Senior Financial Analyst, Development Capital

Halton Region; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipality in Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst responsible for providing financial support in the development and implementation of long-range financial plans. The successful candidate will work with various stakeholders and lead analyses, prepare reports, and support project performance monitoring. Qualifications include a university degree in Finance or Accounting and five years' experience in finance, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a financial environment.
• Experience in coordinating professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in municipal finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for the Development Charges Background Study.
• Lead the implementation of development-related financial plans.
• Prepare financial reports at year-end and as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge of Development Charges Act

Computer skills with spreadsheets and SAP

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Professional Accounting designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job description:

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing financial support in developing and implementing long-range financial plans, working with various stakeholders on leading and compiling required analyses.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide primary financial support for the preparation of the Development Charges Background Study; leading the compilation of required data in working with multi-disciplined professionals and cross-functional staff; calculation of development charges under Development Charges Act; and provision of related analyses.
• Provide financial support in creating development-related long-range financial plans; including cash flow, pay back, cost benefit and what-if analyses under various scenarios.
• Lead in the implementation of the development-related financial plans; including the preparation/implementation of financial agreements with developers; monitor of project performance in liaison with project managers; determining cash flow requirements in project accounts; coordinating the administration/reporting of funding transactions in accordance with terms set out in the agreements and the Region’s capital financing policy; and addressing stakeholder inquiries.
• Prepare the development-related capital component of Halton’s ten-year capital budget, in accordance with a development financing plan framework, and liaises with Capital Budget team for the successful preparation/implementation of the annual capital budget.
• Undertake financial analyses in support of identifying financial implications arising from bid/staff reports concerning development-capital projects; provide input in preparing semi-annual capital variance and closure reports; and prepare financial reports at year-end and as required, including Development Charges Reserve Funds Statements in accordance with guidelines set out in Development Charges Act.
• Provide expertise and guidance to Finance leadership on applicable policies and considerations that need to be addressed and provide their impact on the delivery of Regional programs and services.
• Prepare presentations, briefing notes, business cases, project management documents, training materials, resources, and reports for Management and Council.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Five (5) years’ experience working in a financial environment.
• Knowledge of the Development Charges Act and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work effectively under pressing deadlines.
• Experience coordinating professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Strongcomputer skills, particularly with spreadsheets, databases, presentation software and SAP.
• Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills with an aptitude for learning and adapting to change.
• Professional Accounting designation.
• Experience working in municipal finance.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

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.

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