Financial Analyst - Burlington, Canada - City of Burlington, Ontario

City of Burlington, Ontario

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Burlington, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Description:

Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think.

Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent.

This may include:

flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

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Position Overview

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for:

Long Range Financial Planning and Modelling

Support the City's longterm and shortterm vision and strategic plan by developing financial models and projections for growth
Manage and actively monitor large financial data sets as it relates to development charges revenues, debt management, and asset management planning
Develop reserve cash flow projections ensuring ongoing monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of all associated variances
Update and maintain financial indicators and financial impact summaries based on various long range financial plans and projections
Prepare reports as required relating to the status of the various long range financial plans and ongoing affordability of all city initiatives

Development charges (DC) and Community Benefits Charges (CBC)

Lead periodic updates to the city's development charges background study, and community benefits strategy including the facilitation of internal consultations and the coordination, compilation, and communication of information to internal and external stakeholders
Administer DC collections and related financial transactions, including the facilitation and tracking of DC deferrals and monthly remittances to the Region of Halton and the School boards
Monitor and record all DC exemptions, credits, and financial relief approved by Council and assist with all DC and CBC policy updates
Monitor and track DC funding to ensure correct allocation to growthrelated capital projects and compare against the projections set out in the DC background study
Prepare the annual treasurer's statement report
Identify and facilitate business process improvements

Asset management:

Participate in the development of the Corporate Asset Management Plan and Financing Plan
Support the development of financial strategies to ensure the longterm sustainability of City assets
Undertake analysis and develop strategies to manage assets at the lowest lifecycle cost
Conduct external research where necessary and review plan documents and staff reports for input and comments

Requirements:

You have a degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Business Administration coupled with 4 to 7 years of direct experience.

Certification in asset management and/or data management is considered an asset. Municipal experience in a similar role is ideal, including capital forecasting and updating and implementing a DC by-law. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel at an advanced level. Experience in Questica Budget and Workday is beneficial. You also have working knowledge of the Development Charges Act and Planning Act.

To be successful in this role, you demonstrate strong communication skills with a focus on customer service. Your excellent time management skills allow you to prioritize work effectively and independently. You think creatively and innovatively to solve problems.

You take a logical approach to research and can critically analyze data using mathematical reasoning and good attention to detail.

You have a high attention to detail and accuracy during prolonged periods of concentrated work. Lastly, you demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with confidential items.

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