Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
This non-union position, reporting to the Manager of Finance, is responsible for providing advanced financial analysis, long range financial planning, policy development, budgeting support, and strategic business advisory services in support of the City’s financial sustainability objectives. The position supports organizational decision making through financial modelling, business case analysis, business process review, user fee analysis, organizational performance measurement, and policy evaluation. The Senior Financial Analyst acts as a strategic financial resource to departments across the organization and supports the development of long term financial frameworks, funding strategies, and analytical reporting tools to assist management and Council in evaluating operational and strategic initiatives. The position also plays a key role in supporting the City’s annual operating and capital budget processes through forecasting, variance analysis, trend analysis, departmental consultation, and performance reporting.
Requirements
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- CPA designation completed.
- Minimum five years progressive experience in municipal finance, budgeting, financial planning, policy analysis, or strategic financial management.
- Experience preparing financial models, business cases, formal reviews, Council reports or budget analysis
- Broad knowledge of municipal finance, accounting principles, budgeting practices, financial reporting, and applicable municipal legislation
- Advanced analytical, modelling, spreadsheet skills.
- Strong understanding of business planning, organizational performance measurement, business process review, and user fee analysis.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s Licence in good standing.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic support for the City’s annual operating and capital budget processes through financial modelling, forecasting, historical trending, reserve analysis, debt analysis, variance analysis, and organizational financial planning.
- Coordinate and review departmental budget submissions to ensure compliance with corporate policies, legislation, and budget guidelines.
- Prepare business cases, scenario analysis, financial sustainability modelling, and strategic financial recommendations to support operational and corporate initiatives.
- Support corporate budgeting and financial reporting systems through reporting, data validation, analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting requirements.
- Lead and support corporate financial projects and special initiatives as assigned, including project coordination, research, implementation support, cross departmental collaboration, and preparation of related financial analysis and reporting.
- Conduct business process reviews, user fee analysis, cost recovery analysis, and financial policy reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, financial sustainability, accountability, and organizational performance.
- Develop and maintain financial performance metrics, benchmarking tools, dashboards, and analytical reporting frameworks to support evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct research, analysis, and special studies related to emerging municipal issues and municipal best practices.
Benefits
- OMERS Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (continuous learning)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
