Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

RegulatoryJobs Executive Recruitment; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Safety Organization in Ontario seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist to lead financial analysis and support budgeting processes. The successful candidate will work alongside executives to ensure effective financial reporting and improve financial operations. A strong background in financial analysis and communication is essential. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary.

Benefits

Comprehensive company paid benefit plan

CAAT DBPlus Pension Plan

10 personal emergency days per year

Diverse and inclusive environment

Collaborative team

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding for conducting comprehensive financial analysis.
• Strong experience in gathering data from stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executives/Board.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

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Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Position:
Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Compensation:
CAD ($) 75,000-99,999 / Annually

Ontario One Call (OOC) is a Public Safety Administrative Authority; protecting Ontario by enabling safe digging. At OOC, public safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Since 2012, in Ontario, it’s the law that any party planning to dig must contact OOC before they dig. OOC connects people planning to dig with the owners of underground pipes, cables, and other infrastructure to help prevent costly damages, service disruptions, and safety hazards. We also regulate an efficient locate system, foster industry wide collaboration, and promote safe, timely excavation across Ontario.

OOC is governed by a diverse Board of Directors, with experienced leaders representing underground infrastructure owners, excavators, ministry appointees and others dedicated to protecting Ontarians. Together, we work to shape a safer Ontario through collaboration, regulation, and education.

Safe Excavation starts with us.

Why Join Us?

Ontario One Call offers dynamic career opportunities in various areas such as operational services, compliance, regulatory affairs, communications, education, IT, finance and HR. When you join our team, you become an integral part of our mission-driven organization, dedicated to making Ontario safer, one dig at a time.

Core Values:

Caring…We invest in the success and safety for our team, communities and the environment.

Integrity…We are dedicated, honourable and honest.

Collaborative…We foster partnerships and work together to build a safer Ontario.

Inclusive…We are a leader in inclusivity and cultivate a foundation of respect and support within our industry.

Innovative…We strive for excellence with a willingness to learn, adapt and innovate.

Do you have what it takes to join our team?

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer or their designate, the Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist will serve as a key individual contributor responsible for building, owning, and evolving the company-wide financial planning and analysis functions at Ontario One Call.

This role is ideal for a professional who is a self-starter that is eager to take full ownership of this role and its functions. The successful candidate will work directly with the CFO, Controller, and all business lines to lead all financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling activities.

This position is located at the Guelph office located at 104 Cooper Drive, Guelph. Ontario One Call has a hybrid work model with staff dividing their workweek between in-office and at-home work per company policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performance Analysis:

• Working closely with the Controller and business lines staff to analyze variances between actuals, budgets, forecasts, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights.
• Collaborate with internal cross functional teams, staff and external stakeholders to conduct financial analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee and lead the complete financial planning and analyst functions and duties for the organization.
• Assist the Controller with building budgets and forecasts including operating and capital expenses, and revenues.
• Deploy financial tools to analyze business activities and investment evaluations. Support the CFO by evaluating return on investment, payback periods, financial feasibility of projects and investments, and utilize other key financial analysis metrics.
• Working closely with finance staff and business lines staff to build, maintain, and update dynamic financial models to evaluate the financial impact of business scenarios, market shifts, forecasts, bespoke initiatives, and strategic initiatives.
• Support risk mitigation planning through financial data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Identify financial trends and business opportunities to improve One Call’s business model

Reporting:

• Prepare reports, presentations and recommendations to executives/Board with thorough due diligence, appropriate logic, identified risks, and judgements supporting the analysis.
• Responsible for compiling financial analysis, drafting performance commentary, and delivering financial reporting regarding government grants (including transfer payment agreements) to the executive and to the government.
• Partner with finance staff to ensure annual budgeting and monthly financial reports are completed on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing information and documentation required for internal and external stakeholders including audits and government.

Process Improvement and Automation:

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and reporting through automation and best practices.
• Champion the adoption of tools and technologies that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer to support improved financial analysis, finance, internal controls, project management, stakeholder, and tools/systems.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding for conducting comprehensive financial analysis and supporting detailed financial due diligence.
• Strong experience in working with internal and external stakeholders to gather appropriate data to conduct financial assessments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing at all levels. Able to translate complex financial data into compelling and clear narratives.
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for data analysis, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into financial models.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a lean, resource-constrained environment requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Experience working with or within regulatory bodies or government agencies preferred.

Education and Experience

• University degree in Business, Finance or Accounting preferred; or a relevant discipline or combination of post-secondary education and experience.
• 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or similar role.
• Demonstrated work experience with building annual financial budgeting models and financial forecast models.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or similar

Rewards:

• Starting salary of $72,000 – $85,000/annum dependent on qualifications and experience, with room to grow
• A comprehensive company paid benefit plan through Desjardins Life (at 3 months of service)
• CAAT DBPlus Pension Plan with Contribution Choice and Company Match (at 3 months of service)
• 10 personal emergency days per year
• Highly engaged workforce and excellent workplace culture
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Collaborative team
• New, clean and bright facility

Imagine a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ontario One Call, we are committed to making this a reality through our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives, policy and committee. To achieve this, OOC strives to create a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes diversity and uniqueness and encourages equitable opportunities for employees. Every individual person deserves respect, dignity and a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who may be underrepresented in our industry.

In accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ontario One Call is pleased to offer accommodations for job applicants with disabilities, if you require accommodations, please advise by contacting us.

Application reviews are done by a human. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are currently recruiting for this open position.