Senior Budgets and Financial Analyst

St. Lawrence College; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Lawrence College is seeking a Senior Budget & Financial Analyst to serve as a key advisor in budgeting and forecasting. The role supports management decisions by preparing budgets, conducting financial reviews, and providing reports that meet vendor requirements.

The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and at least 5 years of budgeting/financial analysis in a non-profit. Strong Excel and PeopleSoft skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a 4-year degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of proven budgeting and financial analysis experience in a not-for-profit setting; experience presenting complex financial data.
• Experience working with stakeholders across organizational levels and communicating financial concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical skills with sound judgement and creativity; ability to adapt analytical techniques to business problems.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems; ability to apply Public Sector Accounting Standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analytics

Planning & forecasting

Public Sector Accounting Standards

Excel (advanced functions)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Explain accounting procedures

Stakeholder management

Independent issue resolution

PeopleSoft nVision (asset)

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft nVision

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance, Risk, Facilities, Procurement & CFO, the Senior Budget & Financial Analyst acts as a key resource and advisor to Budget Managers and College staff, in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. The Senior Budget & Financial Analyst is also responsible for completing various elements of the budgeting and forecasting processes and conducting financial reviews and analysis to support Management’s decision making. The Senior Budget & Financial Analyst develops and maintains financial and management reports that meet vendor requirements and delivers information and insight to support data-driven decision making. In addition, the Senior Budget & Financial Analyst supports the management of the finance and budgeting systems and the implementation of financial controls that enable sound financial management of the College and the integrity of financial data.

Qualifications

A minimum of a 4-year degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.

A minimum of 5 years of proven experience developing budgets and performing financial analysis in a non-for-profit organization. Experience presenting complex financial, statistical, and other information. Experience working successfully with people at all organizational levels.

Other Required Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical skills combined with intuition, creativity, and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial analytics, planning, and forecasting techniques, as well as business processes.
• Familiarity with Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Advanced working knowledge/competence in the use of integrated financial systems.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of Peoplesoft nVision would be considered an asset.
• Expert with advanced functions in Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to explain accounting procedures to non-financial personnel across the diverse College community.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse and sometimes conflicting interests and philosophies.
• Ability to deal confidently with senior managers, staff members, Ministry representatives, etc.
• Ability to resolve issues independently.

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.

Salary & Terms

• Admin Group: Pay Band 9: $79,101 - $98,878 per annum, commensurate on education and experience.
• Hours Per Week: 37.5
• Posted Date: August 11, 2026
• Closing Date: August 26, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
• Contract End Date: June 25, 2027

Documents

• Job Duties & Responsibilities

THIS IS A TEMPORARY ADMINSTRATIVE POSITION

This posting is for an existing vacancy at St. Lawrence College. The College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact [e-mail] and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.