Financial Planning Analyst

Role Overview

The Financial Planning Analyst provides financial support to departments and project managers, ensuring required financial supports are in place for departments to achieve their business goals and objectives. The role involves providing consultation and integrated financial services, recommending and executing policy, process, and procedure improvements, and participating in new department initiatives.

What You Will Do

The Financial Planning Analyst will be responsible for providing financial and budget analytical support, completing monthly and/or quarterly variance analysis, building models, and developing internal financial reports. The role also involves coordinating the annual budgeting process, analyzing and reviewing budget submissions, and maintaining information related to tangible capital assets.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, and/or Accounting, with three years of experience in financial analysis, budget preparation, capital asset accounting, variance tracking, and developing and working with financial models. The role requires advanced analytical skills, proficiency in Windows-based software, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, and/or Accounting
• Three years of experience in financial analysis, budget preparation, capital asset accounting, variance tracking, and developing and working with financial models
• Knowledge of external regulations, such as the Municipal Act, the Public Sector Accounting Standards, and all other regulations impacting the accounting and reporting of municipalities
• Advanced analytical skills
• Proficient in Windows-based software, including Microsoft applications, advanced proficiency in Excel

Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $89,204 – $111,503
• Payment in Lieu of Benefits (for contracts over 12 months)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Paid time off, including vacation and incidental days (for contracts over 6 months)
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)

Tagged as: Financial Modeling