Financial Analyst

Ivey Business School; London; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivey Business School seeks a finance professional for a 3-year renewable position. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation tasks. The role requires a degree in Accounting or Business, with 2-3 years of relevant experience. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible or hybrid work plans

Collaborative work culture

Market competitive compensation

Generous benefits package

Mental health benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting or business experience required.
• Knowledge of GAAP needed.
• Experience with multi-currency accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting and assist with month-end close.
• Reconcile balances and manage treasury tasks.
• Assist with financial budgeting and forecasts.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business

Job description

Position Type : Full-time, 3-year Ivey Business School Foundation renewable contract.

Hiring Range : $57,594 - $72,018

Application Deadline : Thursday, July 17th 2025, at 11 : 59PM.

About Ivey Business School :

Ivey Business School acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, where Western University and Ivey Business School are located. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples, whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of the community.

Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University (www.uwo.ca) is Canada’s leading provider of real-world, case-based business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey’s faculty provides the best classroom experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to confidently take on today’s leadership challenges and opportunities through Case-Method Learning. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as Executive Education at campuses in London, Toronto, and Hong Kong.

The Finance team is responsible for managing Ivey Group of Companies financial resources and ensuring fiscal responsibility. This includes budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, working capital management, and compliance. The Finance team plays a central role in the academic mission of the school and foundation by ensuring sound financial management, effective resource allocation and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Position Overview :

Reporting to the Manager Finance, provides timely and accurate financial reporting to Ivey Business School Foundation and Ivey Business School Asia. Process general journal entries for IBSF. Assist with IBSA general journal entries, AP and AR functions. Assist with implementation of financial process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities :

1.Prepare financial reporting for IBS Foundation

Month-End Close & Journal Entries

• Assist with month-end review and prepare recurring general journal entries (e.g., fixed-asset depreciation, inventory chargebacks, AP reclasses, USD revaluation).
• Update periodic exchange rates in Great Plains and set up new chart-of-account codes as needed.

Reconciliations – Revenue & Receivables

• Reconcile Salesforce sales data, Moneris, PayPal, and corporate credit-card transactions; investigate variances and record related journal entries (accruals, fees, clearing).
• Reconcile Ivey Publishing accruals during the fiscal year and prepare corresponding entries.

Reconciliations – Balance-Sheet Accounts

• Reconcile prepaid expenses, BU28, inter-company accounts (IBS Asia, UWO, DKJ, IBSF), and key clearing accounts 1015 / 1019; prepare supporting entries and resolve discrepancies.

Treasury, Tax & Payments

• Prepare wire payments and EFT submissions.
• Remit GST / HST to CRA and record journal entries.
• Distribute monthly financial reports to stakeholders.
• Review and investigate accounting transactions to improve data accuracy and strengthen internal controls.

2.Financial budgeting, forecasts & other tasks assigned by Manager, Finance

• Assist with the review and implementation of financial process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with preparation of IBSF and IBSA budgets.
• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts for Ivey Executive Education
• Assist with budget upload for both IBSF and IBSA budgets.
• Provide support during the year-end audit for both IBSF and IBSA.
• Other duties and projects assigned by the Manager, Finance.

3.Prepare financial reporting for IBS Asia

• Assist with the monthly financial reporting process, including preparing general journal entries, prepaids, and accruals.
• Prepare journal entries for fixed asset depreciation and update the fixed asset continuity schedule.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions.
• Assist with AP functions, including processing supplier invoices and issuing payments.
• Assist with AR functions by preparing client invoices and recording payments received.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for IBS Asia bank accounts.
• Review and investigate accounting transactions to improve data accuracy.
• Distribute monthly financial reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• Education & Experience Successful completion of a college or university degree in Accounting or Business.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of related business or accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Skills and Abilities :

• Intermediate Excel skills (expertise with Vlookup, pivot tables, charts)
• Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professionalism and diplomacy; sensitivity in working with confidential information
• Experience in an organization with multiple business units and multi-currency accounting systems

What We Offer :

• Flexible or hybrid work plans for many roles
• A collaborative and engaging work culture
• Opportunity to join a community of people-focused professionals
• Market competitive compensation with annual increases available
• Generous benefits package with employer-paid premiums, including a comprehensive Health and Dental Plan, Health Care Spending Account, short- and long-term disability programs, no waiting period required.
• Enhanced mental health benefits coverage and resources.
• Life and AD&D insurance for you and your family.
• Out-of-country travel insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Pregnancy and Parental top-up leave program.
• A generous group retirement savings plan with 7.5% employer contributions.
• Vacation starting at 15 days per year plus 2 paid Ivey Personal Days.
• Paid time off during the School’s December holiday closure.
• Numerous campus-wide arts, culture, and sport events.
• Supports for professional development and career progression opportunities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Ivey

Ivey Business School is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please explore Ivey’s EDI homepage for more information on Ivey's commitment to EDI, to read about Ivey’s progress in the EDI Update, and to meet Ivey’s EDI Advisory Council members.

Ivey Business School invites applications from all qualified individuals. Ivey is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups / visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodation

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us [e-mail] to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and / or throughout the recruitment process.

Application :

If you're excited about joining Canada's leading business school and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Ivey Careers page by the application deadline.

Ivey Business School Foundation :

Ivey Business School Foundation employees receive benefits exclusive to The Foundation, separate from Western University.

• Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.