Description
Budget Analyst
Secretary-Treasurer's Department
Full-Time - Permanent
$74,672.21 - $90,168.85 per year
The Secretary-Treasurer's Department is responsible for the corporate secretary and business functions of the Winnipeg School Division including: the administrative management of the functions of the Board of Trustees, its committees, and related matters; legal matters and liaison with the Division's solicitors; contract administration; records management; and the administration of the business affairs of the Division.
Under the direction of the Controller, the Budget Analyst acts as the business partner to areas throughout the organization to align financial decisions with strategic goals. He/she/they develop a solid understanding of departments and utilize their financial, analytical, and business acumen to support informed decision making. This role is a key member of the Secretary-Treasurer’s department, as it develops clear planning and reporting processes to support leaders in developing a clear picture of their area and the overall organization.
Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Serves as a strategic business partner, bringing an understanding of finance, value creation and funding drivers.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop detailed budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure outlook which support decision. Applies accounting principles, concepts, and policies.
Provides an objective view of the organization to ensure decisions are fact based, supported by strong analytics.
Analyzes financial results, key performance indicators, and trends and communicates results.
Supports workforce planning efforts and ensure staffing details, including changes, are available to leaders in a format that is clear and easily understandable.
Streamlines processes and identifies opportunities for automation and peak system utilization. Supports completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with cross-functional business partners.
Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity.
Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose.
Performs other related duties within this classification and other related classifications not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.
Qualifications:
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a financial analyst role and CPA (CA, CMA, or CGA) designation in good standing required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on MS Excel including manipulating data, using complex formulas, macros, and pivot tables.
Experience using analytical software such as Tableau or Power BI is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships throughout all areas and levels of an organization is required.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to streamline processes through procedure change or automation.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, senior management, other departments, and agencies.
Proven ability to communicate both financial and non-financial results, including the development of visuals and KPI’s.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with K-12 or post-secondary education is an asset.
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We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check
Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.
About Winnipeg School Division
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.
Joining Winnipeg School Division means getting the opportunity to work in schools in a variety of communities throughout Winnipeg that are culturally diverse and emphasize the inclusion of all students.
