JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Services Branch is responsible for the overall delivery of financial services to all City departments, Boards, Commissions and Agencies, ensuring that the financial support requirements and financial processing are delivered in a timely, meaningful manner. Services include budget development and monitoring, financial analysis, project management support, financial reporting both internal and external, financial compliance, financial advice and accounting requirements. The Account Management units develop strategic business partnerships and deliver integrated, seamless, value-added and “one-stop-shop” financial support to their client departments to meet on-going and evolving operational requirements of the assigned lines of business.

You are responsible for: conducting research, financial analysis and a range of reviews of key financial activities; coordinating and overseeing aspects of assigned projects; and for assisting in financial exercises as required in support of Financial Services Unit staff and client department(s) in accordance with related corporate and departmental policies and procedures, and related legislation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or other related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management, including financial analysis, budget, accounting, financial modelling, etc.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of financial controls and processes and financial processes relating to contracted work 
• Knowledge of relevant special funding programs/grants available to the City from other levels of government
• Knowledge of corporate information management systems, including those used for financial budgeting, tracking, accounting and reporting 
• Knowledge of relevant SAP modules and an understanding of maintenance management systems and/or other client software, and their interface with SAP 
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) 
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Knowledge of construction projects is desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to understand/appreciate the technical complexities and diversities of the work in order to provide financial management support
• Able to research, analyze and evaluate financial/budgetary issues, interpret data, make decisions, develop appropriate solutions and formulate recommendations
• Able to identify financial tracking and reporting requirements and provide user input to systems enhancements
• Able to administer regulations, laws, and financial/administrative policies/procedures
• Able to work collaboratively
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess advanced computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a windows environment, including use of intra/internet
• Able to use Corporate SAP modules/system and work with other advanced computer applications or software used by the client group(s)
• Able to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities 
• Able to demonstrate sound judgment  
• Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Possess initiative and self-motivation
• Possess a strong customer service orientation