Financial Analyst

Overview

Financial Analyst

Corporate Services, Business & Financial Planning

Status: (1) Contract Full-Time position - up to 15 months

Hiring Range: $79,977.60 - $89,974.80 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Who we are:  The Finance Division within Corporate Services’ mandate is to enable success through financial stewardship and business partnership. 

What you will do in this role:

• Collaborate with the Senior Financial Analysts to support program clients on both operating and capital related matters
• Review expenditures and conduct required monthly accounting activities (accruals, account reconciliations, journal entries etc.) to ensure the full representations of financials for each reporting period
• Book and reconcile provincial funding and related expenses
• Support operating and capital budget/year end
• May need to reconcile program specific bank account daily and b/s reconciliation
• Support internal reporting and ministry reporting
• On-going process improvements/enhancements to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Monitor spending and provide financial advice to ensure accounts are in a good financial position
• Maintain proper documentation for project related transactions and works with internal and external auditors for auditing responses
• Perform special financial reporting/analytical projects
• Other duties as assigned

What the role requires:

• Finance/Accounting degree
• CPA/CGA/CMA/ACCA accounting designation preferred
• 3 years experience in a financial environment
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Sound business acumen and critical mindset
• Strong computer skills (specifically MS Office-Excel, Word and PeopleSoft Financials)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, planning and organizational skills
• Great customer relationship skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations and standards as well as municipal issues, services and processes considered 

Grow Your Career While Making an Impact

When you join Peel Region, you become part of a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and invests in your well-being. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Total Rewards That Support You

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and psychological health coverage effective from your first day.
• OMERS Pension Plan – Secure your future through one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans.
• Generous Vacation – Start with three weeks of vacation and grow from there.
• Personal Days & Floating Holidays – Additional paid time to recharge and take care of what matters most.
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Environment – Supporting work-life balance, collaboration, and employee well-being.
• Performance-Based Growth – Annual performance reviews with merit-based salary increases.
• Inclusive and Respectful Workplace – A culture grounded in our values of Inclusion, Care, Collaboration, Transparency, and Leadership.
• Learning and Development Opportunities – Tuition assistance, professional development, and career growth opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Join Peel Region

Join a team that cares for its people, values collaboration, embraces innovation, and works together to create a Community for Life.

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.Peel Region 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

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Bring your expertise. Grow your career. Help us create a Community for Life.

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 zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

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.