Finance Advisor

Status - Regular Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Annually - Salary Grade - $83,659.00 - $94,983.00 - Department - York Region -> Legal & Court Services -> Regional Solicitors Office - Location Regional Solicitor's Office - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce**: - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Supervisor, Finance and Business Planning, is responsible for providing financial, statistical and data analysis and forecasting, supporting activities relating to day to day operations; provide support in development of the multi-year budget and review process; assisting with the production presentations, briefing notes and reports; and performing data and financial duties and tasks supporting program and service delivery activities within the Department. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Provides financial and operational support to support departments Senior Leadership Team and Business Operations & Finance to identify issues, propose options & determine required decisions based on data implications. - Tracks items that assist in understanding Operations, to drive Revenue increases, and inform decision-making and responses to queries. - Supports analysis/preparation of reports on key financial and operational metrics in Legal & Court Services - Supports the Supervisor in the development, reporting and monitoring of the department’s multi-year operating and capital budgets and business plans. - Supports the Department’s operating and capital business plan and budget cycle, including researching, modelling and forecasting for the development of the business plan, detailed budget preparation, recommendations to meet target and preparations for CAO, Committee and Council Meetings. - Monitors and provides analysis of department revenue and expenditures and preparation of budget variance analysis and other reports. - Coordinates financial reporting requirements and assists with the development of financial management reports, statistics and forecasts to provide the necessary information and tools to the management team and to provide efficiencies in carrying out reviews and reporting requirements. - Develops and maintains effective tools & processes to facilitate decision-making, linked with key operational drivers and financial metrics. - Liaises with staff from other Branches and Departments in the Region, to disseminate and acquire information, as assigned. - Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards. - Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** - Successful completion of a University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field or approved comb