BUSINESS & FINANCIAL ANALYST

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

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking a Business and Financial Analyst to enhance contract and financial data processes. This full-time role involves budget management, data analysis, and compliance with public sector legislation, ensuring efficient operations and improved customer service.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting, purchasing, or project management in large organizations.
• Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, or workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned budget, ensuring expenditures stay within limits.
• Analyze data for reporting operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Prepare management reports on financial and operational data.

Skills

Accounting

Purchasing

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Post-secondary education in Purchasing

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Post-secondary education in Finance

Post-secondary education in Project Management

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

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• Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy
• Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 35 hours/week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 16-May-2025 to 02-Jun-2025

• Job ID: 56413
• Division & Section: Engineering & Construction Services, ECS Engineering Support Services
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto, M5V 3C6
• Salary: $87,800.00-$116,745.00

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of the Contracts, Tenders & Payments unit, the Business and Financial Analyst will work to improve contract and financial data recording and reporting by developing procedures for procurement and payment administration to ensure compliance and improve customer service.

Major Responsibilities

1. Implement detailed plans and recommend policies/procedures regarding program requirements.
2. Conduct research into assigned areas considering developments, policies, legislation, and initiatives.
3. Manage assigned budget, ensuring expenditures stay within limits.
4. Analyze data for reporting operational effectiveness and efficiency.
5. Review performance measures and propose revisions.
6. Compile KPI statistics ensuring accuracy.
7. Standardize service levels and recommend improvements.
8. Coordinate annual procurement plans.
9. Prepare management reports on financial and operational data.
10. Handle confidential information and participate in meetings on labor and workforce issues.
11. Recommend service optimizations and business process improvements.
12. Monitor data accuracy in the contract management system.
13. Lead system enhancement requests and data reconciliation tasks.
14. Generate reports from financial and operational systems.
15. Coordinate year-end activities and billing processes.
16. Review procurement requests and follow up on responses.
17. Advise on controls, inventory, and compliance issues.
18. Represent the division on committees and at meetings.
19. Lead projects, prepare reports, and provide training and guidance.
20. Implement policy and workflow updates related to legislation.

Key Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Purchasing, Accounting, Finance, or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in accounting, purchasing, or project management in large organizations.
• Experience with SAP, SAP Ariba, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, or workflow improvements.
• Knowledge of public sector legislation, PSAB standards, and municipal procurement policies.

Additional Information

The City promotes diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations during the recruitment process as required by law.