Senior Financial Analyst - Fin

Job Summary

Analyze and support the preparation and presentation of budget and business plan submissions. On an on-going basis, ensure accuracy, compliance and timeliness of current financial statements and forecasts, providing opinion on overall effectiveness from a financial/service level perspective.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of Supervisor, Finance, the successful candidate will:

• Coordinate the business planning process with the service area, ensuring all information is recorded accurately and timely.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances, financial results and present funding recommendations.
• Prepare forecasts and provide explanations on trends and hot spots.
• Manage complex portfolios and oversee large capital and operating budgets.
• Prepare costing scenarios and funding options; create financial models to forecast revenues and costs.
• Ensure budget process policy & guidelines are followed.
• Ensure compliance with budget control bylaw & reserve and reserve fund bylaw.
• Provide ad hoc assistance on projects/initiatives within the unit/team.
• Use information that is stored within the unit/team and/or available without special authorization.
• Develop models for forecasting future financial performance and assessing different scenarios.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Facilitate process mapping, stakeholder management, and technical/business analysis.
• Work with staff across Finance and other City service areas to obtain support and resources for new initiatives.
• Create concise, clear reports summarizing findings and providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) and/or post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience preferably in a municipal or other public sector/government environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, or Scrum) are preferred.
• Proven experience leading strategic initiatives and working with cross-functional project teams.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is an asset.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, reporting, and KPIs.
• knowledge and experience in Microsoft Power BI, SAP FI/CO and Questica Budget would be an asset.
• Microsoft Office applications skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities are essential.
• Ability to both work independently and consult and collaborate with others.