Position Title: Financial Analyst
Status: Permanent Full Time
Department: Financial Services
Salary Range: $81,018-$101,106 (Level 4)
Work Location: CEC - 40 Matheson Blvd W. Mississauga
Union: Mid Management (non-union)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting type: Internal & External
Vacancy Status: Replacement
Internal Posting Close Date: June 3, 2026 @ 4:30pm
External Posting Close Date: Position will be posted until filled
ABOUT
US:
The Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of
quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over
70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary
schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and
Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse
community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s
largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.
POSITION
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of
the respective Manager or designate, the primary role of the Financial Analyst
is developing financial processes, analysis and monitoring of general ledger
accounts and financial systems. In addition, the role also prepares schedules
used for financial reporting and budgeting, assisting with the development,
implementation, maintenance of financial systems, and support and training of
Board staff.
The Financial Analyst
supports all levels of management to achieve financial results, by compiling
budget input and verifying key financial information reports, including
enrolment projections, staffing levels and salary levels. The Financial
Analyst is responsible for the analysis and review of monthly reports and bank
reconciliations used throughout the Board and contributes toward strategic
planning by informing Senior Management of variances, trends and other material
issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
(but not limited to):
- Communicates financial
information to all stakeholders and constructively deals with questions
and issues related to finance and recommends optimal solutions
- Calculates salary costs for
employee groups and related benefits
- Analyze historical data in order
to plan future expenditures
- Presents financial information,
with their respective Manager/Administrator to Senior Management
- Prepares bank and general ledger
account reconciliations
- Reviews all prescribed Board
document requests and approves for processing
- Communicates effectively
financial related information to all end users in an up-to-date and
accurate manner.
- Responds to queries and provides
one-on-one training/coaching and creates training materials related to
financial and system issues
- Liaises with all levels of
management to resolve financial related issues
- Interacts with all levels of
staff and deals with difficult issues and situations
- Reviewing and analyzing the
Board’s General Ledger accounts and maintain an understanding of the
Ministry Uniform Code of Accounts to ensure accuracy of information and
data integrity
- Monitoring the financial
activities including resource planning, budget control, accounting,
management of expenditures, financial reporting; ensuring compliance with
Board policies and procedures and Ministry regulations.
- Interpreting and understanding
all components of negotiated contracts and ensures compliance.
- Analyzing financial performance
and identifies trends
- Identifying and developing
processes to enhance efficiencies
- Validating the integrity of the
data obtained from the financial systems and correcting as necessary
- Developing various financial
analyses based on current Ministry information, Funding Model constraints
and directives set out by the Board of Trustees and Senior Management
- Assisting projections for
strategic planning purposes
- Supporting internal stakeholders
with various financial systems
- Collaborating with other
departments in the preparation of Ministry of Education reporting
requirements
- Providing on-going
support/consultation with all department end-users
- Reviewing and analyzing invoices
for accuracy, and ensuring all expenditures are charged to appropriate
general ledger accounts
- Preparing Budget vs. Actual
variance reports on monthly basis, and assists with analysis and follow-up
of discrepancies
- Providing periodic financial and
project management reporting packages to stakeholders at all levels of the
Board
- Liaise with internal and external
auditors and respond to inquiries
- Maintain knowledge of Ministry
Funding model to be able to respond to audit/transfer payment agreement
support information for external stakeholders
- Enhancing and maintaining the
Board’s financial systems
- Active involvement/participation
in new projects and system enhancements
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION:
- Post-Secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related
business field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation required.
-
Minimum five (5) years of progressively
responsible finance experience, preferably in the education or government
sector, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Public Sector accounting experience an
asset, and/or corporate environment; experience working with multiple software
reporting systems (financial & statistical).
SKILLS/ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
-
Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office
suites (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote)Advanced spreadsheet template
development & analytical skills and attention to detail.
-
Experience in budget
preparation and financial reporting and analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal
skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral
communication skills including effective presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to
handle matters requiring diplomacy, professionalism, sensitivity, and
confidentiality at all times.
- Flexibility to undertake a
diverse range of tasks with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work
under pressure and consistently meet deadlines, both externally &
internally imposed.
APPLICANT
INFORMATION:
Police Record Check: This
role will require a Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check or
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and
to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible
for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be
required to be renewed every 5 years.
Disability-related accommodation
during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when
contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note that the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or
automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications
are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants,
please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.
