Financial Analyst

Recruitment Details
Financial Analyst - Business Centre (1 year term, may be extended)
Department:
Finance - Business Centre

Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne
Position Type:
Temporary, full time

Hours of Work:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, occasional flexibility for evening/weekend coverage when required.

Salary:
$78,340.67 to $105,227.49 annually.
W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4

Employee Group:
WAPSO

Posting No.:
126383

Closing Date: October 23, 2025
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

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Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile
Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of sound financial systems and internal cash controls for the Department, mostly related to Transit's revenue streams, including fare revenue and fare programs including the eco-pass, post-secondary and U-Pass programs.

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and compliance of all financial aspects for Transit's Business Centre. The emphasis is on providing timely, accurate and objective financial reporting and analysis to the Assistant Controller for their business decision making and providing suggestions for improvement to accounting processes and policies and following through with implementation. This position ensures City procurement rules and administrative standards are consistently adhered to. The development and maintenance of internal controls (manual and electronic) to safeguard Transit's assets from mismanagement or misappropriation is also a critical function of this position.

The Financial Analyst is also responsible for the daily supervision, training and mentoring of staff.

The Financial Analyst also provides support to the Assistant Controller in overseeing the forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes and will be involved in the coordination and preparation of year-end files and working papers. The position may work directly with the external auditors or other third parties.

The Financial Analyst assists with the preparation and presentation of ad-hoc reports and analyses as directed by the Assistant Controller and may be required to provide support to Transit accounting, payroll and capital areas as needed.

Duties
As the Financial Analyst,
your duties will include
:

• Provides financial control and oversight of the daily office operations for the Transit Business Centre.
• Provides leadership, supervision and training for staff.
• Acts for the Assistant Controller in their absence and provides other related duties as assigned.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Professional CPA Accounting designation in good standing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or other relevant/related field. A combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Three years directly related experience in the following areas: development and preparation of comprehensive budgets, forecasts, business plans, account reconciliations and financial analyses.
• Must have strong financial analytical skills and experience in the preparation and analysis of financial forecasts and operating and/or capital budgets.
• Three years directly related experience with accounting and internal control systems as they apply to the revenue, procurement, accounts payable and inventory management cycles.
• Experience with the audit process and objectives, processes, and procedures would be an asset.
• Must have experience in directing the accounting and administrative functions.
• Must have experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience in a unionized environment would be desirable.
• Must have extensive knowledge of and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), including the demonstrated ability to develop complex spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient with various accounting software applications (such as; SAP, Great Plains, etc.). Experience with PeopleSoft would be considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and establish and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and other reporting practices. Knowledge of those applicable to municipal governments would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and exercise judgement in non-routine situations.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Must maintain a professional accounting designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), in good standing.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

How To Apply
APPLY
ONLINE
, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Cover letter (Preferred)
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes
Online applications can be submitted at . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To:
Controller

• If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
• An eligibility list may be established to fill current and future permanent and temporary positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.