Financial Analyst

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government office in Greater Sudbury is seeking a financial planning professional. The ideal candidate will coordinate departmental budgets, analyze variances, prepare financial statements, and provide advice. Requires a relevant university degree and significant budgeting or accounting experience. The position offers up to 70 hours of work bi-weekly and the option for remote work, rooted in financial services.Typical pay range is from $39.81 to $48.84 per hour depending on experience, with a potential developmental opportunity available.

Qualifications

• Over 2.5 years of related budgeting and/or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of municipal fund accounting and related legislation.
• Ability to prepare capital and operating budgets for the City of Greater Sudbury.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental budget submissions and provide financial advice.
• Analyse, monitor and report on Capital and Operating Budget variances.
• Prepare year-end financial working papers and audit files.

Skills

Budgeting and planning

Knowledge of PeopleSoft/ERP Systems

Interpersonal and communication skills

Time management

Microcomputer software applications

Education

University degree in accounting, business administration or commerce

Professional accounting designation

Job description

Job Description

Section: Financial Planning and Budgeting

Division: Financial Services

Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Limited Position

Estimated Probable Duration: Up to Seven (7) Months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: Group 14 - $39.81 to $48.84 per hour

This position is eligible to work remotely on a full‑time basis (Note: Must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location on short notice).

Characteristic Duties

• Coordinate departmental budget submissions and provide financial advice to departments and ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Analyse, monitor and report on Capital and Operating Budget variances and forecasts.
• Prepare year‑end financial working papers and audit files.
• Assist in the preparation of CGS’s consolidated financial statement and Financial Information Return (FIR).
• Prepare and submit claims for grants, subsidies, and cost recoveries.
• Monitor Capital and Operating Budget for necessary reserve/reserve fund entries; calculate and process same.
• Verify progress payment certificates, investigate significant variances in project costs and obtain all necessary clearances prior to releasing payments.
• Prepare reconciliation of accounts. Record journal entries as required.
• Administer reserves and reserve funds in accordance with CGS policies.
• Calculate and record capital project financing in accordance with CGS Policies.
• Assist in calculation of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) liabilities and entries.
• Prepare and assist with financial, statistical, and economic studies, reports, and financial policies, as required.
• Monitor and report on the impact of changes in Federal and Provincial legislation, policies or grants which may impact municipalities.
• Compile data from financial records and departments in the preparation of reports.
• Recommend changes to the budget preparation process and/or other work processes (including tangible capital assets) and implement same when approved.
• Create and maintain “account numbers” in financial systems.
• Assist in the data collection and accounting for asset additions, disposals, transfers and write‑downs, in collaboration with the operating departments, to maintain a capital asset inventory sub‑ledger.
• Enter data and/or verify capital asset transactions within appropriate inventory sub‑ledger.
• Prepare reconciliations by cost centre department for total capital fund expenditures identified as tangible capital assets versus operating expenses.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related discipline (e.g., accounting, business administration or commerce) from a recognized university with Canadian accreditation.
• A professional accounting designation considered an asset.
• Over two and one‑half (2½) years up to and including five (5) years of related budgeting and/or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting and planning, with particular reference to municipal fund accounting.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and related regulations.
• Ability to prepare capital and operating budgets for CGS.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft/ERP Systems.
• Demonstrate and proven ability related to microcomputer software applications and administrative systems (e.g., word processing, computerized spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval, etc.).
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate workflow management ability.
• Knowledge of accounting and internal control systems.
• Knowledge of municipal finance function.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent use of English, verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skill considered an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.
• Physical capability to operate a vehicle safely, possession of a valid driver’s licence and an acceptable driving record, will be considered an asset.

Competencies

Competency Library – Level 1 Proficiency

Development Opportunity

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. If there is no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $36.79 to $45.02 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury’s, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

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All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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