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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing Division & Section: Policy, Planning, Finance & Admin, PPF&A Financial Management Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St W Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent Salary Range: $103,431 - $141,247.00 Ideal Hiring Zone: $116,222 - $126,009 Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Affiliation: Non-Union Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 09-Jan-2026 to 23-Jan-2026 Job Summary: As a member of the Financial Planning team, within Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration Division, which supports Infrastructure and Development Services (IDS) programs, the Senior Budget & Operations Analyst provides professional guidance to Program clients regarding sound financial planning, budgetary policies and procedures, and facilities the coordination, development and analysis of assigned program operating and capital budgets, business planning processes, performance measures and variance reporting. Reporting to the Financial Planning Manager, of Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration Division, the Senior Budget & Operations Analyst PPFA: Major Responsibilities: Provides senior level consultation and financial advice to assigned Program clients and other stakeholders, in the development of sound financial planning, budgetary and administrative procedures. Oversees the preparation, consolidation, analysis and in consultation with client programs and Corporate Financial Planning develops recommended capital, operating budgets and related issues and recommended actions to City Manager/CFO and Council\'s Budget & StandingCommittees;providing strategic and technical financial advice at each stage of the budget process. Reviews and provides advice or in some cases completes the financial implications section of all Committee/Council reports prepared by the operating divisions and on "Notices of Motions" made at Council meetings. Coordinates andassistsclients in linking Council\'s Strategic Priorities and multi-year business plans to the budget process.Advisesclient programs in the development, implementation, enhancement and training of corporate and divisional systems and tools thatfacilitateanalysis, consolidation and reporting of business planningobjectivesfor service and service levelchanges;linkages to corporate strategicobjectivesand corporate resource requirements for strategic corporate and political decision-making. Establishes a credible professional relationship with programs and other customers which enable the provision of value-added strategic and financial advice to programsin regard totheir services, budgets,operationsor core businesses. Ensures all financial planning and forecasting needs are met with regards to financial systems development and that theappropriate financialand budgetary controls are implemented in the program. Monitors,evaluatesandassistsprogramsin regards toin-year expenditure and revenue performance, as compared to approved in-year budgets through the analysis of the cause and effect of such variances. Interprets the results and provides recommendations relating thereto. Conducts research and analysis and provides guidance on budgetary and financial matters that may be highly confidential / sensitive in nature. Researches and analyzes financial issues related to labour relations, staffing, real estate and legal issues affecting operations and resources. Develops analytical and procedural techniquesin order tooptimizebudgetary planning and financial monitoring. Reviews and advises on improvements to administrative and financial procedures and information management systemsrequiredtomonitorbudgetary and financial controls for assigned division(s). Prepares, and sometimes presents reports, policy papers, briefing notes and/or presentations in regard to strategic, financial and operational issues related to the financial planning & performance of the program to an audience that may include Program clients, CM/CFO/DCM, Divisional Senior Management Team, outside agencies, the media, Corporate Financial Planning, Budget Committee and Standing Committees. Reviews and assessesfinancial impactof policy recommendations/decisions of Council respecting program operations. Participates on project teams as a financial or strategic resource in either a leadership or membership capacity. Identifies, performs and co-ordinates analysis and research, andprovidesstrategic advice on immediate, mid-term and long range financial and management issues thatimpactpolicy formulation, business planning, alternate service delivery, revenue maximization, and reserve fund liability, for use by Senior Management, Corporate Financial Planning, and Committees of Council. Ensures decisions respecting budgetary changes are properly documented and that approved estimates and in-year adjustments are reflected in the corporate financial system and SAP. Plans and organizes assignments to achieve divisional,departmentaland corporateobjectiveswithin tight deadline schedules. Provides professional advice and guidance to divisional budget and operations analysts and administrative staff, asrequired. Provides direction and co-ordinateswork flowof Budget Analyst who may also support the division. Participates on and/ or leads special project teams relating to divisional,departmentalor corporate financial / budgetary issues. Key Qualifications: Post-secondary education in Financial Planning, Accounting, Business Administration,ORother relevant discipline related to the job function,ORan accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA or CMA),ORthe equivalent combination of education and experience. Considerable experience in the preparation, evaluation and administration of operating and/or capital budgets, including variance analysis and forecasting especially for partner divisions such as Transportation Services, Waterfront Secretariat and City Planning Considerable experience working withcomputer basedaccounting and budget systems, techniques and practices, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and various computer applications including MS Office Suite. SAP, CAPTOR (Capital Planning and Budget Application), PBF (Public Budget Formulation) would be assets. Experience in preparing comprehensive reports and analyzing large amount of data,interpretingand summarizing information for the purpose of supporting decision makingregardingfinancial, budgetary, policy and/or services issues. Knowledge of relevant government legislation and regulationin the area ofgovernance, budgeting, financialreportingand service delivery. Public Sector knowledge and experience is an asset. Highly developed communication skills with the ability to write effective briefing notes, business cases, reports, and prepare and give presentations. Excellent analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and the ability to provide strategic recommendations. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability toestablisheffective working relationships with clients at all levels of the organization, fellowemployeesand external stakeholders. Ability to thrive in afast pacedenvironment withfrequentlychanging and competing priorities and deadlines, multiple tasks andhigh performanceexpectations. Full understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity . #J-18808-Ljbffr