SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

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The Ministry of Transportation's Finance Branch is looking for financial experts to take on a leadership role in meeting the challenge.

You are a results-oriented analyst with the rare ability to think strategically without losing sight of the details. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment where you can use your strong technical expertise and communication skills to influence decisions that have real impact. People see you as a business partner because you make the connections between policy and finance.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• Support policy development, program delivery and business case development through robust financial analysis, including complex modeling and scenario analysis
• Support the development of the ministry's Results-based Plan in conjunction with your client group
• Participate in and lead Treasury Board submissions, liaise with Treasury Board and other OPS offices
• Lead and support projects aimed at improving business processes and meeting corporate objectives
• Prepare reports, develop and deliver senior level presentations and provide strategic financial advice

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What you bring to the team

Knowledge:

• You have comprehensive knowledge of the decision making process, budget and financial management processes and accounting principles.
• You have knowledge of complex financial analysis, and program planning in order to develop budgets

Analytical Skills:

• You have experience performing financial/cost benefit analysis, developing financial models with complex variables and conducting research to support decision-making and the development of policies/programs
• You have experience working with and interpreting financial and administrative guidelines, directives and processes

Communication skills:

• You have proven communication skills to prepare business cases and reports, develop and delivery presentations to Senior Management and provide training, instructions and advice
• You have consultation and negotiation skills to obtain agreement on business planning issues and promote approval of ministry submissions
• You have interpersonal and advisory skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships and lead consultations with stakeholders.

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-MT-110615/17

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.