Financial Officer

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service in Sudbury is seeking a Financial Officer to support the Northern Development Division's transportation, infrastructure, trade and investment programs. You will provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to guide planning, manage risks and support informed decisions.

In this role you will manage program finances and asset portfolios, prepare budgets, monitor expenditures and variances, and coordinate year-end reporting while liaising with the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and expenditure management.
• Knowledge of government resource allocation, estimates and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of policies and directives related to payments, receivables, purchasing and transfer payments.
• Understanding of business planning and program evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• manage program finances and the asset portfolio
• prepare budgets, forecasts and spending plans
• monitor expenditures, trends and budget variances
• provide financial analysis, advice and recommendations
• coordinate budget and year-end reporting processes
• oversee financial administration and liaise with the Ministry of Transportation's financial unit

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Expenditure management

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Reporting software

Job description

Apply By: Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth

Division: Northern Development Division, Transportation, Trade and Investment Branch

City: Sudbury

Position(s) language:

Job term: 1 Temporary up to 6 months, with possible extension

Job code: $1,246.48 - $1,525.83 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

From major infrastructure investments to attracting new business and international opportunities, your financial expertise will help shape Northern Ontario's future.

About the job

As a Financial Officer, you will support the effective financial management of the branch's transportation, infrastructure, trade and investment programs. Your financial analysis and advice will help guide planning, manage risks and support informed decisions.

In this role, you will:

• manage program finances and the asset portfolio
• prepare budgets, forecasts and spending plans
• monitor expenditures, trends and budget variances
• provide financial analysis, advice and recommendations
• coordinate budget and year-end reporting processes
• oversee financial administration and liaise with the Ministry of Transportation's financial unit

Financial knowledge

You have:

• knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and expenditure management
• knowledge of government resource allocation, estimates and reporting processes
• knowledge of policies and directives related to payments, receivables, purchasing and transfer payments
• an understanding of business planning and program evaluation processes

Analytical and problem-solving skills

You can:

• analyze expenditures, trends and budget variances
• identify risks, funding pressures and cost‑saving opportunities
• assess the budget implications of business plans, project proposals and funding changes
• recommend solutions to financial issues and improvements to processes

Communication and interpersonal skills

You have:

• communication skills to explain financial information, policies and processes clearly
• advisory skills to provide guidance and recommendations to management and staff
• writing skills to prepare reports, submissions, correspondence and briefing materials
• leadership skills to guide staff through financial processes and requirements
• interpersonal skills to work with internal and external partners to resolve issues

Organizational and technical skills

You have:

• experience coordinating budgeting, forecasting and year-end reporting activities
• organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• attention to detail to ensure financial information is accurate and complete
• experience using financial information systems to monitor budgets and expenditures
• proficiency with spreadsheet, database and reporting software to analyze data and prepare clear reports

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code‑protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti‑Racism Policy

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.