Senior Financial Analyst JR371

Apply By: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day.

Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.

A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

About the job

In this role you will;

• Provide financial oversight related to a client portfolio of regional hub(s) by analyzing financial information, identifying cases where financial performance does not meet its target and conduct investigations to determine the cause of variance.
• Own the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the assigned regions. Liaise with community partners and provide quality reporting and analysis. Perform scenario analysis as well as deep-dive analysis on business planning, reporting and accounting matters.
• Administer the budgeting/forecasting and reporting process in Workday Adaptive Planning. Identify process improvement opportunities and work with Workday support partners to implement the changes.
• Prepare an analytical review of profit & loss (P&L), balance sheet and cash flow. Liaise with the regional hub(s) and Controllership team during monthly, quarterly and annual financial close.
• Prepare periodic management reporting package (actual results vs plan and prior year). Work with regional hub managers to support them in providing options and recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Explain key drivers for material changes in the financial results. Track identified risks and opportunities (versus the budget/forecast) and support Finance in efforts to close any gaps to plan.
• Maintain analytical tools, modeling, and processes to support a deeper level of analysis to achieve targeted financial results.
• Conduct account reconciliations and prepare accounting entries using ERP system and Analysis Cubes. Validate, review and approve journal entries from the regional hubs.
• Develop and implement financial processes and procedures to meet the requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Not‑for‑profit Public Sector Accounting Board (GNFPO-PSAB).
• Assist regional hubs in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. Lead and coordinate in the design, development and delivery of training on OCWA's financial tools.
• Ensure a high level of customer service in all interactions with both internal and external clients.
• Prepare presentations for Management and make presentations on behalf of Management as required.

What you bring to the team

Knowledge and Skills:

• Theoretical and practical understanding and knowledge of financial accounting and variance analysis including accrual accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, macros, modeling, reporting, and automation of reports). Proficiency in other MS office tools - PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge and experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tools (e.g. Workday Adaptive Planning, Vena Solutions, Hyperion Planning, and Cognos). Good working knowledge of databases, business intelligence, SQL based reporting and ERP systems (MS Dynamics GP 2018 or other relevant systems).
• Knowledge of financial theories, practices and standards in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and controllership processes.
• General Accounting Principles and Practices, standards, and practices of the Public Sector Accounting Board and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget planning principles and budget analysis, government financial planning and management policies, directives, guidelines and procedures (e.g. Multi‑Year Planning process).
• Ability to provide advice, input and recommendations on appropriate accounting/reporting approaches to meet client needs.
• Monitor in‑year expenditures of assigned Program Areas, identify and reconcile revenue and expenditure to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Interpersonal, Communication and Analytical Skills:

• Organizational and leadership skills to lead and/or coordinate special projects and provide assistance to other team members and prioritize several projects concurrently.
• Oral and written communication to conduct meetings and brief senior management, lead training sessions, prepare financial reports, briefing notes, correspondence and develop presentation/ other materials.
• Customer service skills that ensure interactions with both internal and external clients are reflective of a high level of consultation, negotiating, counseling and presentation ability.
• Communication, facilitation and advisory skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships, to provide advice and to conduct meetings and training with senior management, operations management and staff, board of directors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Presentation skills, to provide senior management/staff with information/interpretation on financial management issues and strategies.
• Consultation, collaboration and advisory skills to develop and maintain good working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Lead teams on assigned project/initiatives.

Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. In 2023, OCWA staff treated water and wastewater, and provided other technical services for 318 clients in the province including 169 municipalities, 16 First Nations, 108 commercial and industrial clients and 25 government and institutional clients. Municipal clients range in size from populations as large as 1.5 million in the Region of Peel to as small as 2,400 in Moose Factory. This broad scope of experience ensures OCWA has the expertise to solve any issues that may arise, in any size or type of treatment process in the province. Our Agency has grown its municipal client base every year over the past 30 years is proof of this value. We continue to focus on our people and strategies to attract and retain competent staff.

Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if you are selected for further screening or an interview.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti‑Racism Policy

What we offer

What's in it for you?

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
• A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance.
• Maternity and parental leave top‑up benefits including for adoptive parents.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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