Financial Analyst

Municipal World Inc.; Woodstock; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan option

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Flexible work arrangements, hybrid

Job summary

Oxford County is seeking a Financial Analyst (Competition #2026-111) to lead year-end finance activities, reconcile funding, and prepare external reports. The role supports budgeting, reporting, and financial systems training for department directors.

Responsibilities include preparing internal analyses, collaborating with auditors, and maintaining financial schedules to support the annual budget and forecasting. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• Enrolment in or completion of the CPA program is an asset.
• Development Charges experience is an asset.
• Municipal accounting experience is an asset.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of PSAB standards and public sector reporting.
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-end activities and reconcile ministry funding per guidelines.
• Prepare year-end working papers and assist external auditors.
• Develop and submit annual financial reports and related returns.
• Create internal financial reports to support departmental forecasting.

Skills

Accounting

PSAB knowledge

Excel (advanced)

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in business/finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION: Financial Analyst (Competition #2026-111)

LOCATION: Financial Services – Oxford County Administration Building

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary Full-time (up to 6 months)

REPORTING TO: Manager of Financial Services/ Manager of Capital Planning

UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union

WAGE RATE: $46.59/hr-$58.24/hr ($84,793.80-$105,996.80/annually)

HOURS OF WORK: 35/week

VACANCY REASON: Existing Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY: Oversees the accounting system, produces reports for both internal and external users, completes analysis of data in the system, provides training and support relating to various financial systems, provides assistance to department directors, managers and supervisors, and carries out required duties from the yearly departmental budgets to the year-end process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• Enrolment in or completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program is an asset.
• Development Charges experience is an asset for the temporary full-time role
• Accounting experience in a progressive municipal and unionized environment is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of all accounting procedures from basic journal entries to year end closing activity and financial statement preparation.
• Sound understanding of the Canadian public sector accounting standards establish by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB).
• Knowledge of relevant trends and legislation, municipal financial reporting requirements, and best practices.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint at an intermediate level and Excel at an advanced level.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively as a team while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to cope with changing priorities and tight deadlines, while taking direction from multiple individuals.
• Understanding of role specific health and safety responsibilities and ensured compliance with internal and external safety policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid Ontario drivers’ licence is an asset.
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with their supervisor, acts as the primary finance lead for departments in:
  • Year End:
    • Reconcile Ministry funding in adherence to funding guidelines.
    • Prepares year-end working papers. Works with external auditors.
    • Assists in the preparation of the Annual Financial Reports and related Financial Information Return.
  • Reporting:
    • Prepares complex program specific external reporting.
    • Collaborates and provides direction to departments to ensure complete and accurate submissions.
    • Preparation of grant application submissions and grant reporting submissions, collaborating with County staff as required. Liaises with program specific agencies such as Federal and Provincial Ministries and Authorities as needed to clarify and provide information.
    • Develops internal financial reports to assist departments in managing their business on an on-going basis as well as to support them forecast projections of revenue and expenses.
  • Analysis:
    • Perform regular and special request financial analysis in alignment with the County’s financial policies.
    • Prepares monthly reconciliation and analysis of accounts including any journal entries required. Includes monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations.
    • Investigate discrepancies in accounts and prepare correcting entries as needed.
    • Analyze and maintain regular forecasts, explaining variances, in preparation for quarterly Council reports.
    • Identify risks and opportunities for improvement to maximize use of resources.
  • Budget:
    • Collaborate with department directors/managers to prepare and consolidate the annual budget, including maintenance of budget software.
    • Prepares financial schedules for budget package.
    • Assist in the preparation of the final budget package including the detailed review of financial schedules.
  • General:
    • Maintains the chart of accounts and General Ledger system.
    • Researches issues and best practices to develop, document and implement effective systems to be applied in both financial reporting and business processes.
    • Provides support to Finance staff on all aspects of their accounting duties.
    • Build in-depth knowledge of program guidelines of federal and provincial funding sources and provide recommendations on appropriate program funding and reporting models.
    • Support the organization’s programs and services by promoting the County’s Strategic Plan, best practices, internal policies, and applicable legislation, to meet service excellence standards and uphold Oxford’s vision, mission and values.
    • Act as primary liaison to division in providing guidance on corporate budget development, ministry funding and compliance with finance policies and procedures.
    • Plans, develops, recommends and implements corporate finance policies, procedures, manuals, and forms as required.
    • Act as Finance lead for special projects including cross-departmental teams.
    • Read and interpret Council reports, by-laws, legislation and guidelines, policies, legal/funding agreements and collective bargaining agreements.
    • Receives and attempts to resolve related complaints, concerns and questions in a timely and responsive manner. Refers and escalates to the appropriate individual as necessary.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

POSTING DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, by 4pm

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.

Please note, this position is eligible for our Flexible Work Arrangement program, including hybrid work.