Financial Analyst

at  City of Mississauga

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervisor, Business Services, the Financial Analyst will 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.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) and/or post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• Two years of relevant experience in a finance or budgeting environment with emphasis on financial and strategic planning, reporting, analysis and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of and ability to work with SAP, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP, Questica and PowerBI would be an asset.
  Hourly Rate/Salary: $76,313 - $101,753
  Grade: E
  Hours of Work: 35
  Work Location: Hybrid
  Organization Unit: CMO/Business Services - CMS
  Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager’s Office , CMO/Finance Division , Business Services & Process Solutns
  Non-Union/Union: Non Union
  Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
  If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
  If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

• Coordinate the detailed development of the capital and/or operating budgets for assigned business units.
• Prepare and present financial information to senior management.
• Monitor, analyze and report on the financial activity and forecasted year-end results.
• Develop reporting tools and review financial processes to improve financial management in assigned business units.
• Evaluate options and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Ensure adherence to budget/financial policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and assistance to department staff with the preparation of the financial components of business plans.
• Liaise regularly with divisional management, Finance and other City staff/departments.
• Develop and implement financial models as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.