SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST CORP FIN (Budget Tool Revitalization Project)
About the role
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Job ID: 62459
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Division & Section: Chief Financial Officer's Office, Strategic Enterprise Integration & Mod
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Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street Toronto
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Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 4 Temporary (12 months) Vacancies
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Salary Range: $113,683.00-$155,216.00, TM1542 and wage grade 7.5 (2025 rate)
Hiring Zone: $121,341.00-$131,559.00
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Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
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Affiliation: Non-Union
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Number of Positio****ns Open: 4
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Posting Period: 27-FEB-2026 to 13-MAR-2026
The Office of the CFO and Treasurer, Strategic Enterprise Integration and Modernization (“SEIM”) Division, as part of building the Budget Tool Revitalization project team, is seeking Senior Financial Analysts-Corporate Finance positions with deep municipal budgeting expertise to help modernize both operating and capital budget processes, strengthen governance and controls, and enhance the user experience.
The Budget Tool Revitalization project, which sets out to replace the City of Toronto’s current existing operating (SAP-Public Budget Formulation) and capital (CAPTOR) financial planning software with Anaplan, a single cloud-based solution and deliver budget modernization initiatives.
This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the City’s most significant financial modernization initiatives, shaping new enterprise-wide budgeting and planning capabilities.
Major Responsibilities:
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Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
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Lead financial planning activities across all workstreams, including, but not limited to, incremental budgeting, in-year adjustments, fund planning, forecasting, scenario planning to support project requirements.
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Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
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Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
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Support testing cycles (SIT, UAT, performance testing).
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Conducts research and analysis in support of corporate policy, including review of technical and general reports, review of applicable legislation and regulations, development of numerical and quantitative models, analysis of statistical data, development of projections, design and analysis of questionnaires and surveys to compile empirical data.
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Reviews, analyzes and reports on provincial and federal statutes, bills and regulations that affect the City's programs, policies or initiatives. Consults with other orders of government during the process of developing legislation/regulations.
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Develops corporate strategies to support City capital priorities.
-
Develop User Stories in collaboration with subject matter experts, aligned with best practices, to ensure delivery of business requirements and completeness of budget processes in the design stage for implementation.
-
Advises client divisions, agencies, boards and commissions in the development of financial and risk management strategies, policies recommending strategic and policy positions for approval in the areas of procurement, property tax, corporate initiatives, major development proposals, development charges, user fees, energy retrofit, brownfield redevelopment, heritage preservation, property management, and subsidiaries.
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Supports, participates in and/or conducts negotiations regarding financial agreements.
-
Develops and maintains long-term forecasts of key City capital financing indicators.
-
Identifies and makes recommendations concerning long-term capital financing policies and strategies for the annual tax supported budget.
-
Develops options and makes recommendations concerning rate setting and capital funding strategy for various divisional programs.
-
Leads and/or supports corporate projects representing and coordinating corporate finance interests.
-
Engages, directs and reviews the work of external consultants and other advisors on a project basis.
-
Advises and provides support to senior management in recommendations on implementation development.
-
Prepares reports, briefing notes, graphics, presentations, summaries and other material for staff, Council, Committees, external organizations and the public to explain and describe issues or to support recommendations.
Key Qualifications
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University degree in Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Accounting or related discipline or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience
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Significant experience in municipal/public sector budgeting, including operating and capital budget cycles, multi-year forecasting and in-year variance management.
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Hands-on experience with enterprise budgeting tools (e.g. SAP-Public Budget Formulation PBF, CAPTOR, Anaplan, or similar) and/or supporting system implementations.
-
Experience in gathering, validating, and documenting business and financial requirements for technology transformation and budget process redesign initiatives.
-
Experience with SIT/UAT, test case preparation, test execution, defect tracking, and validating business logic during testing cycles, is an asset.
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Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional workshops, documenting business requirements and driving process improvements.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engaged diverse stakeholder groups and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
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Proven ability to plan, prioritize and deliver in a complex, multi-project environment while maintaining confidentiality.
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Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and to work independently with minimal supervision, contributing to a high-performing team.
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Familiarity with relevant legislation including, Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards Act, labour relations, human rights, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), and other applicable government legislation.
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Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
About City of Toronto
The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture, and strives to build a workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We are committed to building a high performing public service, with strong and effective leaders to enable service excellence, through high engagement and healthy and safe workplaces.
Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.
Toronto Public Service consists of approximately 35,771 employees, providing programs and services to Toronto residents, businesses and visitors. Additionally, the City of Toronto has a number of agencies and corporations including the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Transit Commission, which make up the broader municipal organization.
There are 44 operating divisions and offices providing an extensive level of programs and services. We offer diverse career opportunities across a wide variety of professional, trade, administrative, managerial and other employment roles. The Toronto Public Service has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering citizen-focused services. We are proud to have been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Family Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
Consider joining the award-winning Toronto Public Service and help us make a difference in a great City!
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST CORP FIN (Budget Tool Revitalization Project)
About the role
-
Job ID: 62459
-
Division & Section: Chief Financial Officer's Office, Strategic Enterprise Integration & Mod
-
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street Toronto
-
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 4 Temporary (12 months) Vacancies
-
Salary Range: $113,683.00-$155,216.00, TM1542 and wage grade 7.5 (2025 rate)
Hiring Zone: $121,341.00-$131,559.00
-
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
-
Affiliation: Non-Union
-
Number of Positio****ns Open: 4
-
Posting Period: 27-FEB-2026 to 13-MAR-2026
The Office of the CFO and Treasurer, Strategic Enterprise Integration and Modernization (“SEIM”) Division, as part of building the Budget Tool Revitalization project team, is seeking Senior Financial Analysts-Corporate Finance positions with deep municipal budgeting expertise to help modernize both operating and capital budget processes, strengthen governance and controls, and enhance the user experience.
The Budget Tool Revitalization project, which sets out to replace the City of Toronto’s current existing operating (SAP-Public Budget Formulation) and capital (CAPTOR) financial planning software with Anaplan, a single cloud-based solution and deliver budget modernization initiatives.
This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the City’s most significant financial modernization initiatives, shaping new enterprise-wide budgeting and planning capabilities.
Major Responsibilities:
-
Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
-
Lead financial planning activities across all workstreams, including, but not limited to, incremental budgeting, in-year adjustments, fund planning, forecasting, scenario planning to support project requirements.
-
Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
-
Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
-
Support testing cycles (SIT, UAT, performance testing).
-
Conducts research and analysis in support of corporate policy, including review of technical and general reports, review of applicable legislation and regulations, development of numerical and quantitative models, analysis of statistical data, development of projections, design and analysis of questionnaires and surveys to compile empirical data.
-
Reviews, analyzes and reports on provincial and federal statutes, bills and regulations that affect the City's programs, policies or initiatives. Consults with other orders of government during the process of developing legislation/regulations.
-
Develops corporate strategies to support City capital priorities.
-
Develop User Stories in collaboration with subject matter experts, aligned with best practices, to ensure delivery of business requirements and completeness of budget processes in the design stage for implementation.
-
Advises client divisions, agencies, boards and commissions in the development of financial and risk management strategies, policies recommending strategic and policy positions for approval in the areas of procurement, property tax, corporate initiatives, major development proposals, development charges, user fees, energy retrofit, brownfield redevelopment, heritage preservation, property management, and subsidiaries.
-
Supports, participates in and/or conducts negotiations regarding financial agreements.
-
Develops and maintains long-term forecasts of key City capital financing indicators.
-
Identifies and makes recommendations concerning long-term capital financing policies and strategies for the annual tax supported budget.
-
Develops options and makes recommendations concerning rate setting and capital funding strategy for various divisional programs.
-
Leads and/or supports corporate projects representing and coordinating corporate finance interests.
-
Engages, directs and reviews the work of external consultants and other advisors on a project basis.
-
Advises and provides support to senior management in recommendations on implementation development.
-
Prepares reports, briefing notes, graphics, presentations, summaries and other material for staff, Council, Committees, external organizations and the public to explain and describe issues or to support recommendations.
Key Qualifications
-
University degree in Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Accounting or related discipline or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience
-
Significant experience in municipal/public sector budgeting, including operating and capital budget cycles, multi-year forecasting and in-year variance management.
-
Hands-on experience with enterprise budgeting tools (e.g. SAP-Public Budget Formulation PBF, CAPTOR, Anaplan, or similar) and/or supporting system implementations.
-
Experience in gathering, validating, and documenting business and financial requirements for technology transformation and budget process redesign initiatives.
-
Experience with SIT/UAT, test case preparation, test execution, defect tracking, and validating business logic during testing cycles, is an asset.
-
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional workshops, documenting business requirements and driving process improvements.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engaged diverse stakeholder groups and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
-
Proven ability to plan, prioritize and deliver in a complex, multi-project environment while maintaining confidentiality.
-
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and to work independently with minimal supervision, contributing to a high-performing team.
-
Familiarity with relevant legislation including, Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards Act, labour relations, human rights, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), and other applicable government legislation.
-
Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
About City of Toronto
The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture, and strives to build a workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We are committed to building a high performing public service, with strong and effective leaders to enable service excellence, through high engagement and healthy and safe workplaces.
Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.
Toronto Public Service consists of approximately 35,771 employees, providing programs and services to Toronto residents, businesses and visitors. Additionally, the City of Toronto has a number of agencies and corporations including the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Transit Commission, which make up the broader municipal organization.
There are 44 operating divisions and offices providing an extensive level of programs and services. We offer diverse career opportunities across a wide variety of professional, trade, administrative, managerial and other employment roles. The Toronto Public Service has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering citizen-focused services. We are proud to have been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Family Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
Consider joining the award-winning Toronto Public Service and help us make a difference in a great City!