Region of Peel

Senior Financial Analyst

Region of Peel

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brampton • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$92,151 - CA$115,189 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Performs budgeting, forecasting and reporting for various divisions within the Human Services Department
  • Identifies business trends and drivers and maintains/develops financial models
  • Develop workflow schedules for budget and corporate reporting cycles
  • Develops and maintains cooperative, collaborative and strategic relationships with the division’s managers and directors
  • Engages business partners and establishes open dialogue on the financial related matters with regards to business sustainability, terms of council priorities and program financial outlook
  • Provides financial advice and influence in program’s annual budget development, financial/management reporting and complex business issues
  • Creates meaningful reports/presentations that concisely identify root causes and clearly tell the story
  • Reviews council reports/business cases, conducts cost-benefit analysis and provides business partners with sound financial recommendations
  • Assesses financial processes to determine the efficiency of the current practices and appropriateness of financial controls
  • Provides advice and interpretation of financial policies, by-laws, procedures and legislations
  • Prepare year-end working paper and financial statement to report to the ministry
  • Provides coaching and review of the Financial Analyst’s work related to accounting activities (accruals, account reconciliations, journal entries etc.), management reporting, financial procedures and documentation

Requirements

  • Relevant University degree and recognized professional accounting designation (CA/CGA/CMA/CPA/ACCA)
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements
  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
  • Strong computer skills (specifically MS Office and PeopleSoft Financials) and/or Hyperion (budget software systems) would be considered an asset)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, planning and organizational skills as well as ability to prioritize
  • Attention to detail, ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations and standards as well as municipal issues, services and processes are considered an asset
  • Excellent relationship building skills in order to develop and sustain client partnerships as well as work in a team environment
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
  • OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
  • Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
  • Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
  • Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
  • Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
  • Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
  • Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
budgetingforecastingfinancial modelingcost-benefit analysisfinancial reportingaccount reconciliationsjournal entriesmanagement reportingfinancial proceduresfinancial controls
Soft skills
communication skillsplanning skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailindependent workteam collaborationrelationship buildingprioritizationcoachinginclusivity
Certifications
CACGACMACPAACCA