Senior Business Advisor, Finance - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

About the Role

The City of Mississauga is actively seeking a strategic, analytical, and politically astute Senior Business Advisor – Finance to join its dedicated team. This pivotal role provides expert financial, policy, and research support to the Director of Finance and Deputy Treasurer, and extends crucial support to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on high-priority corporate matters. It's an excellent opportunity for professionals looking for finance jobs in Mississauga.

As a senior advisor, you will engage with some of the City’s most critical revenue, policy, and financial sustainability priorities. This includes key areas such as development charges, property taxation, grants, reserve strategies, debt planning, and growth-related funding. You will be responsible for translating complex financial and legislative information into clear, actionable advice, executive briefings, Council-ready materials, and practical recommendations to support informed decision-making within a complex municipal environment.

This position offers a unique chance to influence high-impact initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and significantly contribute to the City’s long-term financial resilience. The role operates within a hybrid work environment, requiring regular office presence at Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

In this dynamic senior role, the Senior Business Advisor – Finance will undertake a variety of responsibilities, providing essential support and strategic guidance:

• Provide strategic financial and policy advice on high-impact revenue streams, including development charges, community benefit charges, reserve fund strategies, property taxation, supplementary billing, grants, and associated fee structures.
• Assess financial, legislative, and policy implications of provincial reforms, economic conditions, intergovernmental initiatives, and emerging issues affecting municipal finance.
• Support strategies that strengthen revenue outcomes while balancing legislative requirements, political considerations, risk, service needs, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, Council reports, presentations, and decision-support materials that translate complex financial information into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives, including defining scope, timelines, deliverables, research requirements, and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and comparative analysis of municipal finance practices, service delivery models, and revenue tools to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate across Finance and other divisions to align financial strategies with operational priorities and corporate objectives.
• Provide strategic influence and advisory support to senior leaders on sensitive, high-profile, and time-critical matters involving Council, the Mayor, and corporate leadership.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate for this Senior Business Advisor, Finance position will possess a strong blend of academic background, progressive experience, and critical skills to excel in a complex public-sector setting. If you are seeking City of Mississauga jobs, review the qualifications below:

• University degree in Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Business, Political Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in municipal finance, public policy, or a related public-sector environment.
• Strong understanding of municipal finance, governance, public-sector policy, and legislative processes in a complex political environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legislation, staff reports, financial information, and policy documents and translate them into clear advice.
• Experience advising senior leadership on complex financial, policy, intergovernmental, or corporate issues.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level and Council-ready materials.
• Strong political acuity, judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and high-profile matters.
• Proven project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple stakeholders, and tight timelines.
• Advanced research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information quickly and accurately.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments and with senior leaders.
• Experience supporting senior executives and elected officials is strongly preferred.

About the Employer

The City of Mississauga is dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion, reflecting the vibrant communities and residents it serves. Through an integrated EDI lens, the City strives to attract, retain, and support the growth of diverse talent across all stages of the employee lifecycle. This commitment ensures that all City of Mississauga careers contribute to a rich and varied work environment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Mississauga is committed to removing barriers in its selection process for individuals with visible and invisible disabilities. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please complete the Accommodation Request Form and email it to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca, citing the Job ID and Job Title.