Job ID #32177: Senior Financial Analyst-Utility Billing

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• Job :
  Senior Financial Analyst-Utility Billing
• Union:
  Non-Union
• Job Description  #: A11884
• Duration:
  Up to 12 months
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy

Reporting to the Manager, Utility Billing, the Senior Financial Analyst – Utility Billing provides financial analysis, scenario analysis and sound strategic advice in the management and monitoring of the Financial Portfolio’s capital and operating budgets as well as provides input and analysis over the Financial Portfolio’s long - term capital budget and plans, multi-year operating budget and plans, financial and applicable tax policies.

The Senior Financial Analyst also develops comprehensive funding scenarios and, on the performance, and financial sustainability of services within the Financial Portfolio as well as support the decision‑making process.

Responsible for performing financial and analytical analysis in order to formulate and/or support recommendations of operating and capital budgets as well as the alignment with corporate guidelines/targets. The Senior Financial Analyst will provide detailed analysis and sound financial calculations advice in the development of sustainable and innovative approaches, funding strategies and techniques, including new budgeting and financial planning and management policies, guidelines and controls, as well as the evaluation of existing ones, to support the prudent fiscal management and support the stewardship of the City's and Financial Portfolio’s services and assets.

The Senior Financial Analyst – Utility Billing also provides sound financial analysis and tracking to support informed decision‑making of the Financial Portfolio’s inter‑program or service‑specific policies and priorities as well as brings a "best practices" approach with a strong emphasis on customer service to all duties, activities and special development projects undertaken. This position provides support to the administration and development of the City’s Financial tracking and budget systems.

Supports the development and implementation of the City’s Capital and Operating Budgets and supports the development of related policy development, revenue collection and reporting, long‑term reserve fund and debt management as well as provide information on cost savings opportunities, staffing levels, etc.

Supports the development and implementation of the City’s Development Charges Program including the Background Study and related policy development, revenue collection and reporting, long‑term reserve fund and debt management, internal control structures to prevent cash flow deficiencies and financial system requirements and improvements.

Evaluates and makes recommendations for improvements in various Capital Budget areas by measuring existing situation against internal and external benchmarks. Designs, recommends and may implement financial and capital budgetary strategies to improve performance, effectiveness, efficiency and strengthen the corporation’s financial position. Sets above average standards and leads by example.

Researches, develops and recommends short/long term fiscal strategies and finance/budgetary policies in accordance with City strategic directions, guidelines and requirements of Federal and Provincial Legislation, regulations and municipal by‑laws.

Monitors operating budget performance and recommends related variance policies and strategies. Co‑ordinates and assists in the preparation and publication of the City of Hamilton’s annual Operating Budget and related presentations/reports.

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