Planning & Budget Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is seeking a Planning & Budget Officer to provide financial planning, budgeting, and reporting support. The role contributes to annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and management reports, collaborating with campus stakeholders and Financial Services staff.

The incumbent will prepare analyses, maintain models, and support budgeting tools to ensure accurate, accessible financial information for decision making.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• CPA designation completed or in progress is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analyses and maintain budget models.
• Support forecasting, reporting, and dashboards for institutional planning.
• Monitor budget performance and assist departments with financial planning.
• Develop reports to present financial and operational data for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel skills

Power BI

Tableau

Communication skills

Cross-functional work

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/Business/economics

CPA (in progress or completed)

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

FIS

HRIS

Job description

Planning & Budget Officer

Date Posted: 09/21/2026
Req ID:50254
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Financial Services
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About Us

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

Financial Services is part of a vibrant and expanding campus where diversity fuels innovation. It consists of a team of professionals who provide accounting, budgeting and procurement services to UTSC. As a centralized department, it is responsible for safeguarding university assets, ensuring compliance, developing financial models and conducting analysis in support of the University’s academic mission.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Budget & Planning, the Planning & Budget Officer provides financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analytical, and operational support for the University's budget and financial management processes.

The incumbent is responsible for preparing financial analyses, maintaining budget models, supporting forecasting and reporting activities, developing dashboards and reports, monitoring budget performance, and assisting departments with financial planning and budget administration. The role supports the collection, validation, analysis, and presentation of financial and operational data used in institutional planning and decision-making.

Working closely with the Manager, Budget & Planning, Financial Services staff, and campus stakeholders, the Planning & Budget Officer contributes to the development of annual budgets, long-range financial plans, management reports, and process improvement initiatives. The incumbent also supports the administration of budgeting tools, financial systems, and reporting platforms to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of financial information.

Qualifications

I. EDUCATION:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) completed or in progress is preferred.

II. EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis, planning, accounting, or related financial functions.
• Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budget analyses.
• Experience working with financial management systems and large datasets.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards using data visualization tools is preferred.
• Experience in a post-secondary institution, public sector, or similarly complex organization is an asset.

III. SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with financial reporting and analysis tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of financial controls, budgeting principles, and accounting practices.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, FIS, or HRIS is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Notes:

• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 10/02/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 1 -- Hiring Zone: $76,641 - $89,415 -- Broadband Salary Range: $76,641 - $127,734
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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