Senior Financial Analyst (Two-year Contract)

City of Niagara Falls; Canada; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Canada is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide essential financial support in budgeting and reporting. The role involves analyzing financial results, developing forecasting systems, and assisting with asset management. Ideal candidates will have a university degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA designation, and at least three years of relevant experience. The position is a two-year contract requiring 35 hours per week, ensuring financial accountability and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in accounting, budgeting, and capital asset planning.
• Experience with Public Sector Accounting and/or not for profit accounting standards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for budgeting and financial reporting.
• Analyze quarterly and annual operating results including variance analysis.
• Develop systems for forecasting revenues and expenses.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Education

University Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Municipal accounting or finance program

Job description

If you are currently employed with the City of Niagara Falls, please apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

Closing Date

January 9, 2026

Job Type

Contract (Fixed Term)

Department

Reporting and Analysis

Salary

$83,570.00 - $104,463.00

Hours per week

35

Openings

1

The following job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in such classification

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Financial Reporting and Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst is accountable to provide financial support for budgeting, financial reporting, internal audit reviews and capital asset planning and reporting.

Responsible For

• To investigate, analyze and provide technical reports outlining improvements as needed, on the strength of internal controls that the Corporation relies upon for the accurate recording of transactions.
• Responsible for providing detailed analysis and reporting of quarterly and annual operating results including variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain systems for forecasting revenues and expenses in the annual operating and capital budget projects.
• Perform operational reviews for operating units as required. Reviews will include research, evaluation of performance and recommendations for improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the operating unit.
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of the City's asset management plan.
• Will perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position Requirements

• Minimum is a University Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Completion of a municipal accounting or finance program would be an asset.
• At least three (3) years' experience in accounting, budgeting and capital asset planning.
• Experience with Public Sector Accounting and/or not for profit accounting standards is an asset.

Vacancy Type

Contract (Two-year, fixed term)

Note(s)

2025 salary range quoted, 2026 range to be determined. This senior financial analyst role will backfill for sebastian for 2 years while he is seconded to various IT projects. This will be a 2 year contract at 35 hours per week.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter and resume through Workday using the apply button above.

The City of Niagara Falls is dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and fostering a workplace culture which reflects the diverse nature of the residents we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the City will accommodate the individual needs of candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] or 905-356-7521 ext 4317.

Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and will only be used to determine suitability for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.