Financial Analyst

Ivey Business School at Western University; London; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental plan

Retirement plan

Disability coverage

Employee and family assistance

Job summary

Ivey Business School is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Director of Finance. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly closes, and variance analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting for IBS.

Responsibilities include preparing budgets, coordinating with departments, and supporting special financial projects while maintaining strong internal controls and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent designation or finalist in CPA program.
• University degree in a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in varied accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Financial Budgets, Forecasts, and Variance Analysis.
• Research Accounting and Special Fund Reporting.
• Financial Modelling and Financial Projects.
• Accounts Receivable Invoice Preparation.
• General Journals, Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Working Papers.
• Act as backup for Senior Financial Analyst, Payroll and other finance staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

CPA or CPA finalist

University degree

Tools

Moneris

General ledger software

Job description

Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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

About Ivey Business School:

We acknowledge that Ivey Business School is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee and the Lūnaapéewak, on lands connected with the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum between the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796.

With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers. We acknowledge historical and ongoing injustices that Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) endure in Canada, and we accept responsibility as a public institution to contribute toward revealing and correcting miseducation as well as renewing respectful relationships with Indigenous communities through our teaching, research and community service.

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.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Financial Analyst assists the Sr. Financial Analyst in providing timely and accurate financial information for the Ivey Business School at Western University (IBS). Leads the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecast, financial reports, and variance analysis. Ensures proper recording in the books of account for timely and accurate financial information. Prepare general journals, balance sheet account reconciliation and month/year-end working papers, as required, in timely and accurate manner for IBS.

Responsibilities:

Prepare Financial Budgets, Forecasts, and Variance Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of the budget templates, forecast, and annual budget process.
• Review department results against budget and variance reporting.
• Meeting with department leads to explain and understand variance analysis and accurate forecast future spend.
• Assist with budget upload
• Prepare and distribute financial statements and budget templates.
• Lead the Continuing Education budget process alongside the different stakeholders.

Research Accounting and Special Fund Reporting

• Work with Research Office to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Distribute weekly fund balance and monthly reports to relevant individuals
• Work with research office to prepare journal entries where required

Financial Modelling and Financial Projects

• Work alongside the Senior Financial analyst and Director of Finance to complete special financial projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes.

Accounts Receivable Invoice Preparation

• Prepare monthly and ad hoc accounts receivable invoices for Ivey Business School
• Includes but not limited to intercompany transactions with Ivey Business School Foundation
• Reconcile Moneris accounts on a monthly basis

General Journals, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation and Working Papers

• Preparation of general journal entries
• Balance sheet account reconciliation and month/year end working papers as required.
• Ad hoc report creation based on departmental demands

Other

• Act as backup for Senior Financial Analyst, Payroll and other finance department staff as required.
• Bank deposit and reconciliation as required
• Organizing filing system for easy access to information.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent designation) or a finalist in the CPA program of study.
• University degree in related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in varied accounting functions

Skills & Abilities

• Strong business acumen, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong MS Excel Skills (expertise with advance formulas such as Power Query, Vlookup, pivot tables, charts, and data tables, etc.), Office, and accounting software Strong fundamental knowledge of financial and accounting principles
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability of working in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professionalism and diplomacy; sensitivity in working with confidential information.
• Possess the Ivey Business School Values of Integrity, Inclusivity, Community and Courage

What We Offer:

• 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.

AI-supported tools may be used in parts of the selection process to help evaluate applications; however, our HR system itself does not include any AI functionality. All hiring decisions are made by people.

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.

*Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.