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This position reports to the Associate Director, Budget and Financial Planning and is responsible for the overall management of the annual financial planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with our institutional goals and priorities This role involves forecasting, reporting, evaluating and analyzing costing models, preparing financial analyses, and making recommendations on contracts, programs, operations, capital projects and other budget and financial matters. The position manages special projects and new initiatives within their assigned portfolio.

1. Co-ordinates the College’s annual budget process and providing financial analyses and insight to support the development of the annual budget, including enrolment planning and resource allocation.
2. Prepares and coordinates the College’s multi-year financial plan, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and priorities.
3. Develops and conducts comprehensive analysis of financial costing models, operational reviews, value for money analysis and provide recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Collaborates with budget officers on contract costings, calculate program fees, provide costing recommendations, and supports incentive calculations, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and guidelines.
5. Oversees maintenance of FAST Budgeting module and position control.
6. Prepares and review financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders including financial planning, forecasting and special projects.
7. Develops and manages financial and costing models for special projects and new initiatives.
8. Oversee deferred revenue and commissions reporting.
9. Leads the development and implementation of process improvements, identifying opportunities to streamline operations and enhance financial controls. guidelines/processes as required.
10. Represents the department on committees and provides support and backup for the department as needed.
11. Collaborate with budgets officers, deans, and directors to gather financial data, provide insights, and ensure alignment between financial plans and institutional priorities.
12. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, providing requested information in a timely and
accurate manner.
13. Supervises assigned staff and participates in the recruitment, promotion, evaluation, training and development, and performance management of staff within the scope defined by College policy and the Collective Agreements.
14. Works with various federal and provincial ministries on College initiatives as required
15. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field of study from a recognized educational institution.
- A recognized accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA or CA).
- Five (5) years of recent budgeting, financial reporting and analysis experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities
- Strong financial modeling skills with experience in analysis, evaluation, and providing recommendations.
- Expert knowledge of accounting procedures and financial reporting practices.
- Demonstrated ability to summarize and present complex financial data in an organized and concise manner.
- Strong computer skills, with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and demonstrated ability to use various financial software packages and databases to perform financial analyses and develop reports.
- Strong technical knowledge and research capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to build consensus in the budgeting process and securing collaboration for special projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster effective relationships at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, and mentor staff.
- Team player with strong initiative and motivated self-starter.

$92,139 – $122,852 – $135,137 annualized (Pay Grid 11). Normal starting salary placement is between $92,139 and $122,852. Compensation beyond the control/mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employer’s Council Secretariat (PSEC).

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