Financial Analyst

• Provides budget management support in the areas of planning, organizing, directing and control. Conducts confidential analysis and provides recommendations regarding budget, accounting, and payroll matters.
• Provides budgetary and financial policy direction and consultation to departments as required.
• Performs the budgeting and reconciliation of salaries, wages and payroll costs related to the budget.
• Collects, integrates and evaluates financial data, from various sources, to provide analysis and give recommendations on budget, capital projects, sufficiency of reserves, government funded programs , and business plans, including analysis of all financial accounts.
• Coordinates, analyzes and prepares monthly financial results for the Service, including forecasting and budget to actual variances of revenue, expenditures, and capital.
• Trains personnel throughout the organization regarding budget, funded programs, and financial systems, policies and the updating of accounting records.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and controlling the organizations budget and related financial reporting systems, including identification of needs, problem-solving, timeliness, integrity and co-ordination of development.
• Participates in the implementation and development of financial business systems ensuring adequate internal controls are present.
• Performs accounting functions in accordance with professional standards and generally accepted accounting practices, including reconciliation of various reserves and other accounts as well as the accounting for completed capital projects.
• Prepares and completes reports for federal and provincial funding programs.
• Performs financial work for various capital projects.
• Support available grant applications, provide financial information and advice to the divisions with the intent of maximizing funding sources.
• Assists in developing proactive and innovative financial strategies, policy options, implementation plans and procedures to support the organization’s strategic direction.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Qualifications :

• Degree in related discipline plus completion of a professional Canadian accounting designation, i.e. CPA.
• Four to six year's progressively responsible experience in financial management analysis and reporting.
• Considerable knowledge of budgeting and financial systems and procedures, financial research and analysis techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and finance administration.
• Considerable knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and senior administration as well as the Board of Police Commissioners.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the preparation and presentation of complex financial and technical reports.
• Ability to problem solve through consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated skill in financial research and analysis, including the ability to apply research and evaluation techniques.
• Experience in a Municipal Environment would be an asset.
• Ability to pass the Saskatoon Police Service security clearance process.