Analyst, Budget and Operations

City of Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peterborough seeks an Analyst, Budget and Operations to support financial planning, budget coordination, reporting, and stewardship of public resources.

Responsibilities include financial analysis, budget support, and contributing to governance and accountability across City Hall’s operations. CPA designation and significant budgeting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field; CPA designation in good standing.
• Minimum five years of progressive financial management experience in a complex multi-divisional organization.
• Three years of budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, business case development, and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budget coordination, reporting and governance across the organization.
• Provide financial information, advice, and analytical support to managers and directors on budgeting and planning matters.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Report development

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Analyst, Budget and Operations (184)

Requisition ID184-Posted08/17/2026-City of Peterborough-Finance & Corporate Support Services-City Hall

The Analyst, Budget and Operations plays a key role in supporting the City's financial planning, budget coordination, reporting, and responsible stewardship of public resources. The position provides financial analysis, budget coordination, reporting support, and budget-related recommendations toassistmanagement in decision-making and financial planning activities. By supporting key components of the corporate operating and capital budget processes, maintaining financial models, evaluating business initiatives, and identifying financial risks, pressures, and opportunities within assigned analyses, the role helps ensure that municipal resources are considered in relation to Council priorities, legislative requirements, service delivery objectives, and community needs. The position contributes to accountability, transparency, and financial stewardship by supporting effective financial planning, governance, and continuous improvement within the City'sfinancial managementframework.

The role provides financial information, advice, and analytical support to managers and directors on budgeting and financial planning matters. Through collaboration, technicalexpertise, and the communication of complex financial information in a clear and accessible manner, the position supports informed discussion, consensus-building, and management decision-making. While the role does not directly supervise staff, it provides advisory support through coordination and support of corporate budgeting processes, administration of budget systems, and participation on cross-functional initiatives that support sound governance, accountability, and service excellence across the organization.

Qualifications and Other Pertinent Details:

The successful candidate will possess a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline, along with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing. They will bring a minimum five (5) years of progressive financial management experience in a complex, multi-divisional organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Along with a m inimum of three (3) years of job-specific experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, business case development, and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of municipal finance principles, public sector accountability requirements, accounting standards, and applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks. They will demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, and ERP systems to support decision-making. Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective working relationships, communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences, manage competing priorities, and provide customer-focused financial advice and support.

Compensation

Classification for this position: Non-Union Job Class 5

Advertisement Closing Date

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:59pm

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