SENIOR BUDGET & OPS ANALYST PPFA

Description

The Senior Budget & Operations Analyst is a member of the Financial Planning team within the Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration Division, supporting Infrastructure and Development Services programs. Reporting to the Financial Planning Manager, the analyst provides professional guidance on financial planning, budgetary policies, and coordinates the development and analysis of program operating and capital budgets, business planning processes, performance measures, and variance reporting.

In this role the analyst delivers senior‑level financial consultation to program clients, oversees preparation and consolidation of operating and capital budgets, and advises the City Manager, CFO, and Council’s Budget and Standing Committees. They review and complete financial implications for Committee and Council reports, link strategic priorities and multi‑year business plans to the budget process, and ensure robust financial controls and forecasting throughout the program lifecycle.

• Provide senior‑level financial advice and consultation to program clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation, consolidation, and analysis of operating and capital budgets, recommending actions to senior management and Council committees.
• Review and complete the financial implications sections of Committee and Council reports and motion notices.
• Align Council’s strategic priorities and multi‑year business plans with the budgeting process.
• Develop, implement, and train users on corporate and divisional financial systems and tools for analysis and reporting.
• Establish professional relationships to deliver strategic and financial guidance on services, budgets, and operations.
• Ensure financial planning, forecasting, and appropriate budgetary controls are in place within programs.
• Monitor in‑year expenditure and revenue performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Conduct confidential research and analysis on financial issues such as labour relations, staffing, real estate, and legal matters.
• Design and improve analytical techniques and procedures to optimize budget planning and financial monitoring.
• Prepare and present reports, policy papers, briefing notes, and presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Assess financial impacts of policy decisions and provide strategic advice on short‑, mid‑, and long‑term financial matters.
• Participate in or lead project teams as a financial or strategic resource and coordinate workflow of budget analysts.
• Document budgetary changes and ensure updates are reflected in SAP and other corporate financial systems.
• Plan and organize assignments to meet divisional and corporate objectives within tight deadlines.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior budget and operations analysts and administrative staff.

Requirements

The position requires a post‑secondary education in financial planning, accounting, business administration or a related field, or an accounting designation such as CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA, combined with extensive experience in budget preparation, variance analysis, and forecasting for large municipal divisions. Candidates must be proficient with SAP, CAPTOR, Business Intelligence tools and the MS Office suite, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and have a solid understanding of IFRS, IPSAS and relevant government legislation.

• Post‑secondary education in financial planning, accounting, business administration or related discipline, or an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).
• Significant experience preparing, evaluating, and administering operating and capital budgets, including variance analysis and forecasting for large municipal divisions.
• Proficiency with computer‑based accounting and budgeting systems, SAP, CAPTOR, Business Intelligence tools, and MS Office suite.
• Strong ability to prepare comprehensive reports, analyze large data sets, and summarize information for decision‑making.
• Knowledge of government legislation, IFRS, IPSAS, and public sector budgeting and financial reporting standards.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills for briefing notes, business cases, reports, and presentations.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution capabilities with a strategic mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities, multiple tasks, and high performance expectations.

Benefits

The City of Toronto is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and provides accessible accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance