The Role

Reporting administratively to the Manager, Financial Planning, the Financial Advisor provides client-focused financial planning, analysis, advisory and controllership support to assigned City service and departmental groups. The position works directly with Commissioners and operational leaders to translate service plans, operational decisions and business requirements into reliable financial information, forecasts, options and recommendations.

The role supports annual and multi-year operating and capital budget development; in-year monitoring and variance analysis; business cases; financial modelling; performance reporting; grant and reserve analysis; and continuous improvement of financial processes and controls. While embedded with service areas for day-to-day collaboration and work prioritization, the position remains part of Financial Services and is accountable to the Manager, Financial Planning for administrative supervision, professional practice, corporate financial standards, performance management and workload coordination.

To qualify, you'll need...

3-year diploma in Finance, Business Administration

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or a related field of study preferred

Chartered Skilled Accountant (CPA) designation, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial relevant experience

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, accounting or controllership

Experience providing financial advice and support to operational clients or program/service areas





Experience with budget development, variance analysis, financial modelling, management reporting and process improvement

Working knowledge of Canadian public-sector accounting concepts, including PSAB, and internal-control principles

Municipal finance, municipal budgeting or local-government experience preferred

Experience with Ontario municipal legislative and policy frameworks, including the Municipal Act, 2001, municipal budget requirements, development charges, user fees, reserves and asset-management planning, as applicable preferred

Experience with enterprise financial systems and business-intelligence/reporting tools preferred

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis

Demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate it clearly to varied audiences

Strong consulting, relationship-management, facilitation and customer-service skills

Sound judgement, problem-solving, organization and project-management skills; ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities

Ability to prepare concise, accurate reports, briefings, presentations and recommendations

Proficiency using financial systems, reporting tools and Microsoft 365 applications

Experience with the City’s financial, budgeting, procurement, reporting or document-management systems preferred

Experience developing dashboards, performance measures or data visualizations preferred

Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

📌 Financial Advisor - Financial Planning (Kingston)
🏢 City of Kingston
📍 Kingston