Senior Financial Analyst (Learning Assignment)

Overview Senior Financial Analyst (Learning Assignment) Finance – Corporate Finance Status: (1) Contract Full Time – 6 Months Salary Range: $94,455 -$118,069 per annum plus comprehensive benefits Hiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefits Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode. Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga Hours of work: 35 hours per week Who we are: The Finance Division's mandate is to enable organizational success through financial stewardship and business partnership. Within Business and Financial Planning, the Finance Business Partner team provides strategic financial leadership and advisory services to Regional departments and agencies, including Peel Living. The Finance Business Partner team supports annual budget preparation, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, long-term financial planning, capital planning, and business decision support. As trusted advisors, Finance Business Partners develop collaborative relationships with operational leaders and help drive financial sustainability, accountability, and service excellence across the organization. Reporting to the Supervisor, Finance Business Partner, Peel Living, this position provides expert financial guidance and analytical support to help achieve Peel Living's operational, strategic, and capital objectives. What you will do in this role: Coordinate and prepare documentation needed for the annual operating and capital budgets. Prepare tri-annual projections and support capital budget planning through forecasting, project monitoring, variance analysis, and reporting to management and senior leadership Prepare year-end working papers and financial statements for the annual audit. Liaise with external auditor for Peel Living at year end. Reserve analysis along with debt monitoring and analysis. Provide strategic financial and business practices expertise, consultation, and advisory services to Peel Housing Corporation, that will assist in decision making and resolution on financial, operational, and capital issues. Lead analytical work to develop feasibility models for housing. Prepare semi-annual and year-end reporting and account reconciliations. Conduct research for special projects and interpreting and analyzing information to provide recommendations. Prepare Board reports and provide ad-hoc analytical support and guidance to clients to inform on operational decision-making. What the role requires: University degree related to the Finance or Business field with preference being given to those holding or pursuing a professional accounting designation. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in financial analysis, accounting and report writing, preferably in a municipal environment. Combination of education and experience may be considered. Skills/Abilities: Experience with municipal infrastructure and/or asset management principles and practices. Excellent interpersonal, time management and communication skills (written and oral). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues. Familiarity with social housing programs and services including provincial funding models. Knowledge of accounting practices and principles, applicable legislation, regulations, and standards. Ability to demonstrate initiative and a “self-starting” attitude to initiate projects and business analysis. Strong customer service focus. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Proficient computer skills and sound knowledge of computer applications including PeopleSoft, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow. In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time. It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there. If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. About Us Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses. We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life. Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region. Additional Information Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected] Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

The Senior Financial Analyst provides strategic financial leadership, budget coordination, and analytical support for Peel Living's operational and capital objectives. They are responsible for preparing financial statements, conducting variance analysis, and providing expert advisory services to support organizational decision-making.

Candidates must hold a university degree in Finance or Business, with a preference for those pursuing or holding a professional accounting designation. A minimum of 5 years of related experience in financial analysis and accounting, preferably within a municipal environment, is required.

• Comprehensive benefits

• Power BIPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred
• AccountingPreferred

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• Financial analysis
• Accounting
• Report writing
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Capital planning
• Financial reporting
• Strategic financial leadership
• Feasibility modeling
• PeopleSoft
• Power BI
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Customer service
• Report Writing
• Annual Budget Preparation
• Account Reconciliation
• Self-Starter
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Frontline Decision-Making Autonomy
• Garbage Collection (Computer Science)
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• PeopleSoft Applications
• Variance Analysis
• Planning
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Asset Management
• Auditing
• Business Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Management
• Capital Budgeting
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Decision Support Systems
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Planning
• Financial Statements
• Leadership

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Learning Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week