Senior Financial Analyst, Social Services

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At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment and strong long-term financial position and AAA credit rating.

As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.

Posting ID: 3387
Department: Finance
Division: Budgets & Tax Policy
Pay Range: $85,787 - $114,364
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario 
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: August 2, 2024 
Application Deadline: August 18, 2024 

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manger of Social Services Budget, the role is responsible for providing financial support in developing the annual operating budget for Children’s Services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops annual operating budget and forecast for Children’s Services, in consultation with program staff, in accordance with corporate financial policies, program and funding guidelines, and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitors actual expenditures and subsidies/revenues and investigates significant variances through consultation with department staff for the preparation of operating budget variance reporting to Council three times per year.
• Develops reports to Council and analytical summaries to improve the decision making of management to help support achieving our strategic objectives.
• Analyzes and monitors all financial activities of the Children’s Services Division operating budgets and supports requests for analysis and data trends.
• Ensures accurate compilation and reporting of the Children’s Services Division budgets including the use of SAP reporting.
• Prepares background papers, briefing notes, commentary and presentations on policy issues and financial impacts as needed.
• Provides analytical support to Children’s Services and Finance staff as required.
• Completes Ministry reports, and tracks and reconciles Ministry funding and grants.
• Reviews and provides financial analysis related to funding agreements and supports the program areas with ensuring adherence to funding guidelines. 
• Prepares year-end and audit working papers.
• Cross trains to perform financial duties of other program areas as required.
• Performs ad-hoc analyses as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Five (5) years’ experience in financial roles working in budget analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and deliver accurate financial analysis and presentations for stakeholders within critical timelines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Preferred

• Knowledge of municipal finance.
• Knowledge of the SAP management information system.
• CPA Designation or currently enrolled in the CPA Program

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.  
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.   
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.