Business And Fiscal Planning Analyst

Use your financial skills to make a difference at the Ministry of HealthAre you ready to leverage your financial expertise in a meaningful way? Join the Ministry of Health's Financial Management Branch, where your skills in analysis, budgeting, and forecasting will drive impactful decisions. This role offers you the chance to guide management, support strategic planning, and contribute to the financial health of the ministry. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where your talents can make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!
About the job
provide advice and technical guidance to management and staff
support ministry budget and business plan development, expenditure forecasts, expenditure management/control, in-year reporting, and presentations on the financial planning process
analyze and interpret complex financial information and program objectives
prepare a variety of regular and ad hoc reports to support senior management decision making processes and central agency requirements
develop options and recommendations for business plan adjustments in response to financial/business process issues
What you bring to the teamyou have:
understanding of financial management principles and policies
skills in budgeting, forecasting expenses, and analyzing costs
ability to read and analyze financial documents for reporting
knowledge of the ministry's structure, programs, and budget processes
evaluate budgets and performance, and improve cost efficiency
manage financial information and systems
measure and report performance data effectively
Analyzing and problem-solving skillsyou have:
knowledge of risk assessment to identify financial risks, assess impacts, and suggest solutions
ability to understand financial information requests and give timely advice to senior management
skills to apply financial rules for business planning, budgeting, and forecasting
analyze financial problems, variance reports, and funding gaps, and suggest fixes
evaluate financial performance, assess cost efficiency and risks, and advise on accounting issues for better planning and management
Communication, interpersonal and influencing skillsyou have:
skills to prepare and present briefing notes, business cases, and financial reports, and explain financial analysis to non-technical audiences
ability to work with senior staff to gather information, solve complex issues, and meet deadlines
skills to build and maintain relationships with ministry managers and central agency staff
Coordination and planning skills
organize and prioritize workload, and coordinate information from multiple sources to complete tasks and meet deadlines
you have:
project planning and management skills to work in teams, gather data, and report findings
initiative and ability to work independently in a team environment
you have:
knowledge and skills with computer applications for data capture and analysis including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software and specific job-related software, and other related financial management systems (i.E. Integrated Financial Information System (IFIS))
What we offerThe Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Additional informationCompensation Group:Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:6
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