Senior Financial Analyst

York University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

York University is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to strengthen financial decision-making through thorough analysis, timely reporting, and policy improvements. You will collaborate with various university stakeholders to gather input, analyze data, and drive consensus on complex financial matters.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work with large data sets within a complex university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• CA, CGA, CMA in good standing; verification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to improve decision-making.
• Collaborate with clients to gather input and drive consensus on financial matters.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial policies to support university goals.
• Analyze financial data and present clear, data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Financial analysis

ERP systems

PeopleSoft

Data analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional accounting designation

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Purpose

Under the direction of the Director, Budgets and Planning, the Senior Financial Analyst role plays a key role in improving financial decision-making within the University by providing insightful analysis and recommendations based on accurate and timely data. By enhancing processes, systems, and policies, related to budgeting and planning, the role helps to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support the University's strategic goals and objectives. Additionally, the role collaborates with various clients to gather input, facilitate discussions, and drive consensus on financial matters, ultimately contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the institution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, such as Business Administration or Accounting.

CA, CGA, CMA in good standing. Note: Position requires verification of degree(s)/credential(s)

Experience

4 years of related experience.

Experience working in a complex and large organizations in a similar role.

Experience with complex data management, maintaining, analyzing, and monitoring complex financial records.

Experience assessing materiality levels and exercising sound professional judgement.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Knowledge of relevant legislation.

Knowledge of PeopleSoft or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.

Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and database query languages and reporting tools.

• Effective level of accuracy and ability to work with productivity software including spreadsheets.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively to complete a high volume of work and juggle competing demands for time.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to effectively work with numbers, data, and formulas. Effective ability to attend to details while understanding the big picture.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and develop recommendations informed by the data.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality.

Additional Notes

Normal office work environment.

Compensation

• York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

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PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.