Senior Budget & Operations Analyst

Position Details

• Work Location: METRO HALL, 55 John St. Toronto, ON
• Job Type & Duration: 1 Full-Time, Temporary (12 month) Vacancy
• Posting Period: 11-Sep-2026 to 25-Sep-2026
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Department: Children's Services, ChildSvcs Strategic, Business & Fin Svcs

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Children's Services Budget & Finance, the Senior Budget & Operations Analyst is responsible for coordinating a full range of financial services in the Children's Services Division including providing strategic financial advice to senior management, variance analysis and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost-benefit analyses, financial modeling and other specialized reports; and establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective professional relationships with senior management and staff.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversees the preparation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of the divisional operating and capital budgets following both corporate budgetary guidelines and relevant accounting principles and practices.
• Provides strategic advice on financial, fiscal, economic and management issues for use by senior management.
• Monitors, controls and provides analytical support in budget development, expenditures, revenues, and management of budgets throughout the year by organizing the collection and interpretation of appropriate data on costs, staffing, and other resources.
• Performs analysis and investigation of budget variances including both high level and activity level analysis of expenditures, revenues, complement, and other performance measures; forecasts expenditure and revenue patterns; highlights financial issues with strategic and operational impacts; and recommends options towards resolution.
• Prepares briefing notes, specialized reports and staff reports for the City Council and its various committees for financial implications.
• Develops analytical and procedural techniques to optimize budgetary planning and control.
• Develops, reviews, and analyzes financial policies/procedures to ensure the integrity of internal controls.
• Provides support and direction to divisional managers and staff in operational planning and development of operational and financial strategies to assist in their decision-making.
• Participates in corporate and divisional task forces and project teams as a financial resource.
• Establishes credible professional relationships with client programs and other customers.
• Provides direction, training and a coordination role to support staff in budgeting, complement management, and financial policies and procedures.
• Works closely with programs and staff to facilitate operational efficiency and financially viable services.
• Oversees assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance.

Key Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Management, Accounting or Finance or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Considerable experience in financial analysis, budget development, financial modeling, and control techniques in large organizations.
• Experience conducting research and financial analysis with the ability to conceptualize information and recommend solutions.
• Considerable experience using enterprise-wide systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in period end closing, financial projections, reconciliation, and business case development.
• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA or CMA) considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to establish effective relationships across all organizational levels and external agencies.
• Ability to manage projects from inception to completion through effective leadership and coordination.
• Ability to develop financial accounting policies within corporate frameworks.
• Ability to learn new technologies and improve existing processes.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.