Sr.Business Analytics & Projects Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sr. Business Analytics & Projects Officer to leverage data analytics for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, substantial experience in financial reporting, and expertise in data visualization tools. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance business performance.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience, preferably in a University setting.
• Experience with databases and information technology systems.
• Extensive experience in data analysis, financial reporting and dashboard development.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data analytics to build trends and data dashboards.
• Analyze financial data for decision-making processes.
• Lead various projects and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA (CA, CMA, or CGA) and university degree in Business Administration

Tools

FIS

HRIS

Job description

Sr.Business Analytics & Projects Officer

Date Posted: 09/23/2025

Req ID: 45267

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC: Financial Services

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

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. 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. We strongly welcome and encourage candidates from Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities to apply.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Accounting and Special Projects, the incumbent leverages data analytics to build trends and create data dashboards that drive strategic decision-making. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather insights and present findings that enhance business performance, with a focus on financial reporting and business analysis.

The incumbent will play a leadership role in driving the development and continuous improvement of financial reporting and analysis processes. The individual will coordinate efforts across teams, introduce innovative reporting solutions, and serve as a key resource in guiding the strategic use of financial data. This includes mentoring colleagues, championing best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, actionable insights that support institutional goals. The incumbent also plays a key role in shaping workforce and financial strategies that directly inform institutional priorities, including staffing levels and resource allocations.

This role involves analyzing financial data to support critical decision-making processes within the organization and to provide financial advice and expertise to meet a diverse range of financial management, operational and strategic activities. The individual will design and create professional financial reports, dashboards and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, utilizing data visualization tools to present complex financial information in a clear and accessible format. This position will also research and evaluate reporting software options to optimize reporting capabilities and streamline data visualization processes.

The incumbent will lead a variety of projects on behalf of the Assistant Director and provide oversight from the establishment of the project goals, the work plan, to follow through and execution. They will advise and provide effective recommendations to senior administrative leaders on strategic resource allocations, identify synergies and overall effective use of resources. The individual will undertake research on a wide variety of issues and topics, follow through on decisions made by the senior management team and/or the Senior Director, Financial Services.

Responsibilities of this position will continue to evolve, and the individual must be adaptable in order to respond to the constantly changing priorities of different projects. The individual in this role must work collaboratively and cooperatively with both internal university and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:

• CPA (CA, CMA, or CGA) and completion of a university degree in Business Administration, Commerce or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. A strong project management background with a strong emphasis on analysis, metrics, and business intelligence.

Experience:

• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of related experience, preferably in a University setting.
• Significant experience with databases and systems as well as compiling and analyzing complex information.
• Proven successful experience conducting research.
• Experience in mapping suitable analytic solutions to ensure required performance data can be reliably tracked and reported.
• Experience working with information technology systems and demonstrated experience in increasing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems with technology.
• Demonstrated experience working with large institutional data systems—gathering, analyzing and presenting data in a professional and confidential manner using appropriate tools.
• Experience collaborating and interacting with senior administrators and providing advice and expertise.
• Experience developing and presenting new reports that convey new ideas/approaches for senior management to facilitate academic and strategic planning discussions.
• Experience training and managing staff would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and implement project deliverables.
• Extensive experience with the University and knowledge of policies and procedures and an understanding of the university’s organizational structure.
• Extensive experience in data analysis, financial reporting and dashboard development.

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and other data management systems.
• Proficient use of Administrative Management Systems (e.g., FIS, HRIS), Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, writing and interpersonal skills; strong business acumen and negotiation skills; ability to deal with senior University Officers to facilitate cooperation and consensus.
• Aptitude in systems thinking, analytical ability, problem-solving strength; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other:

• Ability to work independently with initiative and discretion; strong organizational and project management skills; flexibility and problem-solver orientation.
• Ability to respond to and initiate change and to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, senior administrators and external contacts.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a respectful working environment.

Notes:

• This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, per University policies and guidelines.

Closing Date: 10/06/2025, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Personnel Subarea: PM

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985

Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Diversity and Accessibility

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging. We 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 demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. A Diversity Survey is part of the application process and is voluntary; results are aggregated for planning purposes. For more information, see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement:

The University strives to be equitable and inclusive and to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].