Senior Financial Analyst - Budget & Forecasting Leader

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking a skilled Budget Analyst to manage the complex salary and benefits budget for the board, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and Ministry requirements. The role also involves monthly monitoring, forecasting, and collaboration with budget holders to support financial processes.

The position is on-site, 35 hours per week, with an October 9, 2026 application deadline.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills with the ability to manage deadlines while working independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• School board or other public sector experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the complex salary and benefits budget for the board, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and Ministry requirements.
• Conduct monthly budget monitoring, variance analysis, and financial reporting (KPIs).
• Prepare quarterly forecasting including salary and benefit forecasting.
• Collaborate with budget holders to support budget monitoring and financial processes.
• Research and analyze historical trends and industry practices for budgeting; report on specialized projects as needed.
• Organize and schedule the annual budget report; assist with year-end audit preparation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Diploma or degree in business-related field

Diploma in School Board Administration

Professional accounting designation or pursuing

Tools

MS Business Central (Navision)

ISYS software

Job description

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking a skilled Budget Analyst to manage the complex salary and benefits budget for the board, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and Ministry requirements. The role also involves monthly monitoring, forecasting, and collaboration with budget holders to support financial processes.

The position is on-site, 35 hours per week, with an October 9, 2026 application deadline.