Under the general direction of the Assistant Controller, the Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of systems that promote sound financial planning and control, and support fiscally responsible operating and policy decisions. The Financial Analyst assists in the planning and development of departmental strategies with respect to customer rates, investments, debt financing, and cashflow management. The Financial Analyst coordinates/participates in department business planning and Alternative Service Delivery (ASD) reviews, and is responsible for the development and management of performance measurement systems.

As the Finance Analyst, you will:

• Assist in the development and implementation of Departmental rate strategies, including the development of related financial and economic models.
• Conduct financial studies regarding user rates, local improvement rates, paybacks, recoveries and various service charges by determining appropriate methodologies, gathering and analyzing data and providing recommendations.
• Prepare a variety of reports on Departmental financial issues and other special projects as they arise, to enhance decision-making and policy formulation.
• Help maintain and update the water, sewer and solid waste rate models and long-term financial projections.
• Compare actual financial results for the utilities to the rate models on an ongoing basis to identify opportunities/issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Departmental Cashflow Management strategies.
• Monitor, on an ongoing basis, cash and debt financing levels to ensure that Department is not pre-funding capital projects significantly and thereby incurring unnecessary interest cost.
• Provide analysis, detailed cashflow and debt management financial analysis to Department managers and supervisor.
• Prepare year-end working paper files.
• Assist the Assistant Controller in various financial and public policy related projects.
• Assist the Assistant Controller in business case analysis for various special projects.
• Assist in preparing the finance section of the Dept’s business plan, including the current and capital estimates, reserve funds, results from operations, the ten-year financial plan and utility rate models.
• Act for Assistant Controller in their absence.

YOUR EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Professional Accounting designation in good standing (CPA) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 18 months of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated strong financial analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and other financial applications.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems. Knowledge of PeopleSoft applications is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload, and to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a respectful and cooperative manner.
• Demonstrated strong project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rate setting methodologies and procedures on the implementation of rate increases, or the ability to acquire knowledge within one year.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

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