Business Finance Analyst (Housing & Conference Services)

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Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Director, the Business Finance Analyst, supports Housing and Conference Services’ financial management by leading long-term financial strategies, providing data-driven insights, advising leadership, and guiding resource-allocation decisions.

Operating within institutional financial policies, and the strategic direction set by senior leadership, the Analyst oversees core financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, payroll coordination, and financial auditing, to ensure operational excellence and fiscal sustainability. The incumbent exercises independent decision-making authority related to financial analysis methods, forecasting models, reporting frameworks, internal controls, and operational financial processes.

Working collaboratively with campus partners, and external stakeholders, the role strengthens business processes, enhances financial transparency and enables informed decision-making that supports the student and guest experiences.

Key Activities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and multi-year forecasting for Housing and Conference Services, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Lead long-term financial strategy projects, including conducting financial analysis and modelling for capital planning, housing renewal initiatives, and revenue diversification efforts.
• Provide strategic financial input to senior leadership, contributing to long-term planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Oversee payroll processes and applications for wage subsidy programs for exempt, OPSEU, and student employees in close collaboration with HR and Careerspace.
• Provide expert advice on revenue-generating strategies and perform financial analysis to support fee modelling and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that support data-driven decision-making for senior leadership and operational teams.
• Monitor departmental financial health by analyzing variances, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions to maintain fiscal stability.
• Manage accounting functions, including auditing charges to student and guest accounts, reconciliations, month-end close processes, and compliance with institutional and audit standards.
• Collaborate with other operational leaders to streamline financial workflows, improve efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Serve as a key liaison with central finance, procurement, and accounts receivable to ensure alignment with institutional policies and best practices.
• Supervise, train, manage performance and mentor student employees, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Required

• Honours University Degree (4 year), Accounting, Business, Finance, or e-Commerce.
• CPA designation body is preferred.

Experience/Qualifications Required

• Five (5) years of experience in financial management, budgeting, or accounting.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial modelling within a multi-faceted organization.
• Leads processes and drives outcomes effectively with individuals above, across, and below in the organizational hierarchy.
• Proven ability to provide strategic financial insight, contributing to long-term planning, resource allocation, and organizational decision-making.
• Track record of conducting advanced financial and data analysis, interpreting trends, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across departments to strengthen processes, improve efficiency, and support shared goals.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience that reflects a commitment to coaching, mentoring, and developing employees in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly, in writing and verbally, to audiences of varying levels of financial literacy.
• Experience navigating operational challenges with creativity and sound judgment, including the ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proven commitment to accuracy, compliance, and internal controls, especially in areas such as payroll coordination, financial reporting, and audit readiness.
• Evidence of ethical stewardship, including responsible management of financial resources, transparent decision-making, and alignment with institutional values.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, Indigeneity, and accessibility.
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, dated within the past six (6) months is required as a condition of employment.

Supervision

• A minimum of 2 student employees.