Intermediate Financial Analyst

Apply By:Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Office of the Provincial Controller Division / Financial Reporting and Fiscal Support Branch

Shape the Future of Ontario's Finances!

Join a team that drives innovation in financial management for Ontario. Use your skills in accounting, business planning, and risk management to lead high-impact projects, support strategic decisions, and help modernize systems that keep Ontario's finances running smoothly.

This competition will be used to fill two roles within the Financial Reporting and Fiscal Support Branch: one in the Financial Reporting and Analysis Unit and one in the Financial Reporting Transformation Unit.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll provide senior-level support to improve risk management, ensure policy and financial compliance, and help solve issues with tools and processes, all as part of a collaborative team. Each day may look a little different, but you can expect to:

• lead the creation and upkeep of risk management policies and processes
• review and analyze government proposals and decisions from a financial perspective
• conduct detailed financial analysis and assess risks tied to government programs and budgets
• offer expert advice and insights on risk management and business planning
• build and carry out communication and engagement plans to gather input and support for financial and risk management initiatives

You have knowledge of:

• accounting and financial management principles, practices, and requirements
• revenue/expenditure management principles, internal control/accountability framework mechanisms, reconciliation processes, variance analysis, modern controllership and control/reporting standards and methodologies

You have the ability to gain knowledge of:

• governing legislation and ministry/OPS business activities
• government business planning, financial planning, management, control, and administration reporting policies/directives

You can:

• develop and deliver presentations and briefings to stakeholders and management
• initiate and manage strong working relationships with colleagues throughout the division, ministry, and organization
• translate complex financial and risk management concepts and content into clear options and recommendations

You can:

• conduct complex financial analysis and risk assessments of government initiatives and budget proposals
• evaluate policy options and analyze the implications of directives or policies on financial management frameworks and operational processes, and provide well-informed recommendations to senior leadership

You have demonstrated experience with:

• standard office software (like Microsoft Office), financial reporting tools, and large-scale accounting systems (such as Oracle Financials) to check, understand, and analyze detailed financial information and create clear, accurate financial reports

You have knowledge of:

• risk management, performance management and management reporting theories, principles, and best practices
• risk assessment and management to provide leadership to the establishment, implementation, delivery, and sustainability of a risk management mandate

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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