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Form of work If you're looking for an exciting job experience and opportunity in financial management and controllership within the Health Services I & IT Cluster (HSC) - Ministry of Health (MOH), well this job is for you!
This position will provide technical leadership and expertise for the financial coordination, monitoring and analysis of expenditures for a portfolio of branches within the HSC; identification of issues; and development of financial management solutions.
This position will also develop and manage HSC financial accountability and control mechanisms, including the analysis of program budgets and expenditures forecasting; identify and explain financial discrepancies; translate business planning decisions into fiscal requirements; prepare financial reconciliation; compliance with OPS policies and directives; and ensure program deliverables and timelines are met for Ministry and Central Agency reporting requirements.
*Note: Flexible work arrangements including telework (remote work) and compressed work week may be considered. As well, the successful candidate may work out of one of the three locations listed below. Please indicate your location preference(s) in your application. You must be within 125 km of the office location.
• 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto
• 5700 Yonge Street, Toronto
• 49 Place d'Arrmes, Kingston
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
• Provide financial expertise and advice to clients regarding financial forecasting and management processes.
• Perform a range of financial analysis to gather, analyze and monitor trends of the project's financial performance.
• Provide financial reports and recommendations with options and advice on financial issues to enable senior management to make informed decisions.
• Develop and implement operational frameworks, business processes and tools.
• Lead the review of project's financial practices and procedures to assess compliance with policies and procedures.
• You have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and sound financial practices.
• You have knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting to monitor and report on financial resources; expenditure recoveries and to conduct financial planning and analysis.
• You have demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Financial Administration Act, Treasury and Economics Act.
• You have strategic thinking skills to guide and develop solutions in complex multi-dimensional situations.
• You have knowledge of financial systems for financial analysis and reporting.
• You demonstrate relationship management skills to establish and maintain partnerships and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
• Your consultation skills allow you to provide expert advice and respond to questions by providing clear, concise and accurate information.
This position will provide technical leadership and expertise for the financial coordination, monitoring and analysis of expenditures for a portfolio of branches within the HSC; identification of issues; and development of financial management solutions.
This position will also develop and manage HSC financial accountability and control mechanisms, including the analysis of program budgets and expenditures forecasting; identify and explain financial discrepancies; translate business planning decisions into fiscal requirements; prepare financial reconciliation; compliance with OPS policies and directives; and ensure program deliverables and timelines are met for Ministry and Central Agency reporting requirements.
*Note: Flexible work arrangements including telework (remote work) and compressed work week may be considered. As well, the successful candidate may work out of one of the three locations listed below. Please indicate your location preference(s) in your application. You must be within 125 km of the office location.
• 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto
• 5700 Yonge Street, Toronto
• 49 Place d'Arrmes, Kingston
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Financial Portfolio Analyst, you will:• Provide financial expertise and advice to clients regarding financial forecasting and management processes.
• Perform a range of financial analysis to gather, analyze and monitor trends of the project's financial performance.
• Provide financial reports and recommendations with options and advice on financial issues to enable senior management to make informed decisions.
• Develop and implement operational frameworks, business processes and tools.
• Lead the review of project's financial practices and procedures to assess compliance with policies and procedures.
How do I qualify?
Financial and Accounting Knowledge and Skills:
• You have knowledge and experience in business planning, modern controllership principles, performance measurement, financial and management processes to provide financial expertise and advice related to project management.• You have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and sound financial practices.
• You have knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting to monitor and report on financial resources; expenditure recoveries and to conduct financial planning and analysis.
• You have demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Financial Administration Act, Treasury and Economics Act.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• You have demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to conduct complex financial analysis, identify sources of major problems, review and resolve contentious financial issues.• You have strategic thinking skills to guide and develop solutions in complex multi-dimensional situations.
Technical Leadership Skills:
• You can lead, direct and plan the branch's monthly forecasting processes, year-end, Public Accounts and monitoring, controllership and reporting.Other Technical Skills:
• You are computer proficient in common office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Power BI to prepare and analyze various materials, spreadsheets and conduct searches.• You have knowledge of financial systems for financial analysis and reporting.
Communication and Consultation Skills:
• You can prepare a range of financial reports, options, communication tools and materials and provide recommendations.• You demonstrate relationship management skills to establish and maintain partnerships and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
• Your consultation skills allow you to provide expert advice and respond to questions by providing clear, concise and accurate information.
