Finance Business Partner

City of Burlington; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning, reporting, and performance management across departments. You will act as a primary finance partner, providing analytical and advisory support to leadership to drive informed decisions for service delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and contributing to quarterly and year-end reporting.

Qualifications

• Four-year university degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA or active enrollment in a recognized professional designation program.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting for assigned departments.
• Develop operating and capital budgets, business plans, and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze financial results; provide variance explanations.
• Contribute to quarterly and year-end corporate financial reporting.
• Perform month-end and year-end processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to managers and project leads.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance related field

CPA designation or active enrollment in designation program

Tools

Workday

Questica

Job description

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

$104,173.00 - $130,216.00 (under review)

Department

Finance

Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of Sims Square, 390 Brant Street. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.

Position Overview

The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in supporting the City of Burlington’s financial planning, reporting, and performance management processes. Acting as a primary Finance partner to an assigned portfolio of departments, this position provides analytical, accounting, and financial advisory support to help leaders make informed, evidence-based decisions that support effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Budgets & Policy, this position is responsible for the following key areas:

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Support assigned departments in developing operating and capital budgets, business plans, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze financial and performance results; provide strategic insight and prepare variance explanations.
• Contribute to quarterly and year-end corporate financial reporting.
• Participate in month-end and year-end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Advisory & Strategic Support
• Provide financial advice and guidance to managers and project leads to support informed decision-making.
• Identify financial risks, pressures, or issues within assigned portfolios and recommend solutions.
• Assist with financial modelling, business cases, and analysis to support departmental initiatives and projects.
• Collaboration & Process Improvement
• Work collaboratively with program/project managers, departmental leadership, and Finance colleagues to improve financial processes, reporting, and performance measurement practices across the organization.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to support sound financial stewardship and service delivery.
• Compliance & Policy Alignment
• Ensure financial information aligns with corporate policies, priorities, and legislative requirements.

Requirements

You have a four-year university degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or a related field, along with completion of a professional accounting designation such as CPA, or active enrollment in a recognized professional designation program. This is coupled with four to seven years of progressive experience in areas such as financial planning and budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, financial modelling, variance analysis, and/or preparing financial reports.

Experience in the public sector or within a complex organization is an asset. You’re comfortable working with ERP systems (Workday experience is preferred) and are confident navigating Microsoft Excel to analyze and present financial information effectively. Experience using Questica is an asset.

We value diverse backgrounds and recognize that a combination of comparable training and practical experience can be equally meaningful.

This role calls for sharp analytical skills, strong financial acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for a non-financial audience. By supporting multiple departments and initiatives, the Finance Business Partner plays a key role in driving the City’s financial sustainability, accountability, and overall operational excellence.

This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [e-mail] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.