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Finance Business Partner - 2 Positions page is loaded## Finance Business Partner - 2 Positionsremote type: Hybridlocations: City Halltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR0000000873**Position Type:**Regular Full Time (RFT)**Closing Date:**March 23, 2026**Salary/Wage Range:**$101,881.00 - $127,351.00**Working for the City of Burlington**A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you''''ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.We don''''t just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.**Type of Vacancy**Existing Vacancy**Hours of Work**35 hours per week**Department**Finance**Location**This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of Sims Square, 390 Brant Street. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.**Position Overview**The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in supporting the City of Burlingtons financial planning, reporting, and performance management processes. Acting as a primary Finance partner to an assigned portfolio of departments, this position provides analytical, accounting, and financial advisory support to help leaders make informed, evidence-based decisions that support effective service delivery.**Responsibilities**Reporting to the Manager, Budgets & Policy, this position is responsible for the following key areas:* **Budgeting & Forecasting** + Support assigned departments in developing operating and capital budgets, business plans, and financial forecasts.* **Financial Monitoring & Reporting** + Monitor and analyze financial and performance results; provide strategic insight and prepare variance explanations. + Contribute to quarterly and year-end corporate financial reporting. + Participate in month-end and year-end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support.* **Advisory & Strategic Support** + Provide financial advice and guidance to managers and project leads to support informed decision-making. + Identify financial risks, pressures, or issues within assigned portfolios and recommend solutions. + Assist with financial modelling, business cases, and analysis to support departmental initiatives and projects.* **Collaboration & Process Improvement** + Work collaboratively with program/project managers, departmental leadership, and Finance colleagues to improve financial processes, reporting, and performance measurement practices across the organization. + Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to support sound financial stewardship and service delivery.* **Compliance & Policy Alignment** + Ensure financial information aligns with corporate policies, priorities, and legislative requirements.**Requirements**Ideally, you have a four-year university degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, or a related field, along with completion of a professional accounting designation such as CPA, or active enrollment in a recognized professional designation program. This is coupled with four to seven years of progressive experience in areas such as financial planning and budgeting, financial analysis, accounting, financial modelling, variance analysis, and/or preparing financial reports.Experience in the public sector or within a complex organization is an asset. Youre comfortable working with ERP systems (Workday experience is preferred) and are confident navigating Microsoft Excel to analyze and present financial information effectively. Experience using Questica is an asset.If you dont meet every listed qualification but bring related education, transferable skills, or relevant experience, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value diverse backgrounds and recognize that a combination of comparable training and practical experience can be equally meaningful.This role calls for sharp analytical skills, strong financial acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for a non-financial audience. By supporting multiple departments and initiatives, the Finance Business Partner plays a key role in driving the Citys financial sustainability, accountability, and overall operational excellence.This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation.**Accommodations**In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [email protected] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.**Note to Applicants:**We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.Come work with us at the City of Burlington!Ranked as the city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.A career at the City boasts:* A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.* A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.* A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.* A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.* A great pension and benefits package.* Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.* Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at [email protected] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr