Senior Financial Planning Analyst

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The Senior Financial Planning Analyst supports planning forecasting and performance monitoring across assigned Child Care regions to identify growth opportunities risks and drive continuous process improvement. The role analyzes operating capacity registration staffing and expenses to produce reliable outlooks and identify issues requiring follow-up in keeping with government funding agreements.

The Senior Financial Planning Analyst will build effective collaborative relationships and work with Childcare Leadership and the Finance Team to support budget objectives funding requirements data accuracy and drive practical improvements in operational processes and reporting.

In this role you will:

• Partner with Child Care Leadership to provide the tools data and insights that support informed decision-making continuous improvement and the identification of growth opportunities and risks.
• Conduct detailed operating and license capacity analysis for monthly forecasts highlighting and resolving discrepancies that may affect projections and require adjustment.
• Review registration and enrolment trends to evaluate alignment with operating capacity and support the annual Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) application process.
• Forecast staffing requirements in relation to operating capacity and collaborate with General Managers to address required adjustments.
• Forecast operating expenses for assigned regions.
• Perform variance analyses to support planning and performance discussions in collaboration with Child Care Leadership.
• Work with Child Care Leadership to identify opportunities to improve financial performance and support achievement of budget objectives.
• Support government funding requirements relating to operations including regional reviews audits and monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with the Child and Family Development Reconciliation Team to reconcile registration system information with financial information related to municipal child care fee subsidy for accuracy.
• Suggest improvements to forecasting methodologies and support the development of monitoring tools and dashboards.
• Support the improvement of registration and subsidy processes and support operational improvement initiatives and special projects within Child Care Operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Post-secondary education in finance accounting business data analytics or related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional designation such as CA CMA CGA or enrolled in an advanced stage of completing the program or equivalent work experience is an asset
• Three years of experience supporting forecasting budgeting financial analysis performance monitoring or related planning activities.
• Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and/or Canada Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) agreement an asset
• Must possess strong computer skills (Advanced Excel Word computerized accounting package)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members staff and volunteers
• Excellent written oral communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of diversity inclusion and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers work effectively with diverse stakeholders and integrate equity into program design

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCAs Mission Vision and Values
• Focus on the health safety and wellbeing of all children youth and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable Relationship-Builder Improvement-Orientated Team Player & Leader Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people helping them grow lead and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services such as health and fitness licensed child care camps employment and immigrant services education and training and services for youth families and seniors. Learn more in ourstrategic plan Greater Togetherwhich outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest however due to the volume of applications we receive we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC