Junior Financial Planner

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for supporting the financial analysis, modeling, and research to support the City’s long-term fiscal planning and strategic financial initiatives. You are responsible to maintain financial models, contribute to forecasting, reporting, and performance monitoring to support both City-wide and departmental operations. You also support initiatives such as the Long-Range Financial Plan, Development Charge analytics, infrastructure reviews, and corporate financial performance metrics, helping inform decision-making and ensure alignment with corporate financial strategies and service delivery objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Four (4) year University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or financial analysis.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Corporation, departmental business requirements, policies and organizational structure, and legislative environment of the work location
• Capital and operating budgets, and related financial processes including purchasing, inventory and cost center accounting
• Knowledge of Canadian tax regulations and financial reporting standards
• Microsoft Office, general Internet, Maintenance Management Systems (SAP), electronic communication and computer software applications/data base management specific to the work requirements
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced Excel proficiency required
• Strong understanding of financial concepts including budgeting, forecasting and auditing/financial analysis
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team 
• Strong organizational skills to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work,
• Able to conduct research/reviews, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgements on the interpretation of issues/data, and formulate recommendations
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and report writing skills

Core Behaviours

Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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