Hybrid Business and Financial Analyst

at City of Toronto

• Job title: Business and Financial Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$87,800 - CA$116,745 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Scarborough, Canada

About the role

• Business & Financial Analyst managing procurement processes for municipal standards at the City of Toronto. Leading budget administration and contract management while overseeing detailed research and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Conducts, coordinates and supports research into assigned area.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget.
• Researches, collects and analyses data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• Coordinates and prepares the division's annual Procurement Plan submission.
• Leads the coordination and delivery of divisional procurement plans and contracts.
• Coordinates and executes procurement processes related to the purchase of goods and services.
• Administers division level procurement processes including Low Value Quotations (LVQs).
• Assists in evaluating quotation submissions and/or participating in evaluation teams.
• Coordinates and executes various contract management related functions and processes.
• Develops, enhances and maintains procurement tracking and reporting tools.
• Performs various contract expenditure analysis on a regular basis.
• Monitors uniformity, completeness and correctness of the contract management system's data.
• Performs data reconciliations between the contract management and financial systems.
• Monitors dashboards and follows up on issues.
• Schedules and co-ordinates year-end activities.
• Identifies, consults and makes recommendations concerning financial and operating controls.
• Ensures accuracy and conformity with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepares and updates policies and procedures.
• Represents the Division on working groups, committees, and at public meetings.
• Leads projects, prepares reports, flowcharts, briefing notes and presentations.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a discipline such as: Business Administration, Purchasing, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience managing procurement processes in a large public-sector organization.
• Considerable experience in financial systems such as SAP Ariba, project management tools, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Experience writing reports, briefings, presentations and policy papers for senior management.
• Ability to apply accounting principles, best practices, and financial analysis techniques.
• Ability to analyze and extract large volumes of statistical and financial data.
• Highly developed customer service, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Knowledge of the Purchasing and Financial Control By-Laws and associated policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and regulations.
• Working towards a professional designation such as CPA will be considered an asset.

Benefits

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Accommodation