Financial Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52229)

Description

Affordable housing is fundamental to the physical, economic and social well-being of individuals and families and key to the creation of diverse and inclusive communities. The City of Edmonton is committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing and ensuring a range of housing choices are available in all areas of the city. 

It is an exciting time to be a part of the Affordable Housing and Homelessness team. Are you an analytic whiz ready to hit the ground running with a high performing team, and want to use your well-developed math and data skills for good? Do you have a passion for public service and possess a can do attitude? Do you also have experience in interpreting financial, statistical and operational data? If so, then read on!

Supporting the work of the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Section within the Social Development Branch of Community Services, you will be accountable for research on best practices and innovative methods for housing, which includes establishment of business processes, monitoring and reporting on key metrics, tracking of projects, data collection, budget development, and financial evaluation of proposed projects.  Specific responsibilities will include:
 What will you do?

• Develop real estate proformas and detailed financial models for use in assessing the financial viability of proposed affordable housing developments
• Develop data-driven models and other tools for decision-making
• Prepare, monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Compile data and analyze past program performance and financial metrics
• Track  project performance using appropriate management tools
• Conduct research on best practices and innovative approaches to affordable housing program design and evaluation
• Organize and conduct research activities to assist in the preparation of public engagement Council and Committee reports
• Coordinate the development of 4-year investment plans aligned with the City's budget cycle
• Establish targets and develop scenarios to inform funding decisions
• Monitor progress and report on results
• Adapt investment strategy in response to emerging challenges and opportunities
• Work with the Financial Services team on monthly, quarterly  and year-end financial duties
• Support invoice review, approval, and tracking
• Evaluate development proformas and audited financial statements, providing recommendations on proposal viability and alignment with program requirements
• Support financial analysis projects, including business case financials, project budgeting, Lean analysis, product pricing, performance measurement, and Activity Based Costing (ABC)
• Facilitate financial business planning for Affordable Housing & Homelessness initiatives
• Other duties as assigned