The Financial Analyst is responsible for the development, and maintenance of corporate and divisional policy, including related financial analysis, and in the analysis of legislation affecting municipalities, particularly in the areas of property taxation and assessment, utility administration (water and sewer and solid waste management), User and Program Fees, Municipal Land Transfer Tax and parking tags.

• • Conducts financial and policy research and analysis in the areas of assessment and property taxation, utility administration (water and sewer and solid waste management), User and Program Fees, Municipal Land Transfer Tax and Parking Tag operations, and develops financial modeling to identify issues, highlight trends/areas of concern, recommend solutions and corrective actions.
  • Prepares reports, briefing notes, draft by-laws and correspondence and prepares/delivers presentations identifying issues, financial impacts and recommendations for Senior Management and Agencies, Boards, Commissions and/or Council.
  • Participates in discussions and negotiations with other departments and/or governments, and liaises with city staff, consultants, external organizations and the public and participates in staff working groups, committees and external groups to acquire and share information in support of cross corporate or departmental policy development
  • Conducts special operational research and analysis on corporate programs and business processes as assigned
  • Conducts quality assurance and performance audits on divisional functions, work processes and will introduce customer service enhancement strategies
  • Documents internal processes and workflows, prepares & maintains procedural manuals, flowcharts and other documentation for various functions in the Division
  • Interprets provincial and federal statutes, regulations and policy statements, prepares analysis and determines impacts on operations and City policies, recommends legislative/regulatory amendments where necessary, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of all applicable statutes and regulations.
  • Conducts independent research and surveys on municipal issues, referencing technical journals, published studies and other sources, prepares summaries and reports on findings.
  • Develops and undertakes program reviews, field work studies and applied program evaluations as required.
  • Participates/coordinates specific work and/or divisional projects and delegates tasks and responsibilities to junior staff and/or consultants assigned to specific projects.
  • Provides advice to staff in the review and analysis of problems, projects and new priorities. Participates in the development of goals, objectives and performance standards. Drafts and revises related program plans, policies and procedures.
  • Evaluates policy alternatives, and prepares cost/benefit analyses and business cases for corporate or various divisional initiatives.
  • Reviews divisional policies, processes, procedures and systems, evaluates exposure to risk, report findings and recommendations and/or develops improved/enhanced internal controls and new workflow processes.
  • Consults and negotiates with other units within the division and other City divisions (including Legal, Accounting, Building, Planning, Facilities & Real Estate, Toronto Water, Economic Development, Budgets, etc.), and with provincial governments and agencies, school boards, and other municipalities, in the development of new policies and procedures, new regulations or legislative changes as required.
  • Engages internal / external stakeholders in goal setting aimed at achieving City and/or divisional objectives and tracks performance accordingly. Reports on results as required to Committee and Council.
  • Leads and coordinates staff training / development, prepares policy statements and facilitates in-service training.
  • Identifies system problems/issues, tests system enhancements, advises Supervisor of test results and assists with implementation.
  • Provides input to the development of the annual budget for the Operational Support Unit.
  • Responds to inquiries or other issues escalated beyond the scope of front line staff ensuring a prompt, courteous reply, including appropriate action and follow up.
  • Assists in preparing Requests for Proposal and similar documents, evaluating responses and selecting successful proponents and negotiating service contracts.

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. 1. Extensive experience in financial and/or tax policy analysis at the municipal or other public sector level.
   2. Experience in research, analysis and interpretation of data and preparation of policy/technical reports/business cases.
   3. Considerable experience with MS Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)