Budget Analyst - Leduc, Canada - City of Leduc

City of Leduc

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Leduc, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
Financial Plan & Budgets

Hours Per Week:
35

Compensation Range:
$85, $106,434.00

Closing Date:

Note:
Posting comes off at 12:00 AM on Closing Date, with competition closing at 11:59 pm day prior.

May 18, 2023

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community.

We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Budget Analyst

Permanent Full-time - 35 hours per week

$85, $106,434.00/annum

We are currently recruiting for a permanent full-time Budget Analyst.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Budgets, the Budget Analyst acts as a resource and technical specialist in the administration of the City's operating and capital budget systems.

The position compiles, evaluates and interprets complex financial data and provides support to business areas within the organization. In addition, the Budget Analyst aids in business planning, performance measurements and forecasting.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Review department budgets for completeness, accuracy and conformance with established procedures, policies and organizational objectives, providing advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation and budget preparation
Assist with the development of budget processes, timelines and documentation
Assist with the development of the 3year operating and 10year capital plans
Assist in ensuring the Corporate Strategic Plan and the longterm financial plans are reflected in department operating plans and the budget
Monitor adherence to budget guidelines and make recommendations in the development or updating of policies, procedures and guidelines as they relate to budget and finance
Consolidate quarterly reporting of operating plan performance and assist with other business planning initiatives as required
Facilitate the monitoring and reporting of significant budget variances, analyzing actual financial results comparing to budget, previous year, projections and nonfinancial data, providing recommendations for areas of potential budget adjustments
Aid in the implementation and maintenance of community engagement in the budget process as well as facilitate the timely communication of budget information
Assist with the annual and interim financial reporting and planning processes, including helping with monthly reporting, working papers and yearend as required
Monitor financial activities and provide advice as required
Interpret and highlight important financial information to nonfinancial users

Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree with a concentration in accounting, finance or public administration, must have or be working towards a professional accounting designation
5 years' experience in an accounting environment, acting as a technical expert in budget preparation and budget systems
Experience in the preparation of financial statements, working papers and supporting documents is an asset
Experience using computerized financial software and Microsoft Office is required
Experience with Adaptive Planning or other automated budgeting systems is an asset
Knowledge of Workday or other ERP systems is an asset
Municipal government experience is an asset
Excellent independent organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload efficiently to respond to tight timelines
Attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable team work and promote positive internal/external customer service
Must be willing to provide a current Criminal Records Check at own expense

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you To apply, please visit our website at:
Competition closes at 11:59 pm (MT) on May 17, 2023.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. Due to the high volume of resumes received, we are not able to respond to individual phone calls. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.