Finance Business Partner (Temporary

Finance Business Partner (Temporary)

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

August 11, 2026

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$89,551 - $111,938

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Budgets & Financial Planning, the Finance Business Partner (the "FBP") is a key financial partner to a portfolio of academic and administrative divisions across Sheridan. The FBP partners with business unit areas and leaders to align financial planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making with institutional priorities and long-term fiscal sustainability objectives. The FBP provides expert financial and consultative support throughout the annual budget cycle and ongoing forecasting processes.

Acting as a trusted advisor, the incumbent translates complex financial information into actionable insights, challenges assumptions, identifies risks and opportunities, and supports leaders in making informed business decisions. The FBP supports the development of business cases, evaluates opportunities, and recommends strategies to optimize revenues, contain costs, and improve financial performance. The role proactively identifies emerging trends and financial risks and works collaboratively with stakeholders to develop solutions that support institutional goals and operational effectiveness.

The FBP provides financial literacy across the organization by coaching budget holders and leaders on financial management practices, accountability, and stewardship of resources. Working closely with departments and Finance colleagues, the FBP leverages financial data and analysis to drive process improvements, support organizational change initiatives, and enhance the effectiveness of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment, the FBP influences decision-making.

The FBP supports a broad portfolio of Sheridan business units, including academic divisions, shared services, ancillary operations, revenue-generating units, and centrally managed funds. The role has institution-wide coverage across operating revenues and expenditures, as well as selected restricted funds and reserve accounts where applicable. The FBP is responsible for ensuring that business units are appropriately supported in their financial planning activities, with clear alignment between financial resources and operational and strategic priorities across the institution.

• Offering financial partnership, planning and performance management by serving as the primary financial advisor to assigned business units.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and financial performance management.
• Analyzing results, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Contributing to consolidated institutional forecasts, budget submissions, and financial reporting.
• Building strong relationships with leaders and provide financial guidance on revenue opportunities, cost optimization, organizational changes, workforce planning, business cases, and strategic initiatives.
• Assessing financial implications of decisions and support evidence-based decision-making across assigned portfolios.
• Strengthening financial capability and accountability across business units through coaching, training, and guidance on budgeting, forecasting, financial management practices, key performance drivers, and interpretation of financial results.
• Supporting the adoption of new financial processes, frameworks, and organizational initiatives.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives that strengthen budgeting, forecasting, reporting, position management, financial controls, and overall financial stewardship.
• Collaborating with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve the effectiveness and consistency of financial practices across the institution.
• Supporting compliance with internal policies, funding agreements, grant requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Working with business units, auditors, and funding agencies to ensure accurate reporting, appropriate use of funds, and adherence to financial accountability requirements.
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