Job Description

Position Overview
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Financial Analyst on the Budget Services team within the Finance department. Reporting to the Manager, Budget Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial support and analysis for an assigned portfolio of work. The portfolio of work may include directly supporting an assigned group of departments with all things finance (budgeting, accounting, business case development, financial costing, and other related support) and/or supporting other corporate initiatives. Assignments may change over time as the needs of the organization change, and this will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to gain a broader organizational perspective. Financial Analysts have the skills, knowledge, experience and initiative to understand the broader context of the work they are doing, and take responsibility for their assigned portfolio or work, as well as the ability to learn and grow beyond their previous experience to take on new assignments within the scope of the role.
Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop a solid understanding of assigned departments' operations and strategic initiatives, and how they interact with financial processes and planning.
• Ensure ongoing regular communication of financial matters between the Finance department and designated department staff by acting as the primary Finance liaison for designated departments.
• Understand the financial impacts of changing legislation on operations and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist assigned departments with the development of operating and capital budgets with the lens of incorporating corporate financial policies and strategies like reserve usage and accounting structures.
• Assist assigned departments with the development and preparation of all budget related documentation and financial presentations as required.
• Assist assigned departments and Senior Corporate Analysts with the preparation of multi-year forecasts linking to the Strategic Plan and departmental Business Plans.
• Review the financial performance of assigned departments including operating variance analysis, capital spending review, and interim financial reporting.
• Book journal entries as required to address assigned departmental accounting needs including year-end accruals, reserve funding, and reallocations.
• Provide financial advice on grant applications and complete grant financial claim submissions for assigned departments.
• Assist assigned departments with user fee and revenue analysis / forecasting models, capital funding including growth revenues, grants, reserves and reserve funds.
• Attend assigned departmental management meetings to understand emerging financial needs and be the department's financial advisor.
• Understand departmental financial business needs and recommend on-going improvements including financial systems, revenue collection processes and financial policies, in collaboration with other members of the Finance team as required.
• Participate and act as the Finance liaison on development related departmental projects and studies like Master Plans, project business cases and/or costing, assessing financial impacts of legislative changes, supporting financial policy development and other similar initiatives.
• Review financial implications of legislation, 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 for assigned departments on the City's financial, asset maintenance and budgeting systems.
• Assist with other corporate finance responsibilities as required.
• Implement efficiencies in processes through documenting processes and leveraging technology.
• Participate in departmental 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 and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting or related field, and/or a professional accounting designation or equivalent, 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.
• Analytical, organizational, project management and report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Advanced skills with financial reporting software (for example: JD Edwards, FMW).
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency 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.

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.
Pay/Salary
Non-Union Grade: 5: $83,938.40- $104,923.00
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by September 26, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online question 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.
Please visit the job posting listed on our City of Guelph careers page and click on the "Apply for this job" button. Instructions will follow.
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