• Knowledge and ability in variance reporting and conducting financial analysis including proposing effective strategies.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices employed in the effective application of budget and financial analysis and planning techniques of major business and/or government operations.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including both oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, monitor and coordinate the budgetary process in a complex organization.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
• Analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and to prioritize important issues from a fiscal and political/policy perspective.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and produce results within tight timeframes.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and to set priorities, plan and execute tasks.
• Familiarity with government legislation in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.

Nice To Haves

• A professional accounting designation or currently working towards a professional accounting designation would be an asset.
• Asset Management and public sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements.
• Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
• Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Develops and participates in the implementation of the division’s annual operating/capital budgets and financial monitoring policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and effective cost centre management
• Prepares and analyzes the departmental/divisional budget including monitoring of program expenditures, staffing and revenues.
• Analyzes budget submissions for conformance to corporate policy and rules, performs comparison with prior year and identifies issues.
• Provides technical advice and support to staff with problems/issues during the development of budget.
• Prepares and presents the capital and operating budget to senior management.
• Undertakes detailed analysis and recommends corrective action related to operating and capital variance reporting, budgeting and financial control.
• Provides financial, budgetary and administrative advice, guidance and analysis to support the delivery of services by divisions.
• Monitors in-year operating and capital budget adjustments and position adjustments.
• Reviews financial documents to determine correctness and validity of accounting information.
• Provides support to operating managers and directors by monitoring key performance and financial indicators.
• Develops financial and management reports for review by senior management.
• Develops and maintains financial and statistical databases.
• Conducts special studies and analysis of programs, estimates, expenditures and revenue.
• Prepares reports and briefing notes, presentation material for staff on financial and administrative matters.
• Provides directions, training and technical support to other staff.
• Participates on special corporate project teams as an administrative/financial resource.
• Prepares special analyses as required by senior management.
• Provides costing information for provincially mandated performance measures in accordance with Municipal Performance Measurement Program.
• Coordinates and manages the approval of funding for capital projects throughout the budget life cycle and ensure the funds are allocated to the proper capital accounts while identifying carry forward funding needs.
• Develops, prepares and maintains monthly and quarterly operating and capital budget variance and forecast reports for senior management of the Division.
• Prepares and maintains spreadsheet, databases, and dashboards related to the development of the division's operating and capital budget submissions on an annual basis.

Benefits

• The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
• The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.
• We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
• Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree