Manager, Budget and Analysis, Financial Services

Position No.: JOBPOST-

Salary: $ 90,389 - $ 112,681 per year

Competition ends: Tuesday, July 14th at 4:00 pm

Reporting to the Director, Planning & Budgeting, the Manager, Budgets & Analysis leads the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the university's operating budget. The role provides strategic financial insight,ensures compliance with provincial reporting requirements, and supports evidence-based decision-making across academic and administrative units. This position oversees budgeting processes, financial modelling, and analytical reporting to help the institution allocate resources effectively and sustainably.

Budget Development & Management

• Leads the planning and development of the university's budget, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and financial sustainability.
• Coordinate the annual operating budget timeline and guidance for all faculties and administrative units.
• Prepare and present comprehensive budget reports to stakeholders, including Board committees and external partners, highlighting variances, trends, and financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Review budget submissions for specific alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and long-term viability.
• Provide leadership and guidance to budget holders, ensuring priorities are aligned with overall goals and objectives.
• Develop complex financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support institutional strategic planning.
• Prepare and assist in the analyses on various budget planning proposals in support of the University’s strategic planning process.
• Analyze long-term trends in revenues, expenses, enrolment, and funding to inform institutional decision-making.
• Respond to questions and concerns regarding budgets and expenditures.
• Review expenditure requests to ensure sufficient funds are available.
• Assist in the forecast and projection of faculty and staff FTE (full-time equivalency) and costing.

Budget System Administration and Enhancement

• Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to optimize the use of ERP, planning, and reporting platforms.
• Serve as a Power User for the ERP financial planning and budgeting system and is the primary point-of-contact for day-to-day support, integrations, reporting, and dashboards.
• Oversee budget work processes, policies, and procedures; review, analyze, and recommend best budgeting practices.
• Implement budgeting process enhancements to provide efficient, timely, and accurate reporting (e.g., position budgeting and control).
• Oversee the maintenance of the university’s organizational charts to reflect budgeted positions.
• Manage reporting and tracking of full-time and part-time faculty workloads, maintaining changes, supporting users, and reviewing and testing implementation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance budgeting tools, processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures related to budgeting and financial analysis.
• Serve as a key advisor to deans, directors, and administrative leaders on budget strategy, financial performance, and resource planning.
• Facilitate training and guidance for budget owners to strengthen financial literacy and accountability across the university.
• Collaborate with units to integrate financial data with workforce and operational planning.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and long-term sustainability.
• Produce quarterly reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with university and provincial standards.
• Analyze trends in revenues, expenses, enrolment, and funding to inform institutional decision-making.
• Support the preparation of reports required by the…