Job Description

About Our Organization:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph\xe2\x80\x99s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.


As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play\xe2\x80\x94all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city. Job Summary:
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Corporate Analyst \xe2\x80\x93 Client Services and Budget within the Client Services and Budget division of the Finance department. Reporting to the Manager, Finance Client Services and Budget, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for assisting City departments with financial support and analysis in the areas of multi-year budget preparation, quarterly operating and capital budget monitoring expenditures, revenues and ensuring proper quality controls are followed consistently and in accordance with policies, procedures, and service level commitments. In addition, this position will provide financial policy development, business case development and financial costing for various departmental initiatives. Another key focus of this position is leveraging technology to gain efficiencies. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.


Hours of Work
35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Flexibility would be required to attend evening meeting and to meet departmental needs.


Your Role

• Develop a solid understanding of designated departments\xe2\x80\x99 business activities and how they impact financial processes and planning and ensure ongoing regular communication of financial matters between the Finance department and designated department staff.
• Act as the primary liaison for the designated departments\xe2\x80\x99 GM to Finance.
• Assist designated departments in the development of operating and capital budgets with the lens of incorporating corporate financial policies and strategies like reserve usage and accounting structures.
• Assist designated departments in the development and preparation of all budget documentation and financial presentations as required.
• Assist designated departments and Senior Analysts with the preparation of multi-year forecasts linking to the Strategic Plan and departmental Business Plans.
• Review the financial performance of designated departments including operating variance analysis, capital spending review, and interim financial reporting.
• Book journal entries as required to address designated departmental accounting needs including year-end accruals, reserve funding, and reallocations.
• Provide financial advice on grant applications and complete grant financial claim submissions for designated departments.
• Assist designated departments with user fee and rate analysis / forecasting models (if applicable).
• Attend designated departmental management meetings to understand emerging financial needs and be the department\xe2\x80\x99s financial advisor.
• Understand departmental financial business needs and recommend on-going improvements including financial systems, revenue collection processes and financial policies.
• Participate and act as the Finance liaison on departmental projects and studies like Master Plans, project business cases, assessing financial impacts on legislative changes and other similar initiatives.
• Review financial implications of Council or Committee Reports prior to preview to ensure completeness of information in accordance with approved standards, and ensure Manager is aware of non-routine financial implications.
• Provide training in conjunction with Senior Corporate Analysts on the City\xe2\x80\x99s financial, asset maintenance and budgeting systems.
• Assist with Corporate Finance responsibilities as required.
• Implement efficiencies in processes through leveraging technology.
• Participate in Finance Client Services team meetings and stay current on emerging Finance department projects and changes as they impact departmental operations.
• Complete special projects or other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through completion of a University Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field, senior standing in a professional accounting designation and considerable experience in a related financial planning role, preferably within the public sector. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proven analytical, organizational, project management and report writing skills.
  
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
  
• Advanced skills with financial reporting software, JD Edwards experience preferred.
  
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  
• Proficiency and familiarity with data query and analysis tools.
  
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize to meet strict deadlines.
  
• Ability to attend meetings at offsite locations as required.

In keeping with our corporate value of Wellness, The City of Guelph recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. Where the work permits, employees will have the ability to participate in our Hybrid Work and our Flexible Time programs. Please note, this position is eligible for Hybrid and Flexible work arrangements (subject to change).


Rate
$79,113.20- $98,891.50


How to Apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. This posting will remain open until the position has been filled. Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.


The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.


Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.


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