Senior Financial Analyst - Business Partner Support - Capital
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11408
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Financial Planning & Analysis - Capital (20001219) - Business Partner Support - FP&A Capital (30000583)
Salary Information: $111,129.20 - $138,975.20
Pay Scale Group: 10SA (CAN/S/J/10SA)
Employment Type: Regular- Hybrid
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: June 16, 2025
Last Day to Apply: June 22, 2025
Reports to: Manager, Business Partner Support-Capital
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.
Career Opportunity
We have a great opportunity within the Finance Department. We are currently hiring a Senior Financial Analyst within the Business Partner Support Capital team.
What You Will Do
As the Senior Financial Analyst-Business Partner Support Capital, you will serve as a trusted business-aligned finance partner, collaborating closely with Heads and operational leaders to support strategic planning and resource allocation. This position will specifically be responsible for providing financial planning, budgeting, and financial management and control services directly to your assigned Business Partners (i.e. Departments/Groups).
You will play a key role in building financial strategies to support the TTC’s multi-year business and financial planning, while leading the annual capital/operating budget planning process. For Capital, the work includes, but is not limited to, analyzing and recommending your assigned Business Partner’s 10-year Capital Budget and Plan, while supporting in the delivery of TTC’s capital priorities and 15-year Capital Investment Plan. For Operating, the work includes, but is not limited to, reviewing, coordinating, preparing and supporting in the Operating budget submission as well as ongoing monitoring and forecasting activities.
This position will be responsible for preparing financial updates for internal Committees, communicating major issues and proposed changes between key stakeholders, providing insights to your Business Partner’s portfolio’s financial and/or project health, performance trends, variances and forecasts, identifying risks and issues, analyzing root causes, and recommending mitigating strategies and corrective action clearly and confidently to non-financial stakeholders and leaders.
In addition, you will monitor, report and analyze financial performance, and provide oversight to ensure compliance with corporate controls to fulfil the TTC’s fiscal management and accountability responsibilities and financial stewardship obligations. In this position, you will provide strategic and sound financial analysis and advice to ensure informed decision-making on Business Partner-specific policies, priorities and issues by management, the Board and the City throughout the year.
In addition to the above, you will support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies and perform other duties as assigned.
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, along with extensive related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
- A professional accounting designation, project cost management designation, graduate degree or other designation in a related discipline would be an asset.
- Extensive experience providing financial planning, management and analysis support services to clients of significant size, scale, complexity and/or diversity of business operations
- Extensive experience in the preparation of financial plans, budgetary reporting and financial analysis for a managerial audience
- Extensive knowledge of and working experience with cost control principles, methods, practices, performance measures, and financial research methods and techniques
- High integrity, discretion and commitment to ethical financial practices and governance; Knowledge of and experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards would be considered an asset
- Demonstrated work experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo, IFS) and BI tools (e.g. Power BI) would be an asset
- Expert knowledge in MS Office 365 (including MS Excel to perform Macros, Power Query, Pivot Tables, Lookup functions and Data Analysis functions) and other computerized applications related to financial planning, budgeting, accounting, costing and cost control
- Strong strategic, lateral thinking, planning, analytical, and problem solving mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
- Knowledge of and experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards would be considered an asset
- Demonstrated work experience with SAP would be an asset
- Expert knowledge in MS Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel (including Macros, Pivot Tables, Lookup functions and Data Analysis functions) and other computerized applications related to financial planning, budgeting, accounting, costing and cost control
- Strong strategic, lateral thinking, planning, analytical, and problem solving skills with the capacity to effectively plan, develop, implement and evaluate complex administrative and operating systems
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing reports and delivering presentations with complex technical information to senior leadership teams
- Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in a rapidly changing environment
- Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
What Skills You Bring
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Apply accounting principles and practices
- Apply analytical skills
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
- Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
- Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
What We Offer
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, represents, and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more. - Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
Commitment to EDI
The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Toronto Transit Commission
The Toronto Transit Commission has a rich history dating back to 1921. Since that time, the TTC has grown to become North America's third largest transit system, providing 1.7 million customer journeys every workday, or around 540 million rides per year.
The TTC has a proud record for providing safe, reliable transit. Operating across five distinct modes of transportation, the TTC has developed a reputation for excellence in the integration of those modes through well-proven design.
A full-service operator, the TTC is capable of undertaking virtually every activity in-house via our 14,000 dedicated and professional employees.
Toronto's transit system should match the experience of living in such a city: a high quality, accessible network that understands what our customers need and delivers what matters most to them. The TTC is committed to delivering a world-class transit system.
Senior Financial Analyst - Business Partner Support - Capital
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11408
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Financial Planning & Analysis - Capital (20001219) - Business Partner Support - FP&A Capital (30000583)
Salary Information: $111,129.20 - $138,975.20
Pay Scale Group: 10SA (CAN/S/J/10SA)
Employment Type: Regular- Hybrid
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: June 16, 2025
Last Day to Apply: June 22, 2025
Reports to: Manager, Business Partner Support-Capital
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.
Career Opportunity
We have a great opportunity within the Finance Department. We are currently hiring a Senior Financial Analyst within the Business Partner Support Capital team.
What You Will Do
As the Senior Financial Analyst-Business Partner Support Capital, you will serve as a trusted business-aligned finance partner, collaborating closely with Heads and operational leaders to support strategic planning and resource allocation. This position will specifically be responsible for providing financial planning, budgeting, and financial management and control services directly to your assigned Business Partners (i.e. Departments/Groups).
You will play a key role in building financial strategies to support the TTC’s multi-year business and financial planning, while leading the annual capital/operating budget planning process. For Capital, the work includes, but is not limited to, analyzing and recommending your assigned Business Partner’s 10-year Capital Budget and Plan, while supporting in the delivery of TTC’s capital priorities and 15-year Capital Investment Plan. For Operating, the work includes, but is not limited to, reviewing, coordinating, preparing and supporting in the Operating budget submission as well as ongoing monitoring and forecasting activities.
This position will be responsible for preparing financial updates for internal Committees, communicating major issues and proposed changes between key stakeholders, providing insights to your Business Partner’s portfolio’s financial and/or project health, performance trends, variances and forecasts, identifying risks and issues, analyzing root causes, and recommending mitigating strategies and corrective action clearly and confidently to non-financial stakeholders and leaders.
In addition, you will monitor, report and analyze financial performance, and provide oversight to ensure compliance with corporate controls to fulfil the TTC’s fiscal management and accountability responsibilities and financial stewardship obligations. In this position, you will provide strategic and sound financial analysis and advice to ensure informed decision-making on Business Partner-specific policies, priorities and issues by management, the Board and the City throughout the year.
In addition to the above, you will support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies and perform other duties as assigned.
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, along with extensive related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
- A professional accounting designation, project cost management designation, graduate degree or other designation in a related discipline would be an asset.
- Extensive experience providing financial planning, management and analysis support services to clients of significant size, scale, complexity and/or diversity of business operations
- Extensive experience in the preparation of financial plans, budgetary reporting and financial analysis for a managerial audience
- Extensive knowledge of and working experience with cost control principles, methods, practices, performance measures, and financial research methods and techniques
- High integrity, discretion and commitment to ethical financial practices and governance; Knowledge of and experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards would be considered an asset
- Demonstrated work experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo, IFS) and BI tools (e.g. Power BI) would be an asset
- Expert knowledge in MS Office 365 (including MS Excel to perform Macros, Power Query, Pivot Tables, Lookup functions and Data Analysis functions) and other computerized applications related to financial planning, budgeting, accounting, costing and cost control
- Strong strategic, lateral thinking, planning, analytical, and problem solving mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
- Knowledge of and experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards would be considered an asset
- Demonstrated work experience with SAP would be an asset
- Expert knowledge in MS Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel (including Macros, Pivot Tables, Lookup functions and Data Analysis functions) and other computerized applications related to financial planning, budgeting, accounting, costing and cost control
- Strong strategic, lateral thinking, planning, analytical, and problem solving skills with the capacity to effectively plan, develop, implement and evaluate complex administrative and operating systems
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing reports and delivering presentations with complex technical information to senior leadership teams
- Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in a rapidly changing environment
- Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
What Skills You Bring
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Apply accounting principles and practices
- Apply analytical skills
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
- Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
- Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
What We Offer
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, represents, and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more. - Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
Commitment to EDI
The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Toronto Transit Commission
The Toronto Transit Commission has a rich history dating back to 1921. Since that time, the TTC has grown to become North America's third largest transit system, providing 1.7 million customer journeys every workday, or around 540 million rides per year.
The TTC has a proud record for providing safe, reliable transit. Operating across five distinct modes of transportation, the TTC has developed a reputation for excellence in the integration of those modes through well-proven design.
A full-service operator, the TTC is capable of undertaking virtually every activity in-house via our 14,000 dedicated and professional employees.
Toronto's transit system should match the experience of living in such a city: a high quality, accessible network that understands what our customers need and delivers what matters most to them. The TTC is committed to delivering a world-class transit system.