Financial Analyst

Contract Duration: Up to 12 months
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 04/29/2025

Reporting to the Supervisor, Business Services, the Financial Analyst will analyze and support the preparation and presentation of budget and business plan submissions.

On an ongoing basis, ensure accuracy, compliance and timeliness of current financial statements and forecasts, providing opinion on overall effectiveness from a financial/service level perspective.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the detailed development of the capital and/or operating budgets for assigned business units.
• Prepare and present financial information to senior management.
• Monitor, analyze and report on the financial activity and forecasted year-end results.
• Develop reporting tools and review financial processes to improve financial management in assigned business units.
• Evaluate options and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Ensure adherence to budget/financial policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and assistance to department staff with the preparation of the financial components of business plans.
• Liaise regularly with divisional management, Finance and other City staff/departments.
• Develop and implement financial models as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• A professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) and/or post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in a finance or budgeting environment with emphasis on financial and strategic planning, reporting, analysis and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of and ability to work with SAP, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP, Questica and PowerBI would be an asset.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $43.19 - $57.59 / $78,602.00 - $104,806.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office, CMO/Finance Division, Business Services & Process Solutions
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.