Full-time Senior Financial Analyst

Algonquin College; Ottawa; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Ottawa seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to enhance financial management within the Information Technology Services Department. The role involves collaborating with managers, ensuring budget compliance, and providing tailored financial reports. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in finance and advanced skills in Microsoft Office. This position supports remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a budgetary/finance-related position.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management and services for ITS.
• Monitor compliance with financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business Administration

Professional Accounting Designation

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Department:

Business Administration - Information Technology Services

Position Type:

Full-Time Support

Salary Range:

$39.34-$45.59-Hourly

Sc heduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

June 09, 2025

Length of Contract:

N/A

Posting Information

Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:

May 20, 2025

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Business Manager, Information Technology Services, the Senior Financial Analyst is accountable for contributing to the effectiveness of the financial management and financial services of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department through supporting the Business Manager, Chief Digital Officer and all ITS Managers. The incumbent builds collaborative relationships with ITS Managers to assist with controlling cost centre expenditures to ensure costs are aligned to approved budgets and provides support in the preparation, maintenance, analysis and interpretation of all financial information relating to ITS: proforma budget, operating budget, Strategic Investment Priorities (SIP), contingencies, equipment, Software/Hardware maintenance agreements and service contracts.

The incumbent supports college-wide processes and decision making by developing and providing reports that are tailored and customized for ITS; developing, preparing, analysing, monitoring, interpreting, and reporting.

The incumbent monitors compliance with internal financial controls and operational procedures within the department and ensures that budgeted and operational reconciliations and reports are prepared to meet the needs identified by management. It is essential that this position ensures accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial information both internally and externally. Financial sustainability can be adversely affected if these outcomes are not met. Given the sensitivity of information the incumbent will have access to, confidentiality is of utmost importance.

The incumbent provides direction and guidance to the Finance and Support Officers and ITS Managers with respect to accounting entries, budget preparation, reporting and analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Accounts (or equivalent) ;

• Professional accounting designation or working toward obtainment of designation preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience is required in a budgetary/finance-related position, including full-cycle accounting;

• Experience with budget and HR systems (enterprise resource planning ERP systems).

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel) with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills, creating and updating complex, formula-driven spreadsheets including the creation of graphs, charts, and pivot tables.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with College employees of all levels and outside clients.

• Lead small teams in an unionized environment.

*This position is paid at Payband I

*Vacancy is for P01708

This position is eligible for remote work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.