Financial Analyst

The Chartered Professional Accountants Of Manitoba; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 2,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a Financial Analyst to support sound financial planning and control within the Water and Waste Department. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and experience in financial analysis. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Dental and vision care

Pension plans

Maternity/parental leave programs

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting designation in good standing (CPA) required.
• Minimum 18 months of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial planning and control for departmental strategies.
• Conduct financial studies regarding user rates and provide recommendations.
• Prepare various financial reports and assist the Assistant Controller.

Skills

Financial Analytical Skills

Communication

Project Management

Education

Professional Accounting designation (CPA)

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

PeopleSoft

Job description

Financial Analyst

Department: Finance and Administration, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 1199 Pacific Avenue - Hybrid

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $2,729.34 - $3,665.45 bi-weekly, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 3 (Schedule A-1); $2,729.34 - $3,573.31 bi-weekly, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 3 (Schedule A-2)

Posting No: 125975

Closing Date: June 25, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Assistant Controller, the Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of systems that promote sound financial planning and control, and support fiscally responsible operating and policy decisions. The Financial Analyst assists in the planning and development of departmental strategies with respect to customer rates, investments, debt financing, and cashflow management. The Financial Analyst coordinates/participates in department business planning and Alternative Service Delivery (ASD) reviews, and is responsible for the development and management of performance measurement systems.

As the Finance Analyst, you will:

Assist in the development and implementation of Departmental rate strategies, including the development of related financial and economic models.

Conduct financial studies regarding user rates, local improvement rates, paybacks, recoveries and various service charges by determining appropriate methodologies, gathering and analyzing data and providing recommendations.

Prepare a variety of reports on Departmental financial issues and other special projects as they arise, to enhance decision-making and policy formulation.

Help maintain and update the water, sewer and solid waste rate models and long-term financial projections.

Compare actual financial results for the utilities to the rate models on an ongoing basis to identify opportunities/issues.

Assist in the development and implementation of Departmental Cashflow Management strategies.

Monitor, on an ongoing basis, cash and debt financing levels to ensure that Department is not pre-funding capital projects significantly and thereby incurring unnecessary interest cost.

Provide analysis, detailed cashflow and debt management financial analysis to Department managers and supervisor.

Prepare year-end working paper files.

Assist the Assistant Controller in various financial and public policy related projects.

Assist the Assistant Controller in business case analysis for various special projects.

Assist in preparing the finance section of the Dept’s business plan, including the current and capital estimates, reserve funds, results from operations, the ten-year financial plan and utility rate models.

Act for Assistant Controller in their absence.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Professional Accounting designation in good standing (CPA) is required.

2. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field is preferred.

3. Minimum 18 months of prior related experience.

4. Demonstrated strong financial analytical skills.

5. Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and other financial applications.

6. Knowledge of financial reporting systems. Knowledge of PeopleSoft applications is preferred.

7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

8. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload, and to meet deadlines.

9. Demonstrated ability to work with others in a respectful and cooperative manner.

10. Demonstrated strong project management and organizational skills.

11. Demonstrated knowledge of rate setting methodologies and procedures on the implementation of rate increases, or the ability to acquire knowledge within one year.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

1. The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

2. A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

3. Professional accounting designation in good standing (CPA).

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current resume (Required).

2. Cover letter.

3. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Employee Group: WAPSO

Position Reports To: Assistant Controller

1. In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be placed on Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-2 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-1 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-1 until they are the successful applicant to a position at a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) or they (or the Association on their behalf) initiate a successful reclassification to a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) in which case they will be placed on Schedule A-2 and subsequently follow article 25-2 (Position Evaluation - Treatment of Incumbents).

2. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.

3. The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.