Financial Analyst

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

RRSP and TFSA

Competitive vacation policy

Two personal days

Floating holidays

Nine Summer Fridays

Paid time off December holidays

Tuition waiver

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide professional financial guidance for all funds within the School of Continuing Studies (SCS). The role supports strategic focus and ensures best practices to maximize compliance across departments.

Responsibilities include budget forecasting, variance analysis, and training Program Managers on financial policies. The position offers robust benefits and up to two remote work days per week where permissible.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, budget procedures and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrated financial analytical skills.
• Ability to administer multiple activities and projects.
• Familiarity with Workday, Minerva, Banner (FIS) and Crystal Reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SCS budget forecast and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with department heads to align planning with SCS priorities.
• Ensure expenses comply with grant, legislative, and institutional rules.
• Provide guidance on internal and external financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree, 3 years related experience

Tools

Workday

Minerva

Banner (FIS)

Crystal Reports

Job description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance and Administration, provides professional financial guidance for all funds within the School of Continuing Studies (SCS). The Financial Analyst will support the Associate Director in providing key financial analysis and recommendations aligned to support the strategic focus and mission of SCS. The Financial Analyst will participate in all financial activities to ensure best practices and processes are in place to maximize compliance with all internal and external policies and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of SCS budget forecast and periodic variance analysis.
• Collaborate with the department heads to ensure planning is aligned with SCS priorities.
• Ensure expenses are allocated to most appropriate funding sources to ensure compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis of existing and new programs to determine the fee structure of deregulated programs.
• Review partnership financial contracts and proposals and make recommendations to the academic or service unit under SCS.
• Provide guidance to the unit Directors, faculty and staff on the application of all internal and external financial policies & procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance across all departments.
• Engage in regular meetings with other functional areas within the units in SCS with regards to funding sources, processes, and issues.
• Provide, training and support to Program Managers & Program Administrators.
• Prepare and review departmental financial statements with the Fund Financial Managers to ensure the strategic direction of the departments is on track and, when necessary, address potential over-expenditures.
• Provide financial data to facilitate strategic planning and analysis.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and transaction mapping configuration in the Destiny One system.
• Organize and provide training and assistance to departments within SCS, on financial affairs and policies to ensure best practices are followed.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Experience in accounting, budget procedures and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrated financial analytical skills.
• Ability to administer multiple activities and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using advanced spreadsheet skills, databases, as well as experience with Workday, Minerva, Banner (FIS) and Crystal Reports.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, take initiative, and prioritize workload.
• Familiarity with academic and support staff and student regulations.
• Must be service oriented.
• Ability to communicate well with other units often involving investigation and problem solving.
• English, spoken and written.
• French, spoken and read.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience with Bachelor’s Degree / Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 05) $73,470.00 - $91,840.00 - $110,210.00

Job Profile: MPEX-FIN2B - Accounting - Professional

Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor: Associate Director, Finance & Operations

Position End Date (If applicable): 2027-11-15

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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