Senior Financial Analyst (PFT) (CUPE 19.26) (2)

Norfolk County•Simcoe, ON

4h•CA$49•Hybrid

About The Position

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential. As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career. As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will guide Norfolk County’s budgeting, revenue administration, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate analysis that supports informed decisions. You’ll advise departments, monitor financial performance, and shape long‑term fiscal strategies that strengthen transparency, accountability, and the County’s overall financial health. Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Requirements

Four (4) year university Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline is required.
Professional Accounting Designation from Chartered Professional Accountants Association (CPA) or enrolment within three months of hire in the program to achieve a designation within the prescribed policy of the CPA is required.
Over three (3) years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience which can include co-op experience. Experience to include financial planning, financial analysis, business processes, financial reporting, accounting, capital asset accounting, and policy and procedure development.
Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, particularly when presenting information to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently with little direction and remain organized in an environment with constantly shifting priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively with County staff at all levels and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to exercise professional judgment when researching and analyzing information and recommendations.
Ability to approach problem-solving with attention to detail and accuracy, and develop financial models / tools to analyze and evaluate financial data to support options and recommendations.
Ability to exercise discretion and a high degree of integrity due to exposure to confidential and / or politically-sensitive information.
Knowledge of relevant Acts and Legislation that govern the financial operations of municipal government (for example, Municipal Act and Development Charges Act), and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies.
Proficiency in financial software like PSD Citywide Budgeting, Work-Tech / Pearl, Great Plains Dynamic, or Paramount, and in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook), with awareness of associated AODA requirements.
Possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Awareness of safe work practices, and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Nice To Haves

Certificate from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) Municipal Finance and Accounting Program (MAFP) and / or certificate from the Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association (OMTRA) Municipal Revenue Administration Program (MRAP), or enrolment in the program(s) would be considered an asset.
Experience within an Ontario municipal environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of Norfolk County’s operating and capital budgets.
Coordinate the application of subsidies and external grants, and complete associated reporting requirements.
Act as a primary liaison to Divisions / Departments on financial policies and procedures, and provide expert advice on any financial implications that arise.
Act as a revenue specialist by completing activities that set tax rates and implement assessment updates.
Maintain reserve and reserve fund tracking and long-term forecasting, including reporting requirements as necessary for Development Charges and other Legislated Reserve Funds.
Analyze and report on the arrears of utility and tax accounts.
Provide debenture administration including compiling documentation for long term debt issuances, credit rating engagement information requests, annual repayment limit calculations, and long-term debt capacity projections.
Monitor, analyze, and communicate the progress of capital project spending and operating budget variances.
Reconcile and review accuracy of financial transactions for assigned portfolio.
Support the Purchasing team by verifying budgets of upcoming procurements and commenting on the affordability of bids received.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements by reconciling working papers and completing other financial accountability requirements of Federal and Provincial Ministries (e.g., Ministry of Education, Ministry of Municipal Affairs)
Participate in larger scale corporate special projects (e.g., Development Charges Background Study, Water & Wastewater Rate Study).
Conduct cost / benefit, risk, break-even, and other forecasting analyses to provide financial insight into business cases, and help write or present related reports to Senior Leadership, Council, or Committees of Council.
Coordinate annual user fee and service charge updates by conducting full cost recovery calculations, researching, analyzing, and recommending subsidy rates.
Participate in financial policy-making, such as periodically reviewing interdepartmental charge allocation methodology.
Prepare internal and external communications to provide current and easily accessible financial information on County’s SharePoint and webpages.
Participate on a wide variety of committees and / or workgroups as required.
Perform other related duties to assist in all functional areas of Finance.