Financial Analyst, Children's Services (Halton Region)

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Posting ID: 965
Department: Finance Division: Budgets & Tax Policy Job Type: Permanent Contract Duration:
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Finance)
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: September 2, 2022
Application Deadline: September 16, 2022
 
Job Summary
The successful candidate must possess a degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting along with five (5) years' experience in financial roles working in budget analysis. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and deliver accurate financial analysis and presentations for stakeholders within critical timelines. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently is required as is excellent analytical and organizational skills. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suit (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) are required. Knowledge of municipal finance and the SAP management information system is an asset, along with a CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develops annual operating budget for Children's Services, in consultation with program staff in accordance with corporate financial policies and financial reporting requirements.
  • Monitors actual expenditures and subsidies/revenues and investigates significant variances through consultation with department staff for the preparation of operating budget variance reporting to Council three times per year.
  • Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for Provincial programs.
  • Analyzes and monitors all financial activities of the Children's Services Department operating budgets and supports requests for analysis and data trends.
  • Ensures accurate compilation and reporting of the Children's Services Department budgets including the use of SAP reporting.
  • Cross trains to perform financial duties of other program areas as required.
  • Provides analytical support to Children's Services and Finance staff as required.
  • Completes Ministry reports as required.
  • Tracks and reconciles Ministry funding and grants.
  • Performs ad-hoc analyses as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
  • Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting .
  • Five (5) years' experience in financial roles working in budget analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and deliver accurate financial analysis and presentations for stakeholders within critical timelines.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Preferred:
  • Knowledge of municipal finance.
  • Knowledge of the SAP management information system.
  • CPA Designation or currently enrolled in the CPA Program
 
Working/ Employment Conditions
Employment Conditions:
In support of the Region's commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, the Region has a vaccination requirement for all employees. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and able to provide proof of vaccination. The candidate will be asked to provide the Region with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the Region will be required.
 
Important information about your application:
  • In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
  • Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
  • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
  • We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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