Supervisor, Financial Planning

Full-Time PermanentThe Team you are Joining – Who We Are:The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non‑profit organizations, and municipal governments.
Join our dynamic team as a
Supervisor,
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), with our finance team within Corporate Services and play a key role in shaping and sustaining our financial strategy. This is your opportunity to put your expertise to work in a fast‑paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive everything we do.
About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service:As our
Supervisor, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will lead a team of Financial Analysts responsible for managing both operating and capital budgets. You will oversee all aspects of the annual budget process, including budget development, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis to support strategic planning and effective fiscal management. You will also serve as a trusted financial partner to senior management across multiple departments and services, providing guidance and insights to ensure that resource allocation aligns with the Service’s strategic priorities and critical public safety objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the financial analysis team, promoting a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous development.
Manage the development and delivery of planning submissions for the Service, including related reporting, analysis and training and presentation materials for the annual budget, long range capital and operating forecast, and current year financial forecasts in close collaboration with business leaders and functional teams.
Oversee the development of the annual salary and wage budget.
Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Board, Command and Senior Leadership, and Business Units.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across all financial systems and reporting tools.
Develop an understanding of the broader issues and trends that impact the long‑term financial sustainability of the services provided by the HRPS.
Create and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with the service’s strategic and operational goals.
Track and monitor capital expenditures, minor capital, and software licensing costs, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and project plans.
Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation to improve efficiency and the quality of deliverables.
Collaborate closely with business unit and department leaders to evaluate trends, uncover performance drivers, and identify opportunities and threats.
Enhance financial literacy and decision‑making across the service by collaborating with and educating senior leadership.
Foster a collaborative, results‑driven finance culture aligned with service values and strategic goals.
Other related duties as assigned.
What you’ll Bring to the Role:Education, Certifications and Qualifications: Minimum university degree in accounting or business administration. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA designation) is required.
Previous Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Minimum 5 years related experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, combined with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
Experience in the public sector or within a complex organization is considered an asset. You are comfortable working with ERP systems (SAP experience preferred) and are proficient in Microsoft Excel to analyze and present financial information effectively. You possess strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial matters into clear scenario analyses and provide strategic advice to executive leadership. You can communicate financial insights clearly and persuasively to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Behavioural Interviews:Selected applicants will be invited to participate in in‑person interviews and/or assessments during the week of
April 21, 20