Finance Business Partner

Mount Royal University; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized educational institution in Alberta is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support strategic decisions, oversee financial analysis, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This full-time role demands strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a CPA designation and substantial experience in financial services. A competitive salary of $99,756.00 - $112,952.00 per annum is offered along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid training

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Wellness services

Qualifications

• 6 - 10+ years' experience with financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience in complex financial scenarios and technology-related controls.
• Strong forecasting and budget modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational decision making with financial analysis.
• Provide financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Offer expert advice and training on accounting and budgeting practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Prioritization skills

Communication skills

Education

University Bachelor Degree

Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Job Type: Permanent

Union: Exempt

Position Classification: EEL6 Exempt Level 6

Salary Grade: Full-time

Location: MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Hybrid Work: This position is eligible

Position End Date (if applicable):

Position Status: Open until suitable candidate is found

About this Position

About the Department of Financial Services

Mount Royal University\'s Financial Services is responsible for the accurate and timely recording, analysis and reporting of all financial information for the University, MRU Foundation, and Mount Royal Early Learning Centre. The Department comprises functional areas and provides key services including:

• Financial Reporting
• Commerce & Receivables
• Payables & Expense Management
• Procurement
• Budget & Resource Planning
• Treasury & Investment
• Internal Control Framework

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Resource Planning, the Finance Partner (FP) / Finance Business Partner (FBP) is a professionally designated accountant within the Resource Planning group of Finance. Although not directly responsible for administering budgets, the incumbent plays a key role in influencing and directing work that significantly impacts financial and budget results. Peer leadership is essential to gather relevant information for decision making, to ensure University objectives are met, while maintaining appropriate boundaries with those in direct management roles. The incumbent performs responsibilities using their education and experience, adhering to policy and regulatory requirements, applying an institutional perspective, using professional judgment and best practices as a guide.

The role has focused accountability to Finance Services and for the supported client areas, in addition to carrying out the fundamental duties and responsibilities of a professional accountant for MRU. The FP/FBP provides expert knowledge and advice to support the financial, regulatory and general accounting needs of designated business units by developing partnerships and meeting their unique needs. Flexibility is required as workloads must be constantly evaluated and re-prioritized within strict deadlines and varying business cycles as new initiatives emerge.

This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Decision Support:

• Support strategic and operational decision making by developing and preparing financial analysis and reports for internal users to support their decisions, ensuring required documentation standards are considered from operational and audit perspectives.
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting to assist management in assessing impacts, fiscal viability and sustainability, including engagement during planning cycles and at fiscal year-end.
• Analyze and compile data from multiple sources to prepare long-range projections and immediate impact analyses for operating performance, proposed program changes, capital expenditures, labour negotiation impacts, and other ad hoc requests.
• Recommend changes to significant financial projections and estimates to inform annual and 3-year strategic and budget planning cycles.
• Develop and test financial estimates based on historical trends; monitor significant financial components for future budget planning and variance analysis.
• Provide reporting to stakeholders by analyzing results, identifying trends and variances, and designing reporting for accurate forecasting and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and analyze business processes and system needs; recommend improvements or redesigns to achieve objectives.

Reporting:

• Support client areas in financial planning and reporting of results; coordinate with senior managers to ensure significant transactions are represented in period close reporting; ensure accounting standards and University policies are adhered to.
• Monitor and communicate changes in accounting standards and provincial reporting requirements; recommend policy changes to accommodate needs and timelines.
• Provide assurance of complex financial information for internal and external users, including reporting to external bodies such as the Provincial Ministry, donors, funding agencies, government and sponsors.

Support and Training:

• Provide expert advice and training on general accounting, budgeting, internal controls, decision-support information structures and systems, and financial system design.
• Support audit-ready financial statements and working papers; provide expert support to business units on tools and processes while ensuring accounting accuracy and compliance.
• Offer specialist financial, accounting, and strategic knowledge to support decision making; mentor and train within Finance and other units.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Provide expertise on internal controls, policies, government regulations, accounting standards, and tax rules for compliance and operational improvement; monitor gaps and address impact on risk programs.

Qualifications

• University Bachelor Degree
• Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (CPA)
• 6 - 10+ years\' experience
• Progressive experience in complex scenarios; strong experience with technology-related controls integrated with financial accounting
• Attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong forecasting and budget modelling capabilities
• Ability to understand financial reporting impacts for decision making
• Strong prioritization and communication skills; capable of working independently
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Access

Salary: $99,756.00 - 112,952.00 per annum

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found

Application Instructions: A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Title: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (e.g., Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; Canadian citizens and others legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, status can be checked via the Career Centre. New opportunities are posted as available; please check back often.

If accommodation is required for recruitment, please notify [e-mail] and we will assist with your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, MRU is a student-focused undergraduate university known for teaching excellence and experiential learning. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students with 1,800+ employees, offering multiple programs across faculties. MRU is committed to diversity and inclusive workplace practices.

What We Offer

MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including paid training, vacation, winter closure, personal days and potential health and dental benefits, pension, and other programs. Campus facilities include a medical clinic, dental and pharmacy, and wellness services.