Finance Analyst, Debt

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Accounting, Level B

Job Title

Finance Analyst, Debt

Department

Cash | Cash, Modelling and Forecasting | Treasury | VP Finance and Operations

Compensation Range

$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly
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Posting End Date

December 16, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job Summary

UBC Treasury is responsible for safeguarding and leveraging the University's assets. The Finance Analyst, Debt position works within Treasury and is responsible for controls and analysis performed in support of the University's overall debt portfolio, which includes the University's external debt, internal loan program, interesting bearing funds and construction interest.

The Finance Analyst, Debt is capable of maintaining large volume database and agreement, and providing budget updates, financial reports and supporting analysis. The role will also liaise with key business partners across the University to carry out a variety of financial analysis tasks.

Organizational Status

The Finance Analyst, Debt provides support for the Manager, Cash. The position liaises with various staff levels within the University community on a regular basis as well as external organizations such as financial service companies.

Work Performed

1. Oversight of internal and external debt records through the use of the Treasury Management System, ensuring that information related to loans, repayments, and interest are recorded accurately.
2. Analyzes and interprets financial data related to the University's internal loan program to assess borrowing capacity and loan eligibility. Liaises with internal business partners and provides guidance on construction financing options and processes for loan applications.
3. Develops estimates of construction financing costs for capital construction projects including analyzing loan terms, interest rates, and project timelines to ensure financial accuracy.
4. Manages information for debt reports, capital projects and liquidity updates presented at Executive / Board of Governors including analysis of internal / external loans, loan structures, capital cash flow forecast, anticipated costs to support decision-making and recommendations on financing options.
5. Performs calculations on debt fees and interest payments for processing. Ensures annual certificate is updated and in compliance related to external debentures.
6. Develops materials used to assess credit rating agency annual assessments including tracking of university ratios for the university's credit rating profile.
7. Develops and makes recommendations on guidelines related to internal loans, construction financing, interest bearing funds and the university's internal bank interest rate framework.
8. Develops, maintains and updates investment income for the purposes of budgeting. Provides variance analysis as required, maintains audit trails, builds assumptions and coordinates inputs.
9. Coordinates the Quarterly Treasury Report, with inputs from other Treasury managers. Monitors investment returns, trends, metrics, Key Performance Indicators and changes between comparative time periods.
10. Oversees contractual and financial aspects of the University's interest-bearing funds, promissory notes, and line of credits. Maintains monthly financial record in the financial system.
11. Coordinates with University-Industry Liaison Office regarding the receipt and distribution of external shares. Keeps track of deposited shares and maintains the certificate of shares.
12. Manages Treasury investment reporting to external client groups (i.e. e@UBC Management Inc. investments).
13. Performs ad-hoc analytical reporting and other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The Financial Analyst, Debt must have a high level of attention to timeliness, detail and accuracy and must exercise judgment based upon a thorough knowledge of procedures, guidelines and regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the University's Treasury department. As such, this position, at times, will require involvement in complex and sensitive issues that have material impact on the University. This position is required to respond well to unexpected circumstances and exercise sound discretionary judgment. The central investment income has an annual budget of over $60 million used to support various strategic priorities. Forecasting errors can materially impact the university's capacity to plan and fund strategic initiatives.

Supervision Received

Works independently and with full professional latitude towards broad mandates. Reports to the Manager, Cash.

Supervision Given

This position currently manages no staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) modules. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Workday, and Treasury Management Systems and custodial online systems an asset. Training in bookkeeping, finance, treasury business practices and office procedures preferred. The successful applicant will display ability to:

• Work well under pressure, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy.
• Exercise discretion, sound judgment and initiative.
• Exhibit sound organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Be a team player who reinforces a positive work environment.
• Be mature in dealing with work responsibilities, co-workers and diverse external parties.
• Demonstrate technological competency.