Strategic Financial Analyst - Contract to Permanent

City of Niagara Falls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Niagara Falls is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support budgeting, financial reporting, internal audit reviews and capital asset planning. Under the Supervisor of Financial Reporting and Analysis, you will produce analyses, forecasts and detailed variance reports to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires a university degree in accounting or finance, a CPA designation, and at least three years of relevant experience, including capital asset planning.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA designation required.
• Municipal accounting or finance program is an asset.
• At least 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

• Investigating, analyzing and providing technical reports outlining improvements as needed, on the strength of internal controls that the Corporation relies upon for the accurate recording of transactions.
• Providing detailed analysis and reporting of quarterly and annual operating results including variance analysis.
• Developing and maintaining systems for forecasting revenues and expenses in the annual operating and capital budget projects.
• Performing 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.
• Assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of the City’s asset management plan.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

University Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Municipal accounting/finance program asset

Job description

The City of Niagara Falls is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support budgeting, financial reporting, internal audit reviews and capital asset planning. Under the Supervisor of Financial Reporting and Analysis, you will produce analyses, forecasts and detailed variance reports to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires a university degree in accounting or finance, a CPA designation, and at least three years of relevant experience, including capital asset planning.