Finance Business Partner

Competition : J

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Open Positions: 1

Department: Corporate Finance & Treasury Services

Date Posted: January 2, 2026

Closing Date: January 16, 2026

Salary: $91,478.63 - $/Year

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This is a temporary position (until Dec 31, 2026).

As a Finance Business Partner, the role is multifaceted and integral to ensuring the financial health and strategic direction of the municipality. The primary responsibility lies in maintaining accurate financial accounting and reporting, conducting thorough variance analysis, and performing meticulous reconciliations. Additionally, the Finance Business Partner transitions work in progress to capitalization, safeguarding the integrity of asset management protocols.

Expertise extends to forecasting against council-approved budgets, playing a central role in providing insights that guide resource allocation and expenditure decisions. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of financial dynamics, the Finance Business Partner actively monitors and manages fund operations and capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

In the capacity as a trusted advisor, the Finance Business Partner provides essential budget and financial planning support to department managers, empowering them to make informed decisions that optimize performance and drive efficiency. Through proactive collaboration and effective communication, a culture of financial stewardship and accountability is fostered across all levels of the municipality.

Contributions are instrumental in enabling strategic decision‑making, mitigating financial risks, and driving sustainable growth in alignment with overarching mission and objectives. As a Finance Business Partner, they serve as a linchpin between finance and operations, driving excellence and innovation in financial management practices within the municipality.

The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis using various problem‑solving methodologies to support decision‑making processes across various departments within the municipality.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting for all departments, adhering to regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor departmental budgets, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Perform variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Research and review grant opportunities, explain terms and conditions to relevant stakeholders, and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements. Prepare and present financial reports and insights to departmental stakeholders and senior management, facilitating informed decision‑making.
• Provide training and guidance to departmental staff on financial policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the financial accounting and reporting function.
• Maintain a deep understanding of municipal financial regulations, accounting standards, and best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate financial risks.
• Responsible for financial year‑end activities including accounting, reserve usage reconciliations, operating carryforwards, working paper development, and addressing auditor inquiries.

• Builds good working relationships at all levels across the organization and establishes respect and confidence in the information and quality of advice provided.
• Provides fiscal oversight, financial reporting, accounting, and budget services to assigned divisions within the County.
• Provides advice, direction, and expertise to management for consistent implementation and use of corporate bylaws, policies, processes, guidelines, and tools in order to maintain integrity,…