Senior Business Analyst

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is a provincial agency focused on connecting communities across Ontario through GO Transit, UP Express, and PRESTO. We champion equity, diversity and inclusion as part of our teamwork and core values.

The role partners with Bus Services leaders to develop and monitor divisional budgets, forecasts and financial plans, while leading annual budgeting and long‑term planning. You will create reporting templates, build analytical models, and present results to executives to drive cost

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Math or Commerce, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience as a Business, Data or Financial Analyst.
• Knowledge of business practices, financial analysis; understanding of the financial and accounting impact of business processes to evaluate all business activities (e.g. audit, legal, and reporting requirements).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to present in a clear and compelling manner commentary, reports, and presentations to senior management.
• Ability to use critical judgement to make decisions and solve problems involving various levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Bus Services operational leaders to develop, manage and monitor divisional budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Oversight of the annual budget, forecasting and long‑term financial planning processes for the Bus Services division, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities to improve cost efficiency and governance.
• Create and apply reporting templates, analytical models, and automated processes to monitor business critical results, support data‑driven decision‑making and meet all corporate standards.
• Lead annual financial and budget planning for the Bus Services Division.
• Communicate on a regular basis with key stakeholders, especially with executives, on the progress of financial performance, forecast updates, risks, opportunities, and key initiatives affecting Bus Services.
• Develop a network of cross‑functional relationships to support information gathering and analysis.
• Support various corporate initiatives including Business Continuity Planning, records management, and facilities management.
• Promote innovation and encourage the adoption of best practices based on industry and business knowledge, while ensuring stability to operational integrity and governance requirements that enhance operational efficiency and financial stewardship.
• Support continuous improvement projects through the provision of strategic advice, data analysis, and data‑driven recommendations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Stakeholder comms

Cross-functional

Analytical modeling

Education

Accounting degree

Finance degree

Job description

Job Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward, and playing as a team.

What will I be doing?

• Partner with Bus Services operational leaders to develop, manage and monitor divisional budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Oversight of the annual budget, forecasting and long‑term financial planning processes for the Bus Services division, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities to improve cost efficiency and governance.
• Create and apply reporting templates, analytical models, and automated processes to monitor business critical results, support data‑driven decision‑making and meet all corporate standards.
• Lead annual financial and budget planning for the Bus Services Division.
• Communicate on a regular basis with key stakeholders, especially with executives, on the progress of financial performance, forecast updates, risks, opportunities, and key initiatives affecting Bus Services.
• Develop a network of cross‑functional relationships to support information gathering and analysis.
• Support various corporate initiatives including Business Continuity Planning, records management, and facilities management.
• Promote innovation and encourage the adoption of best practices based on industry and business knowledge, while ensuring stability to operational integrity and governance requirements that enhance operational efficiency and financial stewardship.
• Support continuous improvement projects through the provision of strategic advice, data analysis, and data‑driven recommendations.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Post‑secondary degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Math or Commerce, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience as a Business, Data or Financial Analyst
• Knowledge of business practices, financial analysis; understanding of the financial and accounting impact of business processes to evaluate all business activities (e.g. audit, legal, and reporting requirements)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to present in a clear and compelling manner commentary, reports, and presentations to senior management.
• Ability to use critical judgement to make decisions and solve problems involving various levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk.

Accommodation

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time‑sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non‑union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.