Director, Financial & Business Analytics

Description:

About Us

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Position Summary 

The Director, Financial and Business Analytics works independently under the general direction of the Executive Director, Budget, Planning and Finance to develop and implement financial and accounting procedures, develop budget models, develop financial control procedures and ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies. The incumbent manages and produces complex data analysis relating to administrative matters across the Faculty of Arts & Science and provides related advanced financial/financial management recommendations and advice. In collaboration with the Manager, Faculty Budget & Finance the incumbent develops and implements annual budget and financial processes.

The incumbent reviews existing financial/administrative models, analyzes new programs and initiatives, calculates costs, prepares and audits financial models for completeness and viability, prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports using in depth knowledge of the Faculty and University planning environment. The incumbent plays an active role in the development and implementation of the Faculty of Arts & Science strategic short and long range budget plans and models. The incumbent performs operational/departmental audits and makes financial and business recommendations based on findings, including making recommendations on organizational restructuring, enabling data-driven leadership of organizational change within units of the Faculty.

The incumbent directly manages the Faculty’s business processes for the Dean’s Office portfolios, including the management of the Business Officer, and business support staff. This role is responsible for establishing best practice for business processes in the decanal portfolios and the broader Faculty business community.

Essential Qualifications

Education

University degree and completion of a recognized professional accounting program (CMA, CGA, or CA), or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

Minimum 8 years of related budgeting, accounting and financial analysis experience in a higher education environment, a large public sector setting or a large complex environment. Significant experience with university based administrative management systems (FIS, HRIS, and RIS) and with University budgeting/financial policies and procedures. Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment.

Skills

1. • Advanced personal computer skills, particularly Excel and Access.
   • Advanced knowledge of the University’s Administrative management Systems (FIS, HRIS and RIS).
   • Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a large and diverse community of stakeholders.
   • Effective and creative problem solver, with good judgement.
   • Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex projects and manage conflicting priorities while working toward tight deadlines.
   • Able to assess information and make decisions and recommendations regarding matters confidential to labour relations.
   • Must have advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, ROSI, Word, AMS systems (FIS & HRIS).
   • Must have an excellent understanding of complex and varied computerized databases, and knowledge of the relevant and capabilities of various methods of retrieving data.

Other

1. • Highly detail oriented and accurate with exceptional analytical skills.
   • Commitment to providing a high level of service to a large group of stakeholders.
   • Ability to take the initiative and respond to change.
   • Able to respect matters of a sensitive nature and maintain confidentiality.
   • Able to assess information and make decisions and recommendations regarding matters confidential to labour relations.
   • Ability to lead and assemble working groups and committees to discuss and assess projects that require input from many stakeholders and provide leadership to guide and oversee their efforts.
   • Proven analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
   • Must be able to translate statistical and analytical results into easily understood terms.
   • Demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity.
   • An excellent understanding of the objectives of the Faculty and an ability to effectively achieve the priorities of the Faculty.

Closing Date: 11/15/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Personnel Subarea: PM
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  PM 6 -- Hiring Zone: $137,645 - $160,585 -- Broadband Salary Range: $137,645 - $229,410
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit