Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate

Halton Region; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the annual budget development and variance reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or a related field, with a minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis. Responsibilities include developing reports, coordinating budgets, and monitoring expenditures. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in financial roles working in budget development and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop accurate financial analysis and presentations within critical timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and analytical summaries for decision-making.
• Coordinate the development of annual operating budgets.
• Monitor actual expenditures and prepare variance reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Budgets & Tax Policy, this position will perform financial analysis to support the development of the annual operating budget, in-year variance projections and subsequent reporting to senior management and Halton Regional Council.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing reports to Council and analytical summaries to improve the decision making of management to help support achieving our strategic objectives.
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative research to develop evaluations, best options and recommendations on policy issues affecting Boards and Agencies including Conservation Halton, Credit Valley Conservation, Grand River Conservation, Halton Court Services, Halton Regional Police Service and North Halton Mental Health Clinic.
• Coordinate the development of annual operating budgets and ten year operating budget forecasts with department staff, including the supporting text in accordance with corporate financial policies and financial reporting requirements.
• Advise and assist departments with budget policies and Council guidelines.
• Monitor actual expenditures and investigate significant variances through consultation with department staff for the preparation of operating budget variance reporting to Council three (3) times per year.
• Provide reporting to senior staff to effectively monitor current spending and revenue to ensure financial management of programs is consistent with the current year Budget and Business Plan.
• Review, analyze and document user fees for inclusion in the budget and assist with the preparation of the annual user fees and charges by-law schedules for the applicable departments.
• Maintain various models, including but not limited to, IT software maintenance contracts, corporate chargebacks, and budget and property tax models used for budget and tax policy development, reporting and projections.
• Assist with property tax policy development including analysis of current value assessment impacts and determining annual regional tax rates, as well as maintaining the annual reference guide on current value assessment and property tax policy.
• Prepare year-end and audit working papers.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in financial roles working in budget development and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and deliver accurate financial analysis and presentations for stakeholders within critical timelines.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Powerpoint).
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with peers and senior management.
• A team player with the ability to consult and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred

• • Knowledge of municipal finance.
  • Knowledge of the SAP management information system.
  • A professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards the completion of a designation.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.