Financial Analyst

**Financial Analyst**:
As a Financial Analyst, you will support City departments with budgeting, long-term financial planning, and projects that require financial analysis and input. In this position, you will have an opportunity to analyze and interpret financial information to prepare reports and provide advice to various municipal departments. You will conduct special projects related to a variety of municipal processes, including assisting with the administration of the City’s Development Cost Charge (DCC) programs. This position also performs general accounting functions including planning, coordinating, and administering the budgetary systems and documentation, and conducting analysis of accounts.
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce or related field or Diploma in Local Government Administration or equivalent, and four (4) years’ experience in a senior accounting or financial analyst position, preferably in a local government setting
- CPA designation (or actively pursuing) is considered an asset
- Working knowledge of financial accounting, planning, budgeting, cost allocation and accounting principles and practices
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products particularly word and Excel with experience working with financial database software and electronic cash receipting systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with all stakeholders in a professional manner, without compromising internal controls
- Ability to interpret, analyze, convey complex financial information, concepts, rules and standards
- A team player with a strong work ethic
- A sense of humour, with the ability to take your work seriously but not yourself
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years