Academic Financial Analyst

Brock University; Canada; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock University seeks an Academic Financial Analyst to support budget development, variance analysis, and financial reconciliation. This full-time role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and pension plans, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Vacation up to 3 weeks per year

Eligibility for Tuition Waiver Program

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in related field.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of consolidated budget submissions.
• Conduct variance analysis on budget comparisons.
• Reconcile Faculty Teaching Load to the Annual Workload plan.

Skills

Financial planning

Reporting

Analysis

Detail orientation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Academic Financial Analyst

Apply locations St. Catharines, Main Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-1021245

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

June 23, 2025 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Financial Manager, the Academic Financial A nalys t is responsible for supporting the Financial Manager with budget development, forecasting and analysis. The incumbent will handle reconciliation and maintenance of a consolidated report for faculty teaching load, account analysis and financial exp enditure approvals.

T he Academic Financial Analyst will:

• Assist the Financial Manager in the coordination and preparation of a consolidated budget submission on behalf of the Faculty by working closely with units and creating supporting schedules;

• Conduct variance analysis on actual-to-budget comparison, investigate significant variances, and provide value-added recommendations to improve performance;

• Develop supporting schedules for projections (multi-year);

• Reconcile Faculty Teaching Load to the Annual Workload plan, Academic timetable and the Chair’s tracking sheet ;

• Maintain Faculty Teaching Load by periodically distributing to Chairs and Directors and obtain Decanal approval for workload changes;

• Consult with the Financial Manager on outstanding recoveries for release time stipends and teaching overload contracts not created or deferred;

• Review and approve Faculty financial transactions and request changes;

• Prepare financial transactions;

• Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with policies and procedures established by the University and/or funding agency;

• Support individuals with interpretation of policies and implementation of best practices, including questions related to appropriate financial dimensions for expenses;

• Identify improvements leading to operational improvement and increased customer satisfaction;

• Analyse Faculty operating projects, including internal research and event awards, start-up funds, and program accounts including additional course fees;

• Initiate opening and closure of accounts;

• Monitor new hire onboarding status; follow up on incomplete onboarding or unsigned contracts to prevent payment delays;

• Review internal chargebacks to ensure accuracy and proper allocation ;

• Support ad hoc projects as assigned by the Dean and/or Financial Manager.

Key S kills and Experience :

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related field or discipline (i.e., Accounting, Finance, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Financial planning, reporting, and analysis experience;

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations;

• Experience interpreting and communicating financial information and systems to a non-financial audience;

• Detail orientated, analytical and excellent problem-solving skills;

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;

• Strong ability to simplify, organize and communicate information in a clear and concise manner;

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with internal stakeholders; and

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with extensive knowledge of Excel ;

• Ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships with various key stakeholders (Dean, Associate Deans, Faculty members, Administrators, etc.);

• Ability to exercise independent judgement, utilizing policies and procedures to determine the best solution.

Preferred or Asset Skill s:

• Experience with not-for-profit accounting standards;

• Familiar with Brock’s internal policies and various collective agreements;

• Related public sector financial experience;

• Post secondary experience.

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Job Grade J , Salary Scale ( $ 56,503-$91,627 );

• Target Hiring Range: $ 56,503-$60,000

• T his 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.

• 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.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

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 accommodat e 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 [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure you r participation needs are met.

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

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

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