BUDGET & OPERATIONS ANALYST

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Budget & Operations Analyst in Toronto. This full-time, permanent role involves analyzing, preparing, and monitoring budgets, providing financial advice, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. The ideal candidate will have relevant post-secondary education and CPA designation, with considerable experience in accounting and financial analysis. Strong communication skills and proficiency with financial software are essential. The position promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a discipline relevant to the job function.
• Completion of CPA or similar designation is preferred.
• Experience in accounting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget plans and policies for the division.
• Monitor expenditures and prepare financial reports.
• Provide technical advice during budget development.

Skills

Accounting and financial analysis

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Financial information systems

Decision-making skills

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant discipline

Enrollment or completion of CPA Professional Education Program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP Business Warehouse

Job description

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• Division & Section: Public Health, Operations & Business Services
• Work Location: 61 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 2L5
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

Salary Range: $87,800.00-$116,745.00

Ideal Hiring Zone: $97,080- $105,255

• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 7 hours a day, 35 per week
• Qualified List will be established to fill permanent or temporary positions.
• Number of Positions Open:1
• Posting Period: 16-DEC-2025 to 05-JAN-2026

Reporting to the Manager Finance Services, the Budget & Operations Analyst will support the analysis, coordination, preparation, review, implementation and monitoring of the operating and capital budget, variance reports, revenues, expenditures and special projects within Toronto Public Health.

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements
• Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government
• Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations
• Prepares and analyzes the divisional budget including monitoring of program expenditures, staffing and revenues
• Analyzes budget submissions for conformance to corporate policy and rules, performs comparison with prior year and identifies issues
• Provides technical advice and support to staff with problems/issues during the development of budget
• Prepares and presents the capital and operating budget to senior management and/or various committees
• Undertakes detailed analysis and recommends corrective action related to operating and capital variance reporting, budgeting and financial control
• Provides financial, budgetary and administrative advice, guidance and analysis to support the delivery of services by the Division
• Monitors in-year operating and capital budget adjustments and position adjustments
• Reviews financial documents to determine correctness and validity of accounting information Provides support to operating managers and directors by monitoring key performance and financial indicators
• Develops financial and management reports for review by senior management
• Develops and maintains financial and statistical databases
• Conducts special studies and analysis of programs, estimates, expenditures and revenue Prepares reports and briefing notes, presentation material for staff on financial and administrative matters
• Provides directions, training and technical support to other financial staff
• Participates on special corporate project teams as an administrative/financial resource Prepares special analyses and costing information as required by senior management

Key Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a discipline relevant to the job function (e.g., Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting)

Enrollment in or completion of the CPA Professional Education Program or have a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountants designation with CPA Ontario or another CPA provincial body (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA).

• Considerable experience with accounting and financial analysis including identifying trends and making recommendations based on findings.
• Considerable experience with financial information systems (e.g. SAP Business Warehouse, S/4 Hana) to capture and manipulate data.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with senior management, staff in other divisions, community agencies and other levels of government.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and dashboard tools (e.g. Power Bi, Tableau).
• Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast paced, constantly changing environment.
• Effective decision-making, conflict resolution and program solving skills, demonstrating innovation with a results-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of financial and internal controls.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities with competing timelines

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity .