Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: This temporary position will act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders throughout the organization. You will use your exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail to provide meaningful insight into the City’s finances. This rapid-paced role is looking for an independent and creative thinker in financial analysis, who seeks continuous improvement.

The ability to both understand the big picture of the City’s operations, business processes, and finances while also analyzing the details will be a major asset in this role. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning, within the Financial Services Division of the Customer & Financial Services Department, you will be responsible for the following duties: Provides financial analysis to develop accurate and meaningful multi-year budgets, guidance to departmental staff and management on budgetary processes, and provides technical assistance on budget systems. Acts as a resource for business process improvements for assigned divisions.

Works with IT and departmental staff to review, recommend, and support implementation of software solutions to enhance business processes. Performs financial analysis of operating, capital, and reserve accounts as part of the forecasting process for assigned divisions. reviews to ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, engages in discussion with departmental staff and management to come to resolution on potential issues.



Analyzes highly complex financial and business-related issues and makes recommendations for senior management to assist in strategic decision-making process and initiatives.

Compiles overall corporate budget and financial update reports for management, Council, and the public, as assigned. Includes development of charts, graphs, and analysis. Maintains the salary plan module for operating budget for assigned divisions, as well as other financial analysis modules in the budget system.

Reconciles various accounts, including general ledger clearing accounts as well as reconciliations between general ledger and subledgers. Completes tangible capital asset reporting from capital projects, including analyzing projects to identify appropriate accounting treatment and the creation and disposal of assets. Ensures compliance with policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Assists in the ongoing implementation, training, and support of financial applications. Recommends software solutions to enhance reporting capabilities for the budget and budget control processes and reporting. Researches best practices and makes recommendations towards financial planning and budget control policies and procedures that address corporate strategic goals.





Involved in union contract negotiations responsible for financial implications of the collective agreement. Performs special budget, accounting, and internal audit related projects as required.

Undergraduate

Level - Four years or equivalent in Business Administration Three years' relevant experience in Accounting Experience in municipal accounting and financial computer applications would be an asset We will ask you for these items if you are hired Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer) We offer a comprehensive benefit package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy. Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only. #

📌 Senior Financial Analyst - Budgets (Temporary until March 2028, with the possibility of extension) (Waterloo)
🏢 City of Cambridge Ontario
📍 Waterloo