Financial Analyst

Job Description:
Financial Analyst

Corporate Services, Business & Financial Planning


Status: (1) Regular Full-Time position

Salary Range: $78,336 to $+7,+20 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours per week


The Finance Division within Corporate Services plays a critical role in driving organizational success. We empower strategic decision-making and operational excellence through strong financial stewardship and proactive business partnership.
What You’ll Do in This Role
As a valued member of the Finance team, you’ll work closely with Senior Financial Analysts and cross-functional teams to support a wide range of financial activities that help shape the organization’s financial health and long-term success. Key responsibilities include:
Partner with Senior Financial Analysts to advise program teams on both operating and capital financial matters.
Review and analyze expenditures, complete monthly accounting processes (e.g., accruals, account reconciliations, journal entries) to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Manage the booking and reconciliation of provincial funding and related expenditures.
Assist in the preparation and execution of operating and capital budgets, as well as year-end financial processes.
Perform daily reconciliations for program-specific bank accounts and support balance sheet reconciliation.
Contribute to both internal financial reporting and required ministry submissions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy and streamline financial processes.
Monitor departmental spending, providing timely financial insights and recommendations to ensure fiscal accountability.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for project-related transactions, and support internal and external audit processes.
Lead or contribute to special financial reporting and analytical projects.
Take on additional finance-related duties as needed.
What the role requires:

Finance/Accounting degree
CPA/CGA/CMA/ACCA accounting designation preferred
3 years experience in a financial environment
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Skills/Abilities:

Sound business acumen and critical mindset
Strong computer skills (specifically MS Office-Excel, Word and PeopleSoft Financials)
Strong verbal and written communication skills, planning and organizational skills
Great customer relationship skills
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Nice to have:

Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations and standards as well as municipal issues, services and processes considered

Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.


Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:


Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work!


In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.


It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.


Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.


Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.


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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1+74, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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