Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor

Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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Competition Number   JR100143
Position Title   Fin Planning & Analysis Adv
Employment Group   Exempt Staff
Position Status   Temporary (Fixed Term) Full time
Position Start Date   October 1, 2026
Position End Date   March 31, 2028
Department   Financial Planning and Analysis
Location   North Vancouver
Salary Range   The typical salary range for this role falls between $70,719.00 - $94,292.00 per annum, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity, with future opportunities for performance-based pay and career progression. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including a defined pension plan, employer paid benefit premiums, and more.

Job Description Summary   Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor is an integral part of the Finance Team. Applying a high level of technical expertise and demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, this role carries out confidential and sensitive forecasting, accounting and analytical work. The Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor is responsible for the University’s budget system and data, including development, maintenance, coordination and preparation of budget documents, and confidential complex financial analysis and forecasting.

The position is also responsible for ongoing process improvements and will work towards developing new and improved processes for reporting and analytic tools to be used across the University for Budgeting and Forecasting. Duties include the development and preparation of annual budgets, internal and external reporting, and monitoring and correcting variances. This position is a leader within the FP&A division and acts as a resource person for senior management during the annual budget development and forecasting processes.

This position works closely with the digital transformation project, assisting in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the financial components within the University’s upcoming new enterprise resource planning software.

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