PASS - Senior Financial Analyst

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kitchener is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to manage the preparation of the salary and benefits budget while ensuring compliance with collective agreements. The position requires strong analytical and advanced Excel skills along with experience in financial reporting. This full-time role offers a salary range of $82,757 to $97,362 and involves various tasks including budget monitoring and assisting with financial processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role with a Canadian institution.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex salary and benefits budget ensuring compliance.
• Conduct financial reporting and projections.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in a business-related field

Professional accounting designation or actively pursuing a designation

Tools

MS Business Central (Navision)

ISYS software applications

Job description

Job Posting

PASS – Senior Financial Analyst

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.

General Description Of Duties

Reporting to the Manager of Budget and Financial Reporting, this challenging position will be responsible for:

• Preparation of the complex salary and benefits budget for the board ensuring compliance with various collective agreements and Ministry requirements
• Monthly budget monitoring, variance analysis, projections, financial reporting (key performance indicators)
• Preparation of quarterly forecasting including salary and benefit forecasting
• Working with budget holders to assist with budget monitoring and support re: financial processes
• Research and analyze historical and emerging trends for budgeting purposes as well as investigate industry standards and best practices
• Research, analyze and report on specialized projects, assignments and reports as needed
• Responsible for organizing and scheduling annual budget report
• Assist with year end audit preparation
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or degree in a business-related field
• Professional accounting designation or actively pursuing a designation
• 3+ years experience in a similar role with a Canadian institution
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Advanced excel and analytical skills with the ability to manage deadlines while working independently
• Excellent written and oral communication
  
  

Desirable Assets

• School board or other public sector experience
• Diploma in School Board Administration
• Working knowledge of the Ministry of Education funding
• Working knowledge of payroll and collective agreements
• Knowledge of MS Business Central (Navision) and ISYS software applications
  
  

Salary Range: Level 6, $82,757.00- $97,362.00 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street West, Unit A, Kitchener, Ontario

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at:

Applications will be accepted until July 7, 2025, at 4 PM.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print, please email . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at [phone], extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.