Job ID #31952: Senior Financial Analyst

City of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor, Development Charges, Programs & Policies, the Senior Financial Analyst – Development Charges, Programs & Policies is responsible for providing strategic policy, financial, and scenario analysis that supports the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the City’s Development Charges (DC), Community Benefits Charge (CBC), and other growth‑related funding tools. The role focuses on helping the City make informed, evidence‑based decisions about growth funding and the long‑term sustainability of capital and operating financial programs. This includes contributing to the effective design and operation of related policies, processes, systems, and funding strategies. The Senior Financial Analyst supports the administration and oversight of Development Charge by‑laws, agreements, appeals, and monitors agreement obligations to ensure required outcomes are met. The role also assists other divisions by providing analysis related to funding availability. Provide financial oversight of exemption programs—including tracking, analysis, and reporting—is a key responsibility, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, integrity and transparency. A professional, service‑focused approach is applied across all responsibilities and special projects.

Requirements

Post secondary education in a professional discipline pertinent to the job functions combined with relevant sound business administration skills combined with advanced knowledge of fiscal strategies, finance and budgets experience normally acquired through the completion of a University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics and/or a recognized professional accounting designation such as (CPA, CFA) or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and technical pronouncements.
Highly development analytical, technical, organizational, and problem solving skills. Demonstrated knowledge in financial and scenario analysis, complex financial and computer modeling, and the ability to conceptualize problems and recommend appropriate policy solutions.
Highly developed legislative interpretation skills with thorough knowledge of statutes, regulations, and bylaws affecting the department/section, including the Development Charges Act and Section 37 of the Planning Act and related regulations, municipal policies and practices.
Working knowledge of debt management, financial control methodologies, and municipal capital and operating budget planning and reporting.
Current and detailed understanding of the policy environment and government operations.
Proven ability to contribute meaningfully to the strategic and business planning processes and direction of the organization. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Highly developed analytical, technical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Highly effective facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong written communication skills to create clear, well-developed reports, presentation materials with ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects and policy portfolios in a results-oriented environment and in a predominantly unionized environment.
Experienced in designing and delivering customer focused policies, programs and services.
Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general public.
Excellent knowledge of computer software applications, budget systems and emerging trends and related systems. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PeopleSoft, other equivalent budgets systems and software.

Responsibilities

Maintain the City’s Development Charges (DC), Community Benefits Charge (CBC), and related growth‑funding programs.
Design, implement, and maintain DC/CBC policies, by‑laws, processes, and financial tools.
Lead the Development Charges estimate calculation process, including methodology, assumptions, validation, maintenance of related financial models and tools and relationship management with partner teams.
Ensure all program elements align with legislative, Council, and corporate requirements.
Lead interpretation and assessment of new or amended provincial/federal legislation and related policy and process impacts.
Maintain program documentation, records, and controls to reduce financial, compliance, and reputational risk.
Identify and recommend improvements to program design, financial systems, and internal controls.
Assist with by‑law development, background studies support, revenue collection and reporting, exemption tracking, reserve fund forecasting, debt considerations, financial agreements, and system requirements.
Provide advanced financial and scenario analysis to inform decision‑making by senior leadership and Council.
Conduct variance, trend, and scenario analysis for long‑term forecasting and funding strategy development.
Analyze impacts of Senior leadership, Council or upper-level government direction.
Track financial performance against approved policy and budget.
Support multi‑year operating and capital planning, including reserve and reserve‑fund strategy.
Collaborate with the Corporate Asset Management Program to align datasets and support corporate reporting and funding deliverables.
Support debt forecasting and issuances, debt policy management, and cash‑flow sustainability.
Translate complex financial and policy information into clear, decision‑ready advice.
Prepare and lead required statutory and municipal reporting.
Develop briefing notes, reports, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership and Council.
Provide timely, accurate advice on compliance, interpretation, and appeal matters.
Respond to inquiries from internal staff, Council, the public, and external agencies.
Support tracking and reporting of Council‑approved directions and outcomes.
Ensure programs are administered accurately, consistently, and with strong financial stewardship.
Maintain and support effective systems of internal financial control and compliance monitoring.
Support development, maintenance, and monitoring of financial policies and procedures.
Oversee exemption programs and performance tracking.
Support infrastructure subsidy programs in alignment with approved capital budgets and timelines.
Monitor vendor and system performance and provide feedback to the Supervisor.
Manage discrete projects and agreements within the DC/CBC and growth‑funding portfolio.
Serve as the primary point of contact and lead liaison with the Building Division on Development Charge estimate methodology, interpretation, and complex issue resolution.
Support issue‑specific engagement with the development community on Development Charge estimate questions, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with legislative and Council‑approved policy.
Act as project manager for special studies, appeals, and strategic financial or policy reviews.
Support development, negotiation, monitoring, and reporting of applicable agreements.
Ensure deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements are met.
May be assigned functional oversight of a group of Financial Coordinators, including: Coordinating work assignments and priorities related to the DC/CBC portfolio, Providing technical guidance, review, and feedback on work outputs, Supporting consistent application of policies, procedures, and financial controls.
Act as a subject‑matter resource and corporate partner across departments and external stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with Planning, Finance, Legal, IT, and other City divisions.
Liaise with developers, municipalities, ministries, consultants, and legal representatives.
Participate on cross‑departmental teams supporting policy and funding initiatives.
Attend public meetings and present program information when required.
Support ongoing improvement of systems, tools, and approaches.
Research best practices and emerging trends in growth funding and municipal finance.
Recommend policy, process, or system improvements based on evidence and analysis.
Support development of efficient budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tools.
Monitor broader corporate strategies and ensure portfolio alignment.
Perform other duties as assigned which are related to the responsibilities of the position.