Budget Officer

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Vacation: up to 3 weeks

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a Budget Officer to provide expert financial support for the Faculty of Education, overseeing budget development, monitoring, and compliance with university policies. The role blends forecasting, variance analysis, transaction oversight, and teaching load reconciliation to support academic leadership with data-driven insights.

As the primary financial resource for the faculty, you will prepare forecasts, analyze enrolment trends, review transactions, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to interpret policies and provide guidance to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and conduct variance analysis on actual-to-budget comparisons.
• Conduct financial analyses, projections and reporting on course enrolment and faculty needs.
• Investigate variances and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Maintain timely reporting for faculty leadership including trimester projections and summaries.
• Perform financial analysis for faculty projects and program accounts; approve transactions.
• Coordinate annual budget submissions with academic units and staff; ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial systems

Excel

Communication

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Diversity inclusion

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

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 outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada's Best Employers and one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada's Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: October 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

The Budget officer provides expert financial support for the Faculty of Education, ensuring effective budget development, monitoring, and compliance with institutional policies. The Budget Officer combines analytical and operational responsibilities, including forecasting, variance analysis, transaction oversight, and teaching load reconciliation. They act as the faculty’s primary financial resource, supporting academic leadership with data-driven insights and ensuring efficient financial operations. The Budget Officer will:

• Prepare financial forecasts and conduct variance analysis on actual-to-budget comparisons;
• Conduct financial analyses, projections and reporting on course enrolment, including low enrolment analysis;
• Investigate significant variances and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance;
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting for faculty leadership, including trimester projections and consolidated financial summaries;
• Perform financial analysis for faculty projects, and program accounts;
• Review and approve faculty financial transactions, ensuring adherence to university policies and funding requirements;
• Process journal entries, reconcile accounts and monitor deficit/ended accounts Provide guidance to faculty and staff on financial policies, expense categories, and best practices;
• Coordinate and prepare the faculty’s annual budget submission, working closely with academic units and administrative staff;
• Develop supporting schedules and templates for budget processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university guidelines;
• Provide financial input for Faculty planning initiatives and advise on budget impacts of operational decisions;
• Support special projects and initiatives, while providing finance and accounting expertise; and Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to operational efficiency.

Key Skills and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline or a combination of education and experience;
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel;
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis;
• Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Works effectively with faculty leadership, staff, and central services;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills;
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and provide guidance to stakeholders;
• Ensures accuracy in financial reporting and compliance;
• Provides practical solutions to financial and operational challenges;
• Responds effectively to changing priorities and deadlines.

Salary and Total Rewards:

Job Grade [K], Salary Scale ($61,286.00 - $99,384.00 Target Hiring Range: $61,286.00 - $65,000.00 This is a 12 Month contract 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 accommodate 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 your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario's scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University's 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock's renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.