Financial Analyst

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial processes, GL analysis, and budgeting in Mississauga. You will assist with system maintenance and provide financial reporting support to management.

Qualified candidates have a CPA designation, a post-secondary degree, and at least four years of finance experience, preferably in public sector environments. The role reports to the Financial Services department and is a permanent, internal/external

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in business administration, commerce, or related field; or equivalent
• CPA designation required
• Minimum four years of progressively responsible finance experience
• Public sector accounting experience and experience with multiple reporting systems is an asset
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office suites; advanced Excel template development and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Communicates financial information to stakeholders and recommends solutions
• Calculates salary costs for employee groups and benefits
• Analyzes historical data to plan future expenditures
• Presents financial information to Senior Management
• Prepares bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Reviews board document requests for processing
• Provides training and coaching on financial systems
• Liaises with management to resolve financial issues
• Monitors financial activities including budgeting, reporting and compliance
• Interprets contracts and ensures data integrity
• Develops financial analyses for planning and funding
• Supports internal stakeholders with financial systems
• Prepares budgeting vs. actual variance reports
• Coordinates with auditors and external stakeholders

Skills

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration/Commerce or related field

CPA designation

Job description

Position Title: Financial Analyst
Status: Permanent Full Time
Department:Financial Services
Salary Range:$81,018-$101,106 (Level 4)
Work Location: CEC - 40 Matheson Blvd W. Mississauga
Union: Mid Management (non-union)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting type: Internal & External
Vacancy Status: Replacement
Internal Posting Close Date: October 16, 2026 @ 4:30pm
External Posting Close Date: Position will be posted until filled

ABOUT US:

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the respective Manager or designate, the primary role of the Financial Analyst is developing financial processes, analysis and monitoring of general ledger accounts and financial systems. In addition, the role also prepares schedules used for financial reporting and budgeting, assisting with the development, implementation, maintenance of financial systems, and support and training of Board staff.

The Financial Analyst supports all levels of management to achieve financial results, by compiling budget input and verifying key financial information reports, including enrolment projections, staffing levels and salary levels. The Financial Analyst is responsible for the analysis and review of monthly reports and bank reconciliations used throughout the Board and contributes toward strategic planning by informing Senior Management of variances, trends and other material issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Communicates financial information to all stakeholders and constructively deals with questions and issues related to finance and recommends optimal solutions
• Calculates salary costs for employee groups and related benefits
• Analyze historical data in order to plan future expenditures
• Presents financial information, with their respective Manager/Administrator to Senior Management
• Prepares bank and general ledger account reconciliations
• Reviews all prescribed Board document requests and approves for processing
• Communicates effectively financial related information to all end users in an up-to-date and accurate manner.
• Responds to queries and provides one-on-one training/coaching and creates training materials related to financial and system issues
• Liaises with all levels of management to resolve financial related issues
• Interacts with all levels of staff and deals with difficult issues and situationsReviewing and analyzing the Board’s General Ledger accounts and maintain an understanding of the Ministry Uniform Code of Accounts to ensure accuracy of information and data integrity
• Monitoring the financial activities including resource planning, budget control, accounting, management of expenditures, financial reporting; ensuring compliance with Board policies and procedures and Ministry regulations.
• Interpreting and understanding all components of negotiated contracts and ensures compliance.
• Analyzing financial performance and identifies trends
• Identifying and developing processes to enhance efficiencies
• Validating the integrity of the data obtained from the financial systems and correcting as necessary
• Developing various financial analyses based on current Ministry information, Funding Model constraints and directives set out by the Board of Trustees and Senior Management
• Assisting projections for strategic planning purposes
• Supporting internal stakeholders with various financial systems
• Collaborating with other departments in the preparation of Ministry of Education reporting requirements
• Providing on-going support/consultation with all department end-users
• Reviewing and analyzing invoices for accuracy, and ensuring all expenditures are charged to appropriate general ledger accounts
• Preparing Budget vs. Actual variance reports on monthly basis, and assists with analysis and follow-up of discrepancies
• Providing periodic financial and project management reporting packages to stakeholders at all levels of the Board
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and respond to inquiries
• Maintain knowledge of Ministry Funding model to be able to respond to audit/transfer payment agreement support information for external stakeholders
• Enhancing and maintaining the Board’s financial systems
• Active involvement/participation in new projects and system enhancements

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION:

• Post-Secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related business field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible finance experience, preferably in the education or government sector, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Public Sector accounting experience an asset, and/or corporate environment; experience working with multiple software reporting systems (financial & statistical).

SKILLS/ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office suites (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote)Advanced spreadsheet template development & analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in budget preparation and financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including effective presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle matters requiring diplomacy, professionalism, sensitivity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Flexibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines, both externally & internally imposed.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Police Record Check: This role will require a Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check or Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.