Specialist – Financial Studies

Job Description:

• Provide financial inputs on fees, agreements, and transformation initiatives to safeguard RTA’s interests and enhance financial sustainability.
• Contribute to pricing studies for new or revised services in line with approved financial frameworks.
• Provide inputs to legislative and policy proposals related to service pricing and cost recovery.
• Conduct financial impact assessments for agreements, and MoUs prior to approval
• Assess employee and customer suggestions for financial impact and prepare supporting studies.
• Recommend enhancements to financial study methodologies to improve accuracy, reliability and consistency.
• Review and update policies and procedures related to financial studies in line with RTA requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance with 5 years of experience in relevant field.
• CPA/CMA certifications are preferred
• Proven experience conducting financial impact assessments and developing pricing models for services or projects.
• Experience contributing to policy development and cost recovery frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and impact assessment techniques.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel modeling.
• Familiarity with public sector finance, government fee structures, and economic regulation principles.
• Understanding of accounting standards and financial policies.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Skilled in assessing financial implications of strategic initiatives, agreements, and policy changes.
• Strong attention to accuracy, reliability, and consistency in financial studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
• Ability to provide sound financial advice to support decision-making and safeguard organizational interests.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to financial sustainability