Senior Financial Analyst (Learning Assignment)
$94,455–$118,069 year
HybridOntario, Canada or Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Coordinate annual operating and capital budgets, prepare tri-annual projections, and support capital budget planning through forecasting and variance analysis. Prepare year-end working papers and financial statements for the annual audit while liaising with external auditors. Conduct reserve analysis, debt monitoring, and feasibility modeling for housing projects. Provide strategic financial advisory services to Peel Housing Corporation and the Board, delivering semi-annual reporting, account reconciliations, and ad-hoc analytical support for operational decision-making. This 6-month contract role requires a hybrid schedule with two days per week on-site in Mississauga. The position reports to the Supervisor, Finance Business Partner, Peel Living, within the Finance Division's mandate to enable organizational success through financial stewardship.
Required Qualifications
- University degree related to the Finance or Business field
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in financial analysis, accounting and report writing
- Experience with municipal infrastructure and/or asset management principles and practices
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues
- Familiarity with social housing programs and services including provincial funding models
- Knowledge of accounting practices and principles, applicable legislation, regulations, and standards
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and a 'self-starting' attitude to initiate projects and business analysis
- Strong customer service focus
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills and sound knowledge of computer applications including PeopleSoft, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- A minimum of two days per week on-site
- Off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario
Desired Qualifications
- holding or pursuing a professional accounting designation
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