Financial Planning Analyst

Job Type: Contract Department: Salary: $89,204.00 - $111,503.00 Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below): November 24, 2026 Hours per Week: 35 Openings: 1Position Summary
About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected. Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.What We Offer?
Annual Salary Range: $89,204 - $111,503Payment in Lieu of Benefits (for contracts over 12 months)Employee Assistance ProgramEligibility to participate in the OMERS pension planPaid time off, including vacation and incidental days (for contracts over 6 months)Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and PerkopolisFlexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Financial Reporting, the Financial Planning Analyst is responsible for providing program specific financial support in the areas of budget, reporting, and business case analysis to Departmental and Divisional management teams and Project Managers.Major Job Responsibilities
Provides consultation and integrated financial services, ensuring required financial supports are in place for departments to achieve their business goals and objectives.Acts as first point of contact for departments and project managers for day-to-day issues with financial implications.Recommends and executes policy, process, and procedure improvements to enhance operations of respective departments, working with Departmental staff to understand needs and provide expert advice, and developing communication strategies to ensure department staff are informed.Participates in new department initiatives (new systems, new business initiatives, rate setting, etc.), ensuring integration of financial systems.Provides commentary to departments on draft Council reports including financial impacts.Provides training to departmental staff to foster teamwork and maintain standards.Provides financial and budget analytical support, working with departmental program/project managers.Completes monthly and/or quarterly variance analysis.Builds models, and develops internal financial reports to assist departments in managing their business on an on-going basis as well as to help them forecast projections of revenues and expenses.Coordinates the annual budgeting process (operating and capital), building models and providing guidance on required assumptions to assist in the preparation of budgets of revenues and expenses.Analyzes and reviews budget submissions for compliance with Council approved guidelinesMaintains information related to tangible capital assets including all transactions for acquisitions and disposalsLiaises with external auditors annually for all audit procedures and supports the year end reporting processProvides financial analysis and reporting related to procurement mattersLiaising with and providing functional guidance to Department staff in compliance with the Council approved by laws and policiesAssists with the preparation of report to Council.Prepares program specific external reporting such as provincial and federal grant fund reporting as well as responding to requests from agencies such as Statistics CanadaLeads the coordination, preparation and submission of external documents to the respective agencies in accordance with agreementsCollaborates with Departments to ensure complete and accurate submissionsLiaises with program specific agencies as needed to clarify and provide information.Acts as a financial liaison on various projects and studies such as Asset Management Planning, Fiscal Impact Studies, Development Charges Study, Equipment Rate Reviews and User Fee updatesDevelops financial models and performs analysis in alignment with strategic objectives and financial policiesCoordinates the preparation of consultant information requests with Departments and reviews data for reasonabilityReviews and comments on analysis and reports prepared by the consultantIdentifies opportunities for process improvements.Investigates and leads process improvements, economies of scale, etc. that provide financial benefit to the department and taxpayer, conducts analyses and recommends actions to be taken.Researches issues/best practices, and develops recommendations to be applied in both financial reporting and business processes.Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications
Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance and/or AccountingThree (3) years’ experience in financial analysis, budget preparation, capital asset accounting, variance tracking and developing and working with financial modelsKnowledge of external regulations, such as the Municipal Act, the Public Sector Accounting Standards, and all other regulations impacting the accounting and reporting of municipalitiesAdvanced analytical skillsProficient in Windows based software including Microsoft applications, advanced proficiency in ExcelPreferred Qualifications
Three (3) years’ experience in municipal financeProfessional accounting designation (CPA) or progressing toward completion of designationExperience with financial software (such as FMW and Workday)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong time management, organization and problem solving skillsAbility to work well independently and as a team member or leader with equally successful resultsNote to Applicants
This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practice We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.Accommodations
Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.Milton: A Place of Possibility.
At the Town of Milton, we provide excellent and sustainable municipal services to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where residents thrive, businesses flourish and nature is cherished. We are laying the groundwork for our vision for Milton 2051: a safe, diverse and welcoming community that respects its natural beauty and heritage, supports a range of neighbourhoods, sustains a strong and balanced economy, and offers outstanding opportunities to live, learn, work and play. To achieve this, we commit to invest in a more permanent, balanced and highly skilled workforce required for our vision, making the Town of Milton an employer of choice where diverse and talented staff are able to offer superior service and productivity in a period of rapid change.
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