Junior Business Analyst

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As a Junior Business Analyst, you will assist finance staff with performing various tasks. Primary duties include:

• Contribute to special projects and participate in month-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Conduct analyses to support investment decisions, investor relations, and funding strategies.
• Review and validate external published reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee expense reporting and transaction accuracy, manage financial documentation, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Develop and modernize budgeting processes, manage reserve funds, and implement improvements in financial procedures.
• Contribute to refining and improving processes and documentation across different Finance functional areas.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g., GED) and 3 - 6 courses recognized by Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least 2 years of post-secondary education with a major in Business, Accounting or a related field.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or an equivalent financial application would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience and/or working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), SAP Business Objects and Power BI would be considered an asset.
• Have demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate policies, a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Finance

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 8 months)

Location: Various

Compensation: Pay Grade 5 $30.29 - 40.48 per hour (2024 Rates)

Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: November 22, 2024

Job ID #: 310759