Analyst, Strategic Business Planning and Performance

Conservation Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Analyst for Strategic Business Planning & Performance. In this role, you will support the integration of strategic and operational planning into business practices, providing essential budgetary support to achieve financial objectives. Collaborating with management teams, you will facilitate budget development and ensure adherence to regulations. This position offers the chance to make a positive impact on environmental conservation while working in a diverse and inclusive organization. Join a progressive team dedicated to excellence and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Flexible Work Arrangements

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Comprehensive Compensation Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance, business planning, or strategic management.
• Post-secondary education in finance, business, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates budget planning and development with management teams.
• Provides technical expertise on budget preparation and reporting.
• Maintains finance and performance measurement reports.

Skills

Financial Systems Knowledge

Advanced Mathematical Abilities

Critical Thinking

Self-management

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Advanced MS Excel Capabilities

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in finance

Business commerce or accounting

Tools

MS Teams

WebEx

SharePoint

Job description

Analyst, Strategic Business Planning & Performance

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expired Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $42.87/hr, Max = $49.68/hr (April 1, 2025 rate)

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office

Division: Corporate Services

Business unit: Strategic Business Planning & Performance

Travel: 5-10%

Hybrid Work: Yes

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Analyst, Strategic Business Planning & Performance supports the integration of new strategic, business, and operational planning into existing business practices. Provides business and budgetary support to help achieve TRCA’s overall financial and strategic objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the overall budget planning and development process working with divisional management teams.
• Facilitates sessions with management to review preliminary budgets and incorporates required modifications based on available funding and business priorities.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to all levels of staff on the preparation of TRCA’s annual budget and quarterly reporting to ensure adherence to requirements, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Reconciles, analyzes, verifies and provides accurate and current financials for internal and external variance reports.
• Maintains a variety of finance, performance measurement and budgetary reports to meet ongoing internal and external stakeholder requirements.
• Develops effective partnerships and business relationships across the organization supporting the development of innovative solutions to meet corporate goals and business needs.
• Provides leadership and support to key business units across TRCA in the development of annual deliverables; confirms alignment of major projects to internal and external stakeholder strategic plans and initiatives.
• Prepares background reports, correspondence, memos, reports and briefing notes.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in finance, business commerce, accounting, or a related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in finance, business planning and/or strategic management.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge of financial systems, management controls, processes and tools.
• Advanced mathematical abilities (e.g., ratios, rates, percentages, basic geometry).
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions.
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS Teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization.

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours: integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27.