Executive Director, Budget & Finance — Higher Ed Strategy

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 172,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking an Executive Director, Budget, Planning & Finance to lead a complex budget function within the Faculty of Arts & Science. The role guides financial planning, forecasting, and data-informed decision making to support strategic priorities and modernization initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as a senior financial advisor to the Dean and senior administrators, build cross-entity partnerships, and champion equity, diversity and inclusion across budgeting

Qualifications

• 10+ years overseeing complex budgets and advising senior decision-makers in a large, multifaceted organization.
• Experience in the postsecondary sector is desirable.
• Strong financial planning, analytical, and data-informed decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Refine and advance the Faculty's new budget model and financial planning processes.
• Lead forecasting capabilities and support major modernization initiatives.
• Provide data-informed guidance to the Dean, Vice-Deans, Department Chairs and senior administrators.
• Foster partnerships across the University of Toronto and federated units to ensure sound resource decisions.

Job description

University of Toronto is seeking an Executive Director, Budget, Planning & Finance to lead a complex budget function within the Faculty of Arts & Science. The role guides financial planning, forecasting, and data-informed decision making to support strategic priorities and modernization initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as a senior financial advisor to the Dean and senior administrators, build cross-entity partnerships, and champion equity, diversity and inclusion across budgeting