Financial Analyst

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Post End Date: March 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group).

About the Role:
The Financial Analyst facilitates accounting and decision support functions that support the vision and goals of the University in a fiscally responsible manner.

The Financial Analyst will:

• Maintain accurate, timely, comprehensive and relevant reporting of the financial plans of the University, including financial performance metrics and financial projections (multi-year and detailed variance analysis of budget to actual);
• Assist in preparing and analyzing the University’s annual operating budget and trimester forecasts;
• Assist in compiling information for the Budget Report, Annual Report and other reports as needed;
• Maintain financial models to support financial performance metrics and forecasting to assist decision making;
• Prepare budget and actual transactions for appropriate classification, as required; ensure budget transactions are processed in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the University;
• Work closely with other units to prepare reporting, analyze and prepare projections and provide recommendations as required;
• Devise actionable recommendations for implementation of improvement opportunities;
• Apply best practices and methodologies that drive process to objectives with efficiency and quality;
• Research issues and develop recommendations to be applied in both financial reporting and business processes;
• Ensure journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and analyses are completed in an accurate and timely fashion;
• Maintain financial models to support financial performance metrics and forecasting to assist decision making.

Please note this position may require occasional overtime and irregular hours throughout the year to meet deadlines.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field and actively working towards either a CPA designation or MBA degree;
• Experience with financial planning, reporting, and analysis;
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations;
• Well-developed writing skills sufficient to creatively and precisely articulate ideas and opinions that involve analysis, interpretation and assessment;
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with extensive knowledge of Excel;
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with internal business partners;
• Strong consultative and advisory skills, with the ability to tactfully and diplomatically, yet firmly affirm decisions;
• Ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships with various key partners;
• Ability to research issues and develop recommendations;
• Ability to exercise good judgement, utilizing policies and procedures to determine the best solution while maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Experience with not-for-profit accounting standards is an asset;
• Related public sector financial experience is strongly preferred.

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Job Grade K, Salary Scale ($57,400-$98,400);
• Target Hiring Range: $57,400-$65,000;

This is a permanent position that includes:

• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available.
• Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.