Budget Analyst (Economist) Jobs

POSITION PURPOSE
Reporting to the Manager, Budget Coordination, is responsible for providing budget system support, budget process and policy advice, and supporting the long-term fiscal planning and/or multi-year budget efforts of the Region in the Operating Budget, Capital Budget and Fiscal Planning units. Supports the processes, planning and coordination of the annual and multi-year budget, budget book development, corporate in-year expenditure analysis and reporting, and the administration of the budget system. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
• Helps to maintain, develop and administer the budget system and provides support and training to users.
• Briefs senior staff and prepares or provides input to reports, briefing notes, presentations and analysis, for management.
• Ensures information is accurate and provided on a timely basis.
• Supports the overall Regional budget development process, including the coordination of the overall process and the development of the annual budget book.
• Assists with the implementation of process improvements and special projects for the Branch.
• Works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including other Regional Departments, and develops effective relationships.
• Prepares reports and presentations to Committee and Council summarizing analysis of long term fiscal planning or multi-year budget issues and other performance analytics.
• Develops, updates, maintains and ensures the ongoing accuracy of multi-year financial models and budget system in conjunction with various Department staff and Regional Departments, including modelling the impact of potential changes.
• Designs and operates computer models to estimate the financial impacts of various Regional issues and initiatives.
• Prepares spreadsheets to track and summarize relevant data.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications with advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, database, presentation and word-processing software.
• Demonstrated understanding of computerized economic and financial forecasting models incorporating econometric analysis such as multiple and non-linear regression methods or computer programming. 
• Knowledge of financial and economic principles and practices.
• Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer services, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
• Intermediate/advanced skills in quantitative and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, guidelines, procedures, standards and legislation.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a large multi-divisional organization including experience in modelling, forecasting, research, analysis, budgets, economic indicators, and project management.