Job Opportunities Financial Business Partner

Position Summary

The Financial Business Partner (Public Accounting & Reporting) works in an advisory capacity to senior management and is responsible for specific department and branch portfolios to provide strategic support in budget development accounting collective bargaining proposal costing and financial management information services to support the operations of all divisions and work groups in the corporation. This position is also responsible for developing and managing financial modelling and consistent financial management reporting including variance and capital carry forward processes for client departments.

Financial Business Partner will lead work units that are the interface for budget and accounting services between operating departments and corporate financial and budget systems and processes. This includes the provision of budget and accounting support including entries into the corporate financial systems and organizing and communicating financial and statistical information reporting and financial analysis to staff of client departments.

This role provides senior financial advisory support to client Directors and Executive Directors related to regular and strategic financial management to support partner departmental and divisional goals and objectives.

This position plays a key role in providing strategic financial leadership and operational support within the Citys Public Accounting and Reporting Branch. Responsibilities include general ledger and accounts payable management audit and compliance with Public Sector Accounting Board Standards/legislation/organizational policy annual reporting and public accounting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis planning guidance and advice on policies procedures taxation and controls.
• Support business planning by analyzing service change opportunities staffing impacts and recommending sustainable solutions aligned with short- and long-range plans.
• Manage capital accounting monitoring and development of operating/capital budget cases using research best practices and economic outlooks.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis to recommend performance improvements develop strategy and manage reserves in line with the Long-Range Financial Plan.
• Cost proposals to support collective bargaining.
• Establish and implement consistent centralized cost accounting methodology.
• Prepare regular/ad hoc financial management reports and analysis for client needs.
• Develop recommend and implement accounting and budget policies/procedures.
• Monitor and maintain agreements with external agencies ensuring compliance with funding criteria.
• Build trusted partnerships with operating areas challenging assumptions and supporting fiscal responsibility.
• Act as a conduit between client portfolios and Financial Services to align operational and organizational goals.
• Support clients in managing business needs while meeting corporate financial requirements.
• Develop and maintain financial models to guide decision-making and ensure sustainability.
• Conduct research analysis and recommendations through special studies/assignments.
• Resolve accounting and budget system issues with clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships of trust internally and externally.

Key Qualifications

• Citys accounting and budgeting processes financial systems and corporate/departmental policies.
• Public-Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and municipal accounting principles.
• Departmental operations financial modeling costing and reserve management.
• Data management security and information systems related to financial services.
• Ability to balance internal/external reporting needs and assess best courses of action.
• Understanding of interrelationships across processes and departments in delivering budgeting and financial services.
• Communicate effectively with tact and influence; facilitate groups deliver presentations and provide training.
• Build strong relationships with staff leadership and external stakeholders.
• Analyze and resolve complex financial and budget issues balancing short-term needs with long-term strategy.
• Ensure accurate reporting reconciliations modeling and cost accounting to support performance and sustainability.
• Lead and develop teams providing guidance workforce planning and fostering service excellence.