Financial Analyst

Allegiance; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ontario is seeking a dedicated finance professional to manage budget planning and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a three-year degree in business or accounting, CPA designation, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing budgets, assisting in financial planning, and providing detailed reports. This position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and various benefits including tuition reimbursement and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Generous vacation policy

CAAT defined-benefit pension plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a large-scale organization.
• Experience preparing and presenting detailed reports.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in an educational institution is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Developing budgets for salaries and benefits.
• Monitoring college budgets in collaboration with managers.
• Creating spreadsheets and maintaining an enrolment database.
• Providing costing and analysis for business cases.
• Preparing reports aligned with grant guidelines.
• Assisting managers in budget development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Computerized financial systems

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Presentation skills

Education

Three-year degree in business or accounting

CPA designation

Job description

Georgian is more than just an employer - we're a community. With seven campuses located across Central Ontario, Georgian College offers rewarding employment opportunities in academics, administration, research, and more. We take pride in working alongside a dynamic team of student-focused educators, dedicated supporters, and passionate advocates. Together, we can advance our mission to inspire innovation, transform lives, and connect communities through the power of education.

Our exciting work environment offers the opportunity to learn and grow, while collaborating in a team-oriented culture that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Together, we deliver unrivaled experiences for our students, employees and the communities we serve. Read our 2025-2030 strategic plan.

If you share our energy and passion, please consider joining Team Georgian.

Position Overview:

We're seeking a dedicated finance professional who will play a critical role in the financial planning, preparation, support, and monitoring of the College budget as well as the implementation of any new budgetary systems and procedures; and the development and preparation of statistical analysis and Ministry of Education and Training reports. If you are passionate about financial planning and thrive in a collaborative inclusive environment, this is the role for you.

Job Details:

Job posting date: December 8, 2025.

Department: Finance & Risk Management.

Location: Barrie Campus – hybrid work environment.

Classification: Administration.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week.

Salary Range: $86,384–$107,980.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing the budget for full-time salaries and fringe benefits as well as projecting costs, savings, and impacts of all leaves, retirements, compensation changes and planning for all staffing changes.
• Working closely with managers in the planning, development and monitoring of their budgets and reviewing the impact on the overall college budget.
• Assist in planning, tracking and developing annual college enrolments by creating appropriate spreadsheets and maintaining an enrolment database.
• Contributing to the financial stability of the college by providing a wide range of costing, analysis, risk mitigation strategies and advice with regards to business cases and grant proposals.
• Contributing to the reduction of expenses and improved efficiencies and increasing revenue within the College by developing analytical techniques to identify areas of concern.
• Serving as a primary resource contact with college managers related to unique grant funding and required contribution calculations and reporting.
• Preparing progress reports in alignment with Grant Guidelines and/or Ministry Directives and advising directors and managers on appropriate disbursement of these funds.
• Assisting managers in developing, submitting and maintaining budgets as well as assessing the impact of any budget or operational changes.
• Interpreting and analyzing financial and budgetary statements.

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed a three-year degree in a relevant field of study that may include, but is not limited to business or accounting.
• Successfully completed an Accounting Designation (CPA).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a role requiring strong analytical, mathematical, computerized financial system and human relation skills in a large-scale organization.
• Proven ability and experience working in a computerized financial system with the ability to prepare and present detailed reports as well as executive summaries to budget holders and key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills.
• Proven planning and organizational skills and the ability to meet tight timelines.
• Experience making presentations and facilitating information sessions.
• Proven analytic and mathematical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Experience in an educational institution would be an asset.

Why Work with Us?

Georgian's multiple campuses are in some of the most sought-after areas in Central Ontario. Our campuses play important roles in each of these communities, serving as centers for academic, social, and cultural activities, and contributing to the social and economic well-being of the areas.

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive compensation rate, comprehensive benefits plan and a generous vacation policy as well as CAAT defined-benefit pension plan which includes fully matched contributions.
• A tuition reimbursement program that offers reduced course fees for college staff and their dependents.
• A holiday shutdown period that allows employees to rest and relax with family and friends.
• A flex work program for most positions allowing employees the flexibility of working both on campus and remotely.
• All Georgian Employees have access to the EFAP: Employees and their family members can call the program 24/7 for completely confidential support, information, and assistance.
• Campus Safety Services: Georgian is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment through the delivery of professional health and safety, security, parking, emergency management, conflict resolution and investigative services.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Are you ready to Experience Georgian?

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/about-georgian/career-opportunities/

Competition #124-25 by January 8, 2026 by 11:59 pm. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.