Business Partner - Financial Services

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Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired

Start Date:

October 13, 2026

Salary range: $81,724 to $119,862 with normal starting salary between $98,070 and $108,966 annually

Bargaining Unit:
Exempt

Classification:
Adminstrator

Type of appointment:
Continuing Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

The Business Partner, under the direction of the Associate Director of Financial Planning, serves as a strategic financial advisor to administrators and leaders within Okanagan College, aligning with the institution’s vision of empowering individuals and communities. This role is integral in developing, analyzing, and implementing financial frameworks and initiatives that support the operational objectives of their client group and, where necessary, coordinates the efforts of staff members.

Aligning with Okanagan College’s commitment to students, communities, and sustainable development, the Business Partner collaborates closely with College leaders to assess service requirements, identify and monitor challenges, and ensure the consistent and accurate application of relevant legislation and College policies. The Business Partner will work within the Financial Services team, advocating for best practices and strategic programs, policies, and initiatives, which support the College’s strategic plan and its overarching goals.

• Planning, organizing, and directing initiatives for the efficient management of financial resources.
• Monitoring the overall financial effectiveness and efficiency of all units within the client portfolio/department(s), and instituting changes as necessary in consultation with the portfolio/department(s) leadership.
• Providing advice on the application of financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinating and overseeing development and implementation of financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborating with portfolio/department(s) leadership to develop short and long-range financial plans to optimize the portfolio or department’s financial effectiveness in conjunction with portfolio/department(s) and College strategic goals.
• Managing the coordination and review of annual budgets, quarterly variance analysis and forecasting for all units within the client’s portfolio/department(s).
• Acting as liaison between the portfolio/department(s) and Finance on all financial matters.
• Providing financial advice, support, and assistance to portfolio/department(s) staff.
• Providing strategic direction and guidance to the portfolio/department(s) leaders.
• Leading the development and management of all financial reporting requirements related to units within the portfolio/department(s), from transactional level details required to support monthly reconciliation processes to summarized management reports to enable decision-making.
• Monitoring existing internal controls throughout the portfolio/department(s) and ensuring internal controls are operating effectively; reviewing internal controls continuously to ensure efficiency is maximized and risks are mitigated.

• Acting as a member of the portfolio/department(s) leadership team, participating in strategic, budget, resource, and staffing processes.
• Providing strategic advice to units consistent with organizational objectives on the effective and efficient use of financial resources.
• Developing key objectives and tactics as required to meet the strategic objectives…