Finance & HR Operations Lead - Budget & Payroll (Term)

InsideHigherEd; Canada; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a Business Officer to oversee financial administration, including budget forecasting, payroll processing, and analytical reporting. The ideal candidate has at least four years of experience in financial management, preferably in a post-secondary institution, and is proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office tools. This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $91,677 to $117,242, with a term ending in February 2027.

Benefits

Salary progression

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of recent related experience in business and financial administration.
• Experience in administering a complex work unit with financial management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and perform financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and monitoring multiple complex budgets.
• Analyzing financial trends and preparing reports.
• Processing payroll and ensuring compliance with University policies.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office skills

SAP proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business, or related fields

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

A Canadian university is seeking a Business Officer to oversee financial administration, including budget forecasting, payroll processing, and analytical reporting. The ideal candidate has at least four years of experience in financial management, preferably in a post-secondary institution, and is proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office tools. This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $91,677 to $117,242, with a term ending in February 2027.