Senior Financial Analyst, PFT

Norfolk County

. Assist in preparing operating and capital budgets.

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeSimcoe • CanadaSenior💰 CA$49 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in preparing operating and capital budgets.
Coordinate subsidy and external grant applications and related reporting.
Advise divisions and departments on financial policies, procedures, and implications.
Set tax rates and implement assessment updates as a revenue specialist.
Track reserves and reserve funds and perform long-term forecasting, including Development Charges and other legislated reserve fund reporting.
Analyze and report utility and tax account arrears.
Administer debentures and support long-term debt issuances, credit rating requests, repayment limit calculations, and debt capacity projections.
Monitor, analyze, and communicate capital project spending and operating budget variances.
Reconcile and review assigned financial transactions.
Verify procurement budgets and assess bid affordability for the Purchasing team.
Support financial statement preparation and complete Federal and Provincial Ministry accountability requirements.
Participate in corporate projects such as Development Charges Background Studies and Water & Wastewater Rate Studies.
Conduct cost-benefit, risk, break-even, and forecasting analyses for business cases; prepare or present reports to senior leadership, Council, and committees.
Coordinate annual user fee and service charge updates through cost recovery calculations and subsidy-rate recommendations.
Participate in financial policy development and review charge allocation methodologies.
Prepare internal and external financial communications for SharePoint and County webpages.
Participate in committees and workgroups and perform other Finance duties.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four (4) year university Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline is required.
Professional Accounting Designation from Chartered Professional Accountants Association (CPA) or enrolment within three months of hire in the program to achieve a designation within the prescribed policy of the CPA is required.
Certificate from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) Municipal Finance and Accounting Program (MAFP) and / or certificate from the Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association (OMTRA) Municipal Revenue Administration Program (MRAP), or enrolment in the program(s) would be considered an asset.
Over three (3) years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience, which can include co-op experience.
Experience in financial planning, financial analysis, business processes, financial reporting, accounting, capital asset accounting, and policy and procedure development.
Experience within an Ontario municipal environment is preferred.
Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, orally and in writing, including presenting to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently with little direction and remain organized amid shifting priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively with County staff at all levels.
Ability to exercise professional judgment when researching and analyzing information and recommendations.
Attention to detail and accuracy in problem-solving; ability to develop financial models and tools.
Discretion and high integrity when handling confidential or politically sensitive information.
Knowledge of municipal financial legislation, including the Municipal Act and Development Charges Act, and ability to interpret and apply legislation and policies.
Proficiency in PSD Citywide Budgeting, Work-Tech / Pearl, Great Plains Dynamic, or Paramount, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook; awareness of AODA requirements.
Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Awareness of safe work practices and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Successful applicants must provide a current Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector verification where required, and verification of education.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent full-time employment, 35 hours per week
Remote work and office work based on operational requirements
Equal opportunity employer
Accessibility accommodations available for all parts of the recruitment process
Current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector check where required
Verification of education