Project Manager, Finance Initiatives

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto seeks a Project Manager, Finance Initiatives, to lead budgeting, financial analysis, and governance for the Budget Model Review.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will translate data into actionable insights for Faculty leadership and collaborate across Finance, IT, and operations to drive agility and innovation. Strong communication and executive presentation skills are essential, with a track record in BI tool usage.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in finance or accounting.
• Four years of progressively senior accounting, financial analysis and budgeting experience.
• Experience with BI tools, data analytics and visualizations.
• Experience presenting financial data to senior leadership and governance committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and financial analysis for Budget Model Review and implementation planning.
• Evaluate the current budget framework and analyze revenue and cost drivers.
• Develop scenarios and impact analyses and present clear financial briefings to Faculty leadership.
• Collaborate with the Office of the CFO and Comptroller and other key partners.
• Manage multi-stakeholder financial projects and govern governance processes effectively.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Data visualization

Presentation to senior leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal and diplomacy

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Description

About Us

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of one of North America’s largest biomedical research, education and clinical care networks. With 14 fully affiliated research-intensive hospitals — and dozens more community and clinical care sites — Temerty Medicine offers unparalleled opportunities in Canada’s most dynamic city for our more than 9,000 faculty and staff and 7,000 learners at all levels.

As Project Manager, Finance Initiatives, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Dean’s Executive team, leading project management and financial analysis for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s Budget Model Review and implementation planning. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, and working closely with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller, you will evaluate the current budget framework, analyze revenue and cost drivers, develop scenarios and impact analyses, and present clear financial briefings that translate complex data into actionable insights for Faculty leadership. Your proven ability to evaluate processes, identify and articulate vulnerabilities and obstacles, and collaborate with key partners to deliver quality business solutions will help us enhance our operational agility and innovation.

Essential Qualifications

• University degree, and/or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in financial accounting
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience of progressively senior accounting, financial analysis and budgeting experience
• Proven experience with business intelligence tools, data analytics and data visualizations
• Experience conducting financial research, producing reports and presenting on findings
• Experience presenting complex financial data to senior leadership, including experience facilitating and steering governance committees toward actionable outcomes
• Extensive experience managing complex and multi-stakeholder financial projects, including leading, organizing and tracking the outcomes of projects
• Significant communications experience with demonstrated success in implementing an integrated communications strategy
• Extensive experience with university budgeting and fund accounting
• Significant experience with administrative management systems (FIS, HRIS and RIS)
• Strong technical skills, including advanced proficiency with MS Power BI and MS Excel, and a facility for working with project management tools and keep current with new and emerging technologies
• Proven commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity
• Must be an articulate and effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels with proven ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations
• Advanced consulting skills, with the ability to work across the organization to influence decisions for a positive outcome
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills; ability to deal with senior University leaders in a manner which facilitates cooperation and consensus building
• Strong organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Highly detail oriented with proven analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities; high degree of political acuity and judgment
• Ability to lead and assemble working groups and committees to discuss and assess projects that require input from many stakeholders and provide leadership to guide and oversee their efforts
• Must be able to conduct thorough research, concisely summarize information and provide a rationale for action
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex projects and manage conflicting priorities while working toward tight deadlines
• Ability to take the initiative and respond to change

Closing Date: 11/12/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $97,336 - $113,558 -- Broadband Salary Range: $97,336 - $162,224
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Dinuka Perera

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .