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- Job ID #32347: Senior Business Application Analyst-Budgets
- Union: Non-Union
- Job Description ID #: 7646
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026.
- Duration: Up to 24 months
- Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Supervisor, Budgets & Financial Planning, the Senior Business Applications Analyst – Budgets assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction and management of all aspects of the budgeting system. Seeking new methods, processes or techniques to support continuous improvement in the delivery of financial information services to the City. The Senior Business Applications Analyst - Budgets will investigate, review and analyze current system processes; recommending and coordinating the development and implementation of new and or enhanced practices. Act as Liaison to Information Technology, Finance, Policy & Administration, Financial Services and budgeting system vendors. This position will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams and end-to-end management of special projects as required to support the needs of the budgeting system, while providing leadership of the day-to-day administration, maintenance and operational support of the system.
GENERAL DUTIES
Responsible for managing all aspects of specific budgeting system projects which may include the identification and implementation of new system modules, methods and functionality following continuous improvement initiatives, business case and plan development.
Develops workplans for related assignments or projects which includes identifying tasks to be completed, and coordinating delivery of outputs with project teams and/or working groups. Negotiates with project sponsors regarding deliverables and milestones.
Responsible for developing and maintaining the budget book template and related budget publication outputs within the budgeting system, working collaboratively with staff to ensure the accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of budget information.
Identifies the financial information needs of the City, Council, Management and Staff; develops and implements plans to meet these needs.
Responsible for security administration for the budgeting system.
Takes the lead functional role in the implementation of new modules and new functionality, application upgrades, and maintenance pack/bundles to the budgeting system.
Provides functional expertise for the budgeting system to all core users, employees, decision makers and internal/external interface support staff. Develops, implements, updates, tests, troubleshoots, audits and trains to ensure efficient utilization of the budgeting system.
Liaises with key players who have multiple demands and varying needs such as business administrators and senior financial analysts. Implements new features or automated processes to improve system functionality, accuracy, ease and speed of reporting.
Oversees the development and delivery of procedures and end-user training programs which provide functional support to the user community.
Undertakes cost benefit analysis studies, program cost evaluations and assists in post project implementation reviews.
Liaises with system vendor, attending product demonstrations, and researches new functionality to determine fit and makes recommendations for implementation.
Leads the daily administration, maintenance and operational support for the budgeting system, including user account management, configuration, troubleshooting, testing and ongoing end-user support.
Creates automated reporting in the budgeting system. Validates and performs quality assurance oversight on reports built by other users.
Identifies and implements Best Practices as they relate to Financial processes and systems.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or diploma in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Demonstrated progressive work experience and comprehensive knowledge working with budgeting and financial management systems.
- Must have highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must have experience in setting team and individual goals, managing employee performance accountability for meeting those goals. Must be able to coach, mentor and lead employees in developing their skills and abilities to take on greater responsibilities as part of succession planning or to meet their career goals.
- Demonstrated experience leading business process improvement initiatives. Experience collaborating with stakeholders to identify business needs, document requirements, implement process and system improvements, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), provide user training, and support change management initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reporting, and system utilization.
- Extensive time management and project management skills gained through practical experience. Must have experience working with internal/external customers, vendors senior management and consultants to deliver large projects such as system implementations or migrations while managing for day-to-day business needs.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in accounting principles and practices as well as financial analysis and metrics as well as business case and planning development. Preferably in a municipal environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills combined with highly developed analytical, technical and interpersonal skills. The ability to interact and communicate effectively at all organizational levels and represent the division on various committees and in delivering presentations.
- Must have experience in the preparation of statistical reports, council reports, financial reports for senior management, council, elected officials, general public, and staff.
- Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Excel; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (PeopleSoft and NetSuite considered assets); reporting and analytics platforms including Microsoft Report Builder, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI; and budgeting software solutions (Euna Budget Pro and Euna Budget Book Studio considered an asset)
- Must be able to handle multiple changing priorities.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
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