Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst – Internal Services Finance Business Partner

Corporate Services – Business and Financial Planning Division

 

Status: (1) Contract Full Time position – 18 months

Salary Range: $94,455 -$118,069 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Hiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

 

Reporting to the Supervisor, Business and Financial Planning for Internal Services, the Senior Financial Analyst provides strategic financial advice and support to internal services management that enables them to effectively manage their business in the most effective and efficient manner.

 

This includes assessing financial performance against targets, allocating costs to all Regional services, and the coordination of the internal services operating and capital budgets to ensure that services are appropriately measured.

 

This role will provide in-depth analytical support that involves performing highly complex analytical work to optimize the return on investments through analysis of business cases, financial modelling, projected benefits, and cost mitigations.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assessing the programs’ financial performance against targets and providing variance analysis, implications and recommendations for operating and capital operations.
• Partnering with clients to recommend and develop the programs’ operating and capital budgets and supporting documentation.
• Overseeing the departmental expense allocations, including the modeling of allocation methodologies during budgets and managing monthly chargeback process across departments.
• Leading the preparation of meaningful financial forecasts, including tri-annual and in-year projections, to support Regional reporting and enhance fiscal planning.  
• Delivering clear, data-driven financial reports and presentations that provide insights, identify root causes, highlight trends, and tell a compelling financial story.
• Reviewing Council reports/business cases and conducting cost-benefit analyses and providing business partners with sound financial recommendations.
• Assessing financial processes to ensure operational efficiency, process optimization, and robust internal controls.   
• Providing advice and interpretation of financial policies, by-laws, procedures and legislations.
• Providing coaching and review of the Financial Analysts’ work related to accounting activities (accruals, cost allocations, account reconciliations, journal entries etc.), management reporting, financial procedures and documentation.
• Coordinating and administering year-end closing procedures and year-end journal entries.
• Working with clients to develop strong internal and external decision-making and reporting packages.

What the role requires:

• University degree in business administration, commerce or economics, and a CPA/CA/ACCA accounting designation. 
• Minimum 5 years progressive business experience, preferably in the public sector. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.  
• Demonstrated passion for client service
• Strong computer skills (specifically MS Office, PeopleSoft Financials, Hyperion, Smartview) and openness to learn and master new tools such as Power Pivots (Excel) and Power Automate.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to develop and maintain strong and productive working relationships and participate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner, including strong planning and organizational skills, and an attitude for initiating and taking the lead in problem-solving
• Superior analytical and judgment abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate financial information to diverse audiences

Nice to have:

• Understanding of policies and administrative procedures related to cost allocations, inventory, and government funded programs would be an asset
• Knowledge of Regional municipal issues, services and processes would be an asset

 

Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

 

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

 

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Voluntary enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

 

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work! 🎉

 

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

 

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

 

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.