Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
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Job Description
Financial Analyst 12month contract)
Department:FinancePosition Type:Temporary Fulltime 35 hrs./week)
Location:Essex Ontario (Hybrid)
Posting #:COE1425
Opening Date:March 5 2025
Internal Closing Date: March 13 2025
Closing Date:March 30 2025
Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!
As a Financial Analyst with the County of Essex you will play a vital role in supporting treasury and budgeting functions at both corporate and departmental levels. Youll assist in budget preparation financial forecasting and asset management while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies. Your analytical expertise will help drive datadriven decisionmaking that enhances financial efficiency and sustainability.Why Work With Us
The County as we like to call ourselves is an uppertier municipal government organization providing programs and services to approximately 193000 residents within the Essex County region and some shared services to approximately 422000 within the WindsorEssex region.We operate in Canadas warmest and southernmost County surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivalled opportunities for boating fishing cycling golfing and other recreational pursuits. One of Ontarios bestkept secrets the County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with easy access to worldclass amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban center of Windsor and just minutes from downtown Detroit. With comprehensive benefits professional development opportunities and a culture built on respect and inclusivity we are proud to support our people in achieving their goals.
What Youll Do
In this role you will be responsible for:1. Budgeting Forecasting and Financial Reporting
- Assist in preparing the annual budget including development and updating of budget working papers and estimates in collaboration with Department leadership
- Forecast yearend balance and analyze budget variances throughout the year highlighting significant variances and providing reasonable explanations
- Prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports reconciliations and working papers for internal and external stakeholders including external auditors various government agencies and Department leadership teams
- Review monthly general ledger accounts and process journal entries as needed
- Review payments to suppliers ensuring allocation to proper account confirming payments are reasonable appropriate (i.e. not fraudulent) and within approved budget
- Review and analyze payroll data for internal resource optimization and external reporting
- Recommend procedural and internal control improvements
- Maintain departmental insurance records
- Complete regulatory reports such as Statistics Canada HST Public Sector Bodies Rebates and various regulatory reports
- Monitor fuel inventory and manage the fuel system database
- Respond to financial inquiries and assist departments in financial administration
- Prepare accessible budget documents and assist with provincial and federal funding applications
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain confidentiality in all matters
- Perform other related duties and tasks as required
What You Bring
Education and Commitment to Growth:- Bachelors degree in Business (Accounting or Finance concentration) Accounting Finance or a related field
- Completion of or enrolment in a professional accounting designation program (e.g. CPA) is considered an asset
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a financial accounting or analytical role preferably in a municipal or public sector environment
- Strong proficiency in financial systems spreadsheets and data analysis tools with a preference for Sage Intacct Excel and Word
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables filtering and advanced formulas) are an asset and may be assessed
- Experience in the healthcare sector would be an asset
- Strong analytical problemsolving and research skills with an ability to provide evidencebased recommendations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- High ethical standards confidentiality and integrity in handling financial information
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class G Ontario drivers license and have access to a personal vehicle for workrelated travel within Windsor and/or Essex County
- Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
- Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) document
What We Are Offering
As a CUPE 2974.1 position this role is on Band 12 with a starting hourly rate of $36.87 (effective April 1 2025 is just the beginning. The benefit package is second to none and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many.The Application Journey
Your journey starts here. Submit your application online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex by March 30 2025. If selected you will be contacted by our HR team to participate in our hiring process.We believe in a thoughtful and transparent hiring process designed to identify the best candidate for the role while allowing you to learn about us. Heres what you can expect:
1. Application Submission
Submit your application including a tailored resume and cover letter through our online portal by March 30 2025. Be sure to highlight your financial expertise and experience..
2. Initial Screening
Our hiring team will review applications to shortlist candidates whose skills qualifications and experience closely match the roles requirements.
3. Phone Interview
Shortlisted candidates will participate in a 15minute phone interview to discuss their background interest in the role and alignment with our organizational culture.
4. Comprehensive Interview Panel
Selected candidates will be invited to a panel interview. This stage will focus on your experience with:
- Financial Systems
- Annual budget andyearend balances
- Financial and performance reports
5. Assessment
Candidates may be required to demonstrate proficiency in Excel through a skills assessment as part of the selection process.
6. Offer and Onboarding
If selected youll receive a formal offer outlining the terms of employment. Upon acceptance our onboarding team will work with you to ensure a smooth transition including introductions to your team access to tools and systems and a comprehensive overview of your first 90 days.
The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through emailprotected. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment opportunities only.
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