BUDGET ANALYST PPFA

Job ID: 44620

As a member of the Financial Planning team, within the Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration Division, which supports Infrastructure and Development Services (IDS) programs, the Budget Analyst is responsible to prepare, consolidate and analyze the assigned client division's operating and capital budget, review actual financial transactions as well as monitor and report variances.

Reporting to the Financial Planning Manager, of Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration Division, the Budget Analyst:

• Experience in the preparation, evaluation and administration of operating and/or capital budgets, including variance analysis and forecasting.

• Experience in preparing comprehensive reports and analyzing large amount of data, interpreting and summarizing information for the purpose of supporting decision making regarding financial, budgetary, policy and/or services issues.

• Considerable experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint including experience using SAP and/or other equivalent database systems for financial reporting or accounting purposes.

• Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function, such as financial planning, accounting, business administration or combined equivalent of education and experience.

• Professional accounting designation (E.g. CA, CGA, CMA, or CPA) is an asset.

• Full understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

• Knowledge of using CAPTOR and PBF systems is an asset

• Knowledge of relevant government legislation and regulation in the area of governance, budgeting, financial reporting and service delivery. Municipal knowledge and experience is an asset.

• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to write effective briefing notes, business cases, reports, and prepare and give presentations.

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and the ability to provide strategic recommendations.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with clients at all levels of the organization, fellow employees and external stakeholders

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing and competing priorities and deadlines, multiple tasks and high performance expectations.

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