Senior Financial Analyst -Corporate Operating

Career Opportunity

TTC is transforming its Finance function from a traditional controllership role to one in which Finance is a strategic business partner that provides value added, best and leading financial planning, management and reporting services across the organization.

We are currently hiring for a Senior Financial Analyst in our Corporate Operating department within our Finance Department.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Financial Analyst, some of the key responsibilities may include developing Corporate Operating planning, budgeting and/or funding strategies, policies, directions, guidelines, processes and tactics. As well as when working with the Business Partner Support staff you will ensure appropriate understanding of, and providing advice on the proper application and compliance with corporate financial planning & budgeting policies, practices, controls and deadlines. You will also be responsible for preparing Operating Variance Reports for submission to senior management, the Board and the City.

In addition, you will be working with Business Partner Support staff to ensure the annual Operating Budget, multi-year forecasts, financial updates and in-year budget adjustment submissions are prepared, reviewed, approved and submitted in accordance with corporate policies, guidelines and deadlines.

You will be responsible for developing and supporting delivery of training and procedures related to Operating planning & budgeting concepts, strategies, policies, analysis, financial management, controls, systems, templates, tools and reporting, and collaborating with Business Management & Performance staff to create and deliver appropriate business training.

The incumbent will also be responsible for planning, developing, testing and continuously improving systems, templates, tools and reporting to support the annual Operating Budgeting, financial performance reporting and in-year budget adjustment processes.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

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, graduate degree or other designation in a related discipline would be an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards would be an asset.
• Demonstrated work experience with SAP would be preferred.
• Experience in business intelligence, data analytics and visualization would be an asset.
• Proven knowledge and extensive experience in the application of the principles and practices of Operating Budget formulation, evaluation, administration, planning and policy development, in a large public or private sector organization
• Proven experience in a corporate oversight role leading Operating budget formulation, with extensive knowledge of generally accepted budgeting principles, techniques, and systems in a large public organization
• 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
• Strong research, analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the capacity to understand complex financial plans, policy issues, program interrelationships and the potential results and outcomes of policy actions and the ability to conceptualize and develop options and recommendations to support decision-making
• 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
• Excellent strategic, lateral thinking, planning, 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
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning due to rapidly changing conditions and issues
• 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 do you bring?

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and 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.