Development Finance Analyst - Hybrid & Long-Term Planning

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Life & accident insurance

OMERS pension plan

EFAP

Transit discounts

Perkopolis discounts

Job summary

City of Barrie is seeking a Financial Analyst - Development to manage development charges and related revenues, ensuring compliance with provincial legislation. The role supports long‑term financial planning and reserve management under the Finance Department.

The position requires a four‑year degree in a related field, CPA/CFA eligibility, and at least four years of relevant experience, including municipal accounting and long‑term planning.

Qualifications

• Four-year university degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Eligibility for and working towards CPA or CFA designation.
• Four years of experience performing duties related to the above responsibilities.
• Experience interpreting and applying the Development Charges Act.
• Experience in municipal accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience in long‑term financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance, accuracy and analysis of development charges and related revenues.
• Provide interpretation and guidance on development agreements and legislative impacts.
• Support long‑term fiscal health through reserve management and debt coordination.
• Model data, forecast revenues, and perform variance analysis against long‑term plans.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and drive process improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Education

Four-year university degree in Commerce/Business/Finance

CPA/CFA eligibility

Four years of relevant experience

Development Charges Act experience

Municipal accounting/financial analysis experience

Long-term financial planning experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City of Barrie is seeking a Financial Analyst - Development to manage development charges and related revenues, ensuring compliance with provincial legislation. The role supports long‑term financial planning and reserve management under the Finance Department.

The position requires a four‑year degree in a related field, CPA/CFA eligibility, and at least four years of relevant experience, including municipal accounting and long‑term planning.