Business and Financial Analyst
City of Toronto
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Scarborough • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$87,800 - CA$116,745 per year
About the role
- Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
- Conducts, coordinates and supports research into assigned area.
- Provides input into and administers assigned budget.
- Researches, collects and analyses data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
- Coordinates and prepares the division's annual Procurement Plan submission.
- Leads the coordination and delivery of divisional procurement plans and contracts.
- Coordinates and executes procurement processes related to the purchase of goods and services.
- Administers division level procurement processes including Low Value Quotations (LVQs).
- Assists in evaluating quotation submissions and/or participating in evaluation teams.
- Coordinates and executes various contract management related functions and processes.
- Develops, enhances and maintains procurement tracking and reporting tools.
- Performs various contract expenditure analysis on a regular basis.
- Monitors uniformity, completeness and correctness of the contract management system's data.
- Performs data reconciliations between the contract management and financial systems.
- Monitors dashboards and follows up on issues.
- Schedules and co-ordinates year-end activities.
- Identifies, consults and makes recommendations concerning financial and operating controls.
- Ensures accuracy and conformity with regulations, policies and procedures.
- Prepares and updates policies and procedures.
- Represents the Division on working groups, committees, and at public meetings.
- Leads projects, prepares reports, flowcharts, briefing notes and presentations.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a discipline such as: Business Administration, Purchasing, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Considerable experience managing procurement processes in a large public-sector organization.
- Considerable experience in financial systems such as SAP Ariba, project management tools, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Experience writing reports, briefings, presentations and policy papers for senior management.
- Ability to apply accounting principles, best practices, and financial analysis techniques.
- Ability to analyze and extract large volumes of statistical and financial data.
- Highly developed customer service, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
- Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
- Knowledge of the Purchasing and Financial Control By-Laws and associated policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations and regulations.
- Working towards a professional designation such as CPA will be considered an asset.
Benefits
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Accommodation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurement processesfinancial analysisdata reconciliationcontract managementreport writingpolicy developmentbudget administrationstatistical analysisproject management
Soft Skills
customer serviceinterpersonal skillspresentation skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsconflict resolutionstrategic thinkingtime management
Certifications
CPA