Financial Analyst

**POSITION**: Financial Analyst
**REPORTS TO**: Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting
**DEPARTMENT**: Finance
**LOCATION**: North Bay
**REFERENCE**: 800-125-25
**SALARY**: $80,730 - $94,990

**WHO WE ARE**:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 900 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

**ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT**:
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the preparation, monitoring and reporting of financial and statistical information for internal and external users.

**MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Prepare and monitor, financial and statistical, analytical reports
- Submit and present to various users (internal and external) financial reports
- Monitor, analyze and make recommendations complete with a rational for “what-if” scenarios requested by the Operating Groups or Senior Management
- Prepare and monitor annual budget for various Divisions
- Monitor and report, in writing to the appropriate manager, the month-to-month fluctuations and the budget-to-actual variances in various accounts
- Prepare quarterly forecasting and annual Business Plan reporting
- Review proposed service contracts and provide financial recommendations and rational to senior management as to which proposal provides value-for-money for services outlined in the contract
- Coordinate use of general ledger chart of accounts and advise proper methods of reporting financial and statistical information for various divisions through communication with senior management
- Prepare adjusting journal entries at month-end and at year-end closing
- Complete monthly and year-end reconciliations of various general ledger accounts to source documents
- Assist with month-end and year-end consolidation and financial reporting based on PSAB requirements
- Find efficiencies and improvements, whether it be saving in cost or time, within the Finance department
- Perform special assignments and other duties as required by the Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting and the Director of Finance

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- University degree or college diploma in Business Administration or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 6 to 12 months as a Financial Analyst
- CPA designation is an asset
- Knowledge of accounting practices
- Must possess strong computer skills (advanced Excel)
- Must be detail oriented and have superior analytical and financial analysis skills
- Experience needed in downloading and manipulating data
- AS400/Infinium and Sequel or other “query” based computer software training are a definite asset
- Excellent oral, written communication skills and problem solving skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines with strong time management skills
- Must have good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Thinks strategically and critically
- Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment
- Evaluates, synthesizes and interrelates information from internal and external sources when solving problems and making decisions
- Must be committed to Company Health and Safety standards and expectations
- Knowledge of Rail, Motor Coach, and Remanufacturing industries is an asset

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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