Financial Officer

Western University; London; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University seeks a Financial Officer to manage administrative, financial, and human resources processes. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree, CPA progress, and solid experience in accounting, ensuring compliance and providing essential financial support to the Department of Medicine.

Qualifications

• 5 years in Accounting.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial guidelines and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, accounting, and budgetary support.
• Ensure compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Compile relevant data and conduct financial analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Compliance adherence

Customer service

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business Management/Administration

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 15: $69,180 - $81,370; commensurate with experience

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Department of Medicine’s mission:

To our patients, we use our expertise to provide the best possible care. To our community, we are responsive to their needs including safe and timely treatment and prevention, and facilitating the development of a health community. To ourselves, we are a faculty that is never satisfied with the status quo; dedicated to continually improving patient care, creating innovative learning opportunities for all learners, and advancing knowledge through research excellence.

The Department of Medicine possesses a strong track record of academic excellence. We attract the best and brightest students, residents, and fellows, because of our excellent faculty and staff, innovative teaching methods and rich and diverse learning experiences in an environment that is supportive and nurturing. Our faculty and trainees are passionate about ensuring the consistent delivery of patient centered care, including safety and quality. We are part of a larger healthcare system that works to deliver the health solutions that people require in London and Southwestern Ontario. The Department of Medicine works closely with academic hospitals, the Southwest Local Health Integrated Network and community physicians and partners to achieve accessible and sustainable healthcare for all.

We aspire to be a medical community that sets the standard of excellence for patient care, research and learning.

Responsibilities

The Financial Officer is responsible to provide a wide range of administrative, human resources and financial functions and processes and to ensure they are carried out in compliance with all relevant administrative policies and procedures.

The Financial Officer is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient financial administration, and for providing financial, accounting, and budgetary support within the department. The role will facilitate the implementation of financial processes and practices in compliance with the policies, procedures, and legislation applicable to the University, Hospitals, Research Institute, and AFP Governance organizations which affect physician clinical and non-clinical remuneration. The Financial Officer will compile relevant data, and conduct timely and accurate financial analysis and reporting. The role will be a first point of contact and act as a resource in relation to all accounting, financial, procurement and budgeting processes for the department as funds cross institutional boundaries and affect operating and grant funding.

The Financial Officer will provide financial and administrative support to Division Chair/Chiefs and the Department Chair/Chief on project management, participate in relevant committees, and ensure the availability of necessary documentation, resources and information.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Business Management/Administration
• Completion of, or working towards, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Experience:

• 5 years in Accounting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of financial analysis and planning
• Demonstrated understanding of financial guidelines for research accounts
• Demonstrated understanding of complex reporting and accounting issues
• Familiarity with Human Resources principles and practices
• Familiarity with University and Hospital policies and procedures preferred
• Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
• Analytical skills to accurately interpret and integrate report data from various sources
• Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments
• Discretion, tact and maturity to deal with highly confidential subjects or issues
• Ability to collect and discern relevant data to create reports and recommendations
• Ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands
• Computer skills with the ability to creatively use and integrate technology to improve quality and productivity
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner to make appropriate decisions and recommendations
• Organizational skills to manage multiple assignments that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, while being open to trying new ideas and working methods
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Organizational skills to manage multiple assignments that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities
• Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western 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.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #39501 by midnight on June 25, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.