Planning Analyst
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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As part of the Financial Planning team, the Planning Analyst assists in the annual budget plan process and related forecast updates. This position supports the Sr. Financial Analyst with the preparation of the Society's regulatory reporting requirements, including monthly reporting and analysis of variances. They will also act as a Finance partner for assigned departments.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports Sr. Financial Analyst in the preparation of Agency's regulatory reporting to various government agencies.
Supports Sr. Financial Analyst with extracting and joining data from multiple sources to formulate driver based budgets and forecasts.
Prepares budget and forecast updates for assigned sections utilizing driver based projections and trend analysis.
Provides financial analytical support to assigned programs and functional groups, including budgets, forecasts, monthly reports and variance analysis.
Prepares journal entries including revenue recognition, expense accruals and salary allocations among others.
Prepares materials for monthly/quarterly reporting packages, such as writing narratives, analyzing budget variance, and tracking statistical information.
Provides ad hoc reports such as business cases as requested to assist management decision making.
Assists the Financial Reporting team with ad hoc projects as required.
Assists in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations for Board, Audit & Finance and Sr. Management meetings.
Performs other duties related to financial reporting/accounting analysis as requested, such as year-end financial reports for Audit including general ledger account reconciliations and audit working papers.
Acts as back-up to the Senior Financial Analyst during his/her absence which includes attending meetings, working with confidential financial information and reporting directly to the Manager, Financial Planning.
Participates in process improvement initiatives associated with identifying opportunities to leverage technological tools (ETL, BI, ODBC connections) to automate current processes.
Makes improvements to current processes to gain efficiencies and meet business needs including data extraction, presentation format and information delivery.
Acts as a finance partner to assigned Branch Directors to assist with, but not limited to, finance support, monthly financials, variance analysis, and budget planning.
Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society's health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.
Acts in accordance with and incorporates Society's Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc.
Uses sound judgment in consideration of financial resources.
Complies with Society's financial policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Degree/Diploma relating to Finance, Business or Accounting is required
Completion or working towards (intermediate standing) a professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent) is required
3 (three) years relevant experience in a financial planning role, preferably in a related industry sector
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting practices
Experience designing reporting templates with proper audit trails and versioning
Proficiency in operating Microsoft Office applications including working knowledge of advanced Excel functions and PowerPoint presentation design
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Developed interpersonal, customer service skills to work cooperatively with staff, the team, the branch as well as work in a fast-paced setting
Self-starting individual with ability to analyze and extract patterns and trends with models from real world data sets
Skilled in applying problem-solving techniques to complications that may arise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reports and internal communications
Excellent organizational skills with ability to adapt to changing working conditions
Ability to prioritize multiple activities with tight deadlines
Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly with a high attention to detail
Skilled at being organized and follow a systematic method of performing a task
Assets:
Experience interacting with relational databases and BI tools
Familiarity with the Child Welfare sector
Experience implementing and assessing internal controls
Familiar with enterprise risk management programs
Bilingual in English & French
OTHER INFORMATION
Accommodation at CAST
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at x2030. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Equity Hiring Strategy and Application Process
The Children's Aid Society of Toronto (CAS of Toronto) is committed to building a skilled workforce that reflects the population of Toronto as well as the diverse communities we serve. Our Equity Hiring Strategy is deemed to be a Special Program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
For this specific career opportunity, CAS of Toronto is inviting applications from qualified individuals who self-identify as being part of one or more of the following under-represented groups:
There are no designated under-represented groups at this time for this posting. All are welcome to apply.
Qualified applicants who are interested in this opportunity can apply for position by submitting their application consisting of a cover letter and resume at , fax , or mail (30 Isabella Street, 5th Floor) to the attention of Human Resources.
Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department, NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026.
**The Children's Aid Society uses AI in the evaluation of questionnaire answers only**
**This position is a result of an existing vacancy**
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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