Financial Analyst

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Status: Permanent Full Time

Department: Financial Services

Salary Range: $81,018-$101,106 (Level 4)

Work Location: CEC - 40 Matheson Blvd W. Mississauga

Union: Mid Management (non-union)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting type: Internal & External

Vacancy Status: Replacement

Internal Posting Close Date: October 16, 2026 @ 4:30pm

External Posting Close Date: Position will be posted until filled

About

US:

The Dufferin-Peel

Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of

quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over

70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary

schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and

Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse

community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s

largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.

POSITION

Summary

Under the direction of

the respective Manager or designate, the primary role of the Financial Analyst

is developing financial processes, analysis and monitoring of general ledger

accounts and financial systems. In addition, the role also prepares schedules

used for financial reporting and budgeting, assisting with the development,

implementation, maintenance of financial systems, and support and training of

Board staff.

The Financial Analyst

supports all levels of management to achieve financial results, by compiling

budget input and verifying key financial information reports, including

enrolment projections, staffing levels and salary levels. The Financial

Analyst is responsible for the analysis and review of monthly reports and bank

reconciliations used throughout the Board and contributes toward strategic

planning by informing Senior Management of variances, trends and other material

issues.

Responsibilities

(but not limited to):

• Communicates financial information to all stakeholders and constructively deals with questions
  
  

and issues related to finance and recommends optimal solutions

• Calculates salary costs for employee groups and related benefits
• Analyze historical data in order to plan future expenditures
• Presents financial information, with their respective Manager/Administrator to Senior Management
• Prepares bank and general ledger account reconciliations
• Reviews all prescribed Board document requests and approves for processing
• Communicates effectively financial related information to all end users in an up-to-date and
  
  

accurate manner.

• Responds to queries and provides one-on-one training/coaching and creates training materials related to
  
  

financial and system issues

• Liaises with all levels of management to resolve financial related issues
• Interacts with all levels of staff and deals with difficult issues and situations
• Reviewing and analyzing the Board’s General Ledger accounts and maintain an understanding of the
  
  

Ministry Uniform Code of Accounts to ensure accuracy of information and

data integrity

• Monitoring the financial activities including resource planning, budget control, accounting,
  
  

management of expenditures, financial reporting; ensuring compliance with

Board policies and procedures and Ministry regulations.

• Interpreting and understanding all components of negotiated contracts and ensures compliance.
• Analyzing financial performance and identifies trends
• Identifying and developing processes to enhance efficiencies
• Validating the integrity of the data obtained from the financial systems and correcting as necessary
• Developing various financial analyses based on current Ministry information, Funding Model constraints
  
  

and directives set out by the Board of Trustees and Senior Management

• Assisting projections for strategic planning purposes
• Supporting internal stakeholders with various financial systems
• Collaborating with other departments in the preparation of Ministry of Education reporting
  
  

requirements

• Providing on-going support/consultation with all department end-users
• Reviewing and analyzing invoices for accuracy, and ensuring all expenditures are charged to appropriate
  
  

general ledger accounts

• Preparing Budget vs. Actual variance reports on monthly basis, and assists with analysis and follow-up
  
  

of discrepancies

• Providing periodic financial and project management reporting packages to stakeholders at all levels of the
  
  

Board

• Liaise with internal and external auditors and respond to inquiries
• Maintain knowledge of Ministry Funding model to be able to respond to audit/transfer payment agreement
  
  

support information for external stakeholders

• Enhancing and maintaining the Board’s financial systems
• Active involvement/participation in new projects and system enhancements
  
  

Education/Qualification

• Post-Secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related business field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible finance experience, preferably in the education or government
  
  

sector, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Public Sector accounting experience an asset, and/or corporate environment; experience working with multiple software
  
  

reporting systems (financial & statistical).

Skills/Additional

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office suites (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote)Advanced spreadsheet template
  
  

development & analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Experience in budget preparation and financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including effective presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle matters requiring diplomacy, professionalism, sensitivity, and
  
  

confidentiality at all times.

• Flexibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines, both externally &
  
  

internally imposed.

APPLICANT

Information

Police Record Check: This

role will require a Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check or

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and

to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible

for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be

required to be renewed every 5 years.

Disability-related accommodation

during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when

contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that the Dufferin-Peel

Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or

automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications

are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District

School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants,

please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.