Analyst, Strategic Business Planning & Performance

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Analyst, Strategic Business Planning & Performance supports the integration of new strategic, business, and operational planning into existing business practices. Provides business and budgetary support to help achieve TRCA’s overall financial and strategic objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the overall budget planning and development process working with divisional management teams.
• Facilitates sessions with management to review preliminary budgets and incorporates required modifications based on available funding and business priorities
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to all levels of staff on the preparation of TRCA’s annual budget and quarterly reporting to ensure adherence to requirements, regulations, policies and procedures
• Reconciles, analyzes, verifies and provides accurate and current financials for internal and external variance reports
• Maintains a variety of finance, performance measurement and budgetary reports to meet ongoing internal and external stakeholder requirements
• Develops effective partnerships and business relationships across the organization supporting the development of innovative solutions to meet corporate goals and business needs.
• Provides leadership and support to key business units across TRCA in the development of annual deliverables; confirms alignment of major projects to internal and external stakeholder strategic plans and initiatives
• Prepares background reports, correspondence, memos, reports and briefing notes

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in finance, business commerce, accounting, or a related field

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in finance, business planning and/or strategic management

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge of financial systems, management controls, processes and tools
• Advanced mathematical abilities (e.g., ratios, rates, percentages, basic geometry)
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization