Analyst, Budget and Operations

The Analyst, Budget and Operations plays a key role in supporting the City's financial planning, budget coordination, reporting, and responsible stewardship of public resources. The position provides financial analysis, budget coordination, reporting support, and budget-related recommendations to assist management in decision-making and financial planning activities. By supporting key components of the corporate operating and capital budget processes, maintaining financial models, evaluating business initiatives, and identifying financial risks, pressures, and opportunities within assigned analyses, the role helps ensure that municipal resources are considered in relation to Council priorities, legislative requirements, service delivery objectives, and community needs. The position contributes to accountability, transparency, and financial stewardship by supporting effective financial planning, governance, and continuous improvement within the City's financial management framework. 

The role provides financial information, advice, and analytical support to managers and directors on budgeting and financial planning matters. Through collaboration, technical expertise, and the communication of complex financial information in a clear and accessible manner, the position supports informed discussion, consensus-building, and management decision-making. While the role does not directly supervise staff, it provides advisory support through coordination and support of corporate budgeting processes, administration of budget systems, and participation on cross-functional initiatives that support sound governance, accountability, and service excellence across the organization. 

The successful candidate will possess a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline, along with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing. They will bring a minimum five (5) years of progressive financial management experience in a complex, multi-divisional organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Along with a minimum of three (3) years of job-specific experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, business case development, and financial reporting.  

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of municipal finance principles, public sector accountability requirements, accounting standards, and applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks. They will demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, and ERP systems to support decision-making. Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective working relationships, communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences, manage competing priorities, and provide customer-focused financial advice and support.

Salary: $112,539