Senior Financial Analyst/ ERP Support Analyst (1 Year Contract)

City-of-Markha; Markham; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Markham is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst/ERP Support Analyst within the Financial Planning Division of the Finance Department. This 1-year contract role focuses on preparing, analyzing, implementing and monitoring budgets, while supporting ERP workday configurations for budgets, projects (SKU) and asset management modules.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will build financial models, migrate data, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure Phase 1 deliverables are

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation/MBA, or a combination of education and experience in a related discipline at an equivalent competence.
• At least seven (7) years of practical experience in senior financial planning and analysis positions, and/or Workday Implementation Roles, preferably in a multi‑divisional organization.
• Hands‑on experience with Workday Financials, specifically: Workday Budgets, Workday Projects (SKU), Workday Asset Management / TCA
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or Workday deployments
• Familiar with EIB templates, business processes, and Workday configuration concepts
• Ability to deal with conflict using tact and persuasion, exhibiting professionalism.
• Presents information logically and objectively, and comfort dealing with ambiguity.
• Knowledge of accounting and economic principles including strategic and financial planning
• Ability to read, interpret and apply complex legislative texts such as the Municipal Act.
• Experience with municipal budgeting, capital project structures, and asset accounting is an asset.
• Experience in a public sector organization including knowledge of municipal funding sources, such as Development Charges, Provincial and Federal funding, Canada Community‑Building Fund (CCBF) and provincial/municipal statutes and regulations is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable supporting technical and functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.
• Demonstrated strong initiative and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis and investigation of budget variances including both high level and activity level analysis of expenditures, revenues, complement, and other performance measures; forecasts expenditure and revenue patterns; highlights to management relevant financial issues with strategic and operational impacts; recommends options towards resolution of issues.
• Develops financial models and sensitivity scenarios, and evaluates financial alternatives and business cases for programs, projects and other initiatives based on a clear understanding of program needs and resource constraints.
• In conjunction with the business unit and procurement staff, prepare and analyze tenders/quotes/request for proposal reports, rationalizing budget to actual variances and long term financial impacts.
• Participate in the planning, coordination and preparation of long range operating and capital strategic plans, including managing and updating fee funded financial models.
• Research, analyze and interpret information and make recommendations for financial plans and special projects undertaken by the City.
• Contribute to the creation of financial policies and procedures by participating in multi‑discipline projects that address the operational and financial requirements of the City.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements and compliance with corporate, financial and administrative directions and policies.
• Ability to work extended hours during budgeting season or as occasionally required.
• Actively participate in requirements workshops to communicate functional needs related to operating budgets, capital projects, asset management (TCA and asset registry).
• Assist with set up and configuration of Workday modules, including budget structures, rules, and control frameworks such as: mapping chart of accounts, cost centres, and funding sources.
• Prepare and validate data for migration, execute test scripts for UAT, assist with creation of training materials and process documentation.

Skills

Workday Financials

Budgeting

Financial planning

ERP implementations

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics & CPA/MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Workday configuration concepts

EIB templates

Job description

Temporary Full Time Markham, ON, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4882

Salary Range: $102,464.00 To $143,867.00 Annually

Department and Commission: Finance Department, Corporate Services
Affiliation: Non Union
Vacancy Type: New
Posting Date: October 6, 2026
Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award‑winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

The City of Markham is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst/ERP Support Analyst within the Financial Planning Division of the Finance Department. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this dual role is responsible for the preparation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of the departmental operating and capital budgets, following both corporate budgetary policies and generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The role will also support ERP implementation and act as a representative of the Finance Planning group to configure, test and rollout Workday Budgets, Project SKUs and Asset Management (TCA) modules.

Job Summary

You are a results‑oriented professional with proven ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight, coupled with demonstrated high level critical thinking and the ability to perform in a proactive and strategic manner. Your analytical, collaborative and organization skills enable you to build trusted partnerships with clients, extract and document process information into Workday configurations, and support the seamless migration of data and workflows from current systems into Workday to ensure Phase 1 deliverables are implemented successfully. Your ability to be flexible and resourceful will be necessary to pivot between competing mandates including ERP and City priorities.

This is a 1-year contract role with potential to be extended for subsequent implementation phases.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs analysis and investigation of budget variances including both high level and activity level analysis of expenditures, revenues, complement, and other performance measures; forecasts expenditure and revenue patterns; highlights to management relevant financial issues with strategic and operational impacts; recommends options towards resolution of issues.
• Develops financial models and sensitivity scenarios, and evaluates financial alternatives and business cases for programs, projects and other initiatives based on a clear understanding of program needs and resource constraints.
• In conjunction with the business unit and procurement staff, prepare and analyze tenders/quotes/request for proposal reports, rationalizing budget to actual variances and long term financial impacts.
• Participate in the planning, coordination and preparation of long range operating and capital strategic plans, including managing and updating fee funded financial models.
• Research, analyze and interpret information and make recommendations for financial plans and special projects undertaken by the City.
• Contribute to the creation of financial policies and procedures by participating in multi‑discipline projects that address the operational and financial requirements of the City.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements and compliance with corporate, financial and administrative directions and policies.
• Ability to work extended hours during budgeting season or as occasionally required.
• Actively participate in requirements workshops to communicate functional needs related to operating budgets, capital projects, asset management (TCA and asset registry).
• Assist with set up and configuration of Workday modules, including budget structures, rules, and control frameworks such as: mapping chart of accounts, cost centres, and funding sources.
• Prepare and validate data for migration, execute test scripts for UAT, assist with creation of training materials and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation/MBA, or a combination of education and experience in a related discipline at an equivalent competence.
• At least seven (7) years of practical experience in senior financial planning and analysis positions, and/or Workday Implementation Roles, preferably in a multi‑divisional organization.
• Hands‑on experience with Workday Financials, specifically: Workday Budgets, Workday Projects (SKU), Workday Asset Management / TCA
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or Workday deployments
• Familiar with EIB templates, business processes, and Workday configuration concepts
• Ability to deal with conflict using tact and persuasion, exhibiting professionalism.
• Presents information logically and objectively, and comfort dealing with ambiguity.
• Knowledge of accounting and economic principles including strategic and financial planning
• Ability to read, interpret and apply complex legislative texts such as the Municipal Act.
• Experience with municipal budgeting, capital project structures, and asset accounting is an asset
• Experience in a public sector organization including knowledge of municipal funding sources, such as Development Charges, Provincial and Federal funding, Canada Community‑Building Fund (CCBF) and provincial/municipal statutes and regulations is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable supporting technical and functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.
• Demonstrated strong initiative and the ability to work independently.

Core Behaviours

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building:Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self‑management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Core Values

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high‑quality efficient and customer‑centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People‑Focused:putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check

AI Disclosure

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