Company: Robert Half

Location: Burlington, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:55:57 GMT

Job description: Duration: 3-month contract (potential extension or part time hours after the initial 3 months)Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite in Hamilton, 3 days remote)Description & Responsibilities:Our client is seeking a Senior Budget Consultant on a contract basis to support their IT division in reconstructing and managing critical budgets while addressing gaps in financial information. This key role will focus on creating budget templates, rebuilding financial reports, and developing fiscal plans. Key tasks include:

• Analyzing existing financial data to assess accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
• Collaborating with IT and finance teams to create strategic budget models and forecasts aligned with operational and capital expenditures (OPEX/CapEx).
• Preparing detailed financial narratives to streamline planning and effectively present findings to senior leadership.
• Leading the budgeting process for IT department, including cost-estimation for licensing, operational upgrades, and capital investments.
• Supporting the creation of robust budget templates and providing insights for long-term financial planning.

Requirements for the Role:

• Experience: 5+ years in senior financial roles (NPO, hospital and fund accounting expertise highly preferred).
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency; ability to manipulate and build financial reports.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in navigating complex datasets and turning incomplete information into actionable financial forecasts.
• Communication: Exceptional skills to liaise between IT and finance departments and present findings/recommendations to senior leaders.
• Ability to work independently with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines

This role is a unique opportunity to help enhance municipal budgeting systems, collaborate across departments, and deliver impactful results. Apply today to make a difference!Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3198. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half est la première et la plus grande firme de solutions de gestion des talents spécialisées au monde, qui met en relation des chercheurs d’emploi hautement qualifiés avec des opportunités au sein de grandes entreprises. Nous offrons…