Manager, Budget and Planning

Description:

About Us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Office of Student Experience & Wellbeing's mission is to support the academic and personal success of U of T Scarborough students.  The Office is committed to maintaining efficient and effective programs and services that enhance student development inside and outside the classroom by providing strategic guidance and oversight for the following units: Academic Advising & Career Centre, AccessAbility Services, Athletics & Recreation, Health & Wellness Centre, Student Life & International Student Centre and Student Housing & Residence Life.  Whether you have questions about your academic or career options, seeking disability support, looking for ways to stay active, interested in joining a club, need to see a doctor or are exploring housing options - we have you covered.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented leader to join our team as Manager, Budget and Planning within the Office of Student Experience and Wellbeing (OSEW).

Reporting to the Dean, Student Experience and Wellbeing, you will serve as a strategic partner responsible for student affairs planning and analysis, budget management and student fees governance. As a member of the Dean’s leadership team, the Manager will oversee the annual planning process, overall budget implementation, forecasting, monitoring and reporting processes for the Office of Student Experience and Wellbeing (OSEW) portfolio.

As Manager, you will provide leadership for integrated planning and resource management, ensuring alignment between OSEW strategic priorities and operational objectives.  This includes coordinating and facilitating OSEW’s annual planning process, supporting units across the portfolio in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating annual plans and priorities, as well as leading the administration of student fees governance process. You will also support long-range planning and provide strategic analysis, advice, and evidence-informed recommendations to support decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable resource allocation.

As a leader, you will oversee financial management processes and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency across the OSEW portfolio. This will require a strong understanding of the portfolio’s financial structure, including awareness of the funding and financial implications associated with a mix of fee-funded, government-funded, and operating budget activities. 

In collaboration with OSEW senior leadership, you will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to support operational planning and service delivery. This includes preparing reports identifying trends, service gaps, and providing evidence-based insights to support decision-making. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who brings strong financial and operational planning expertise, analytical thinking, and a passion for enhancing the student experience.

Essential Qualifications:

Education: 

Undergraduate degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Higher Education or a related field, with a specialization in finance and/or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  A related graduate degree would be considered an asset. 

Experience:

Minimum of six (6) years of progressive management experience in strategic planning, budget, operational and financial management, student affairs administration, and analysis and assessment, preferably within a post-secondary education environment.

Demonstrated experience in: 

• Financial management, including budgeting, accounting, financial modelling, forecasting, costing, procurement and financial analysis;
• Operational and administrative management, including developing and implementing business plans; operational planning, data analytics and reporting;
• Leading projects and managing special initiatives;
• Human resources management (preferably within a unionized environment), team leadership, organizational development and change management; and
• Researching, evaluating and implementing new technologies and systems in collaboration with IT subject matter experts.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to research, analyze, interpret, and summarize data to identify trends, gaps, opportunities for improvements and risk mitigation strategies;
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to clearly communicate and present financial and operational data/information to a variety of audiences and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated initiative, diplomacy, tact and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students;
• Excellent organizational, project management skills, and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency with financial database systems (e.g. FIS), MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); and
• Working knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, SQL, Tableau, Python, Visual Basic, or similar technologies.

Other:

Must have: a high level of professionalism, sound judgment, and ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member;  the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion;  the ability to make sound decisions under pressure and adapt effectively to changing priorities and high-risk situations;  flexibility to attend meetings, events, and engagements outside of regular business hours, with the ability to work extended hours during peak periods (e.g. budget year-end). Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Closing Date: 07/05/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea: PM
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $106,705 - $124,491 -- Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 - $177,843
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit