Financial Analyst, Business Partner Support-Capital

at  Toronto Transit Commission

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 10242
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Financial Planning & Analysis - Capital (20001219) - Business Partner Support - FP&A Capital (30000583)
Salary Information: $91,618.80 - $114,532.60
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: October 23, 2024
Last Day to Apply: November 5, 2024
Reports to: Manager, Business Partner Support - Capital
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America’s third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU BRING?

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Sound experience in the preparation of financial plans, budgetary reporting and financial analysis for a managerial audience
• Sound knowledge of and working experience with cost control principles, methods, practices, performance measures, and financial research methods and techniques
• Sound experience in the reviewing and financial administration of contractual agreements, and supporting oversight of the performance of contractual agreements
• A recognized accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA), Chartered Accountants (CA), Certified General Accountants (CGA), or Certified Management Accountants (CMA)), Masters of Business Administration (MBA), project cost management designation, or equivalent designation is an asset
• Strong strategic, lateral thinking, planning, analytical, and problem solving skills with the capacity to effectively plan, develop, implement and evaluate complex administrative and operating systems
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, including writing reports and delivering presentations with complex technical information to senior leadership teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities, demands and corporate deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
• Sound knowledge in MS Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel (including Macros, Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions and Data Analysis Functions) and other computerized applications related to financial planning, budgeting, accounting, costing and cost control
• Demonstrated work experience with SAP is an asset
• Knowledge of and experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards is an asset
• Promoting a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Providing leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU BRING?

Apply accounting principles and practices
Use office technology, software and applications
Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
Apply analytical skills
Communicate in a variety of mediums
Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals

This position provides expertise, consultative advice, direction and guidance in financial planning and management support to an assigned Business Partner(s) and supporting the Business Partner’s senior management with translating their business strategies into accompanying multi-year business & financial plans, performance measures and targets.
You will be assessing, analyzing and interpreting large quantities of data and information to support decision-making, budgeting, scenario modelling, accurate reporting, financial controls and corporate policies. In addition you will be working with the Business Partner to ensure appropriate understanding of and providing advice on the proper application and compliance with corporate financial planning & budgeting policies, practices, controls and deadlines.
The position also requires you to develop the Business Partner’s annual Operating Budget or 10-Year Capital Budget & Plan, calendarization of forecasted expenditures, monthly expenditure reporting and forecasting and determine and incorporate Operating Budget impacts from Capital project in all budgets and forecasts.
You will be conducting research and financial analysis; supporting financial analysis for business cases; and creating findings reports and presentations as needed. In addition, your responsibilities will include preparing financial reporting in accordance with corporate formats and deadlines for the Business Partner’s senior management and Finance, and identifying risks and opportunities for management of their Operating or Capital budgets. You will be monitoring in-year expenditures, evaluating variances compared to approved budgets, forecasts and performance measures, analyzing root causes and recommending mitigating strategies to departmental management in a timely manner
As the Financial Analyst you will be developing financial summaries for TTC Board Reports, and reviewing with Finance and Business Partner’s senior management, and obtaining all necessary approvals.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.