At Peel CAS, our mission is to protect children and strengthen families & communities through partnership. We are currently seeking the following professional to join our team:

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Department: Corporate Resources

Location: Peel CAS, 25 Capston Dr. Mississauga, Ontario

Application Deadline: May 19, 2026

Hourly Grade: 7 Non-Union ($44.56 - $57.84)

Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) plays a key role as a strategic partner to operational leaders, with a strong focus on compensation analysis, and financial stewardship in supporting the organization’s financial operations, planning, and reporting functions. This position is responsible for delivering accurate financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with Ministry and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting Services:

Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with Ministry reporting requirements and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).

• Budgeting, Financial Planning
• Lead the development, monitoring, and refinement of annual operating budgets, capital budgets, and quarterly forecasts.
• Partner with P&C and program leaders to support headcount planning, FTE and compensation models, vacancy management, and staffing strategies .
• Provide variance analysis, trend insights, and risk identification, particularly related to salaries, benefits and boarding cost.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between HRIS data (e.g., Dayforce) and financial forecasts.
• Data Analytics
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, including workforce/compensation models, scenario analysis, and forecasting techniques.
• Strong capability in data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Power Query, PivotTables, complex formulas, data modeling)
• Experience building and maintaining financial dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and reconcile data across multiple systems: ERP (Oracle/CPIN) and HRIS platforms (Dayforce).
• Strong understanding of data integrity, validation, and reconciliation processes, particularly between payroll and financial systems.
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and automation to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Familiarity with SQL or other data querying tools is an asset.
• Payroll Oversight:

Support payroll processes by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies and collective agreements. Collaborate with P&C and payroll teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

• BFAC (Board Finance & Audit Committee) Support:

Prepare financial reports, analysis, and presentations for the Board Finance & Audit Committee. Provide clear, concise insights to support governance, oversight, and decision-making.

• Ministry Reporting:

Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required Ministry reports, including transfer payment reporting and compliance deliverables. Maintain strong knowledge of Ministry guidelines and reporting requirements.

• Stakeholder Partnership:

Work closely with internal departments to build financial awareness, support operational decisions, and enhance financial accountability across the organization.

• Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement
• Lead or support initiatives to improve financial processes, internal controls, and report efficiency
• Support optimization and integration of financial and HR systems (e.g., Oracle, Dayforce)
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting automation, and user experience
• Other duties as assigned.

YOU’LL LIKELY BRING:

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA/CFA designation (or in progress) preferred.
• 6 + years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of PSAS and public sector financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience working with payroll processes, HRIS systems, and financial system integrations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and HRIS platforms (e.g., Dayforce).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of public sector or not-for-profit environment is an asset.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Monday to Friday each week, primarily between office hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Working hours may vary, and applicants must be flexible to work outside of standard office hours.
• This position is required to be in person at a minimum of 2 days per week.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible options for hybrid remote work.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Interactive Employee Wellness Programs.
• Extensive Training & Development opportunities.
• Introductory Webinars (WHMIS, AODA, Health and Safety).
• Generous Pension Plan through OMERS (part-time and full-time employees are entitled to enroll).
• Onsite Gym.
• Staff Lounge.

Child welfare is a rewarding career option that enables caring individuals to support the community and make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. As one of the largest CAS’s in the province, we are proud of our ongoing innovation and leadership throughout the sector. Seeing well over 10,000 families a year, Peel CAS has the lowest number of children and youth in care per capita across Canada. 99% of the work we do is with children, youth, and families in their own homes. We are also home to the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE) which is the centralized service in Ontario that supports child welfare organizations on cases involving unresolved immigration, settlement, or border-related issues. In addition, Peel CAS offers extensive programming dedicated to youth success through our Trailblazers Youth Centre, developed and led by youth to access exceptional services and supports to thrive, belong, build life-long connections and position themselves as leaders.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Truth and Reconciliation. We are grateful that our workplace diversity is representative of the communities that we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process please contact us at hajiboye@peelcas.org.

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