Strategic Budget & Forecasting Specialist

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Vacation 3 weeks

Professional development

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a Budget Officer to provide expert financial support for the Faculty of Education, driving budget development, monitoring and policy compliance. The role blends forecasting, variance analysis, journal entries, and reporting to academic leadership with data-driven insights.

You will coordinate the faculty’s annual budget submission, prepare schedules, and advise on budget impacts of decisions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively with faculty leadership, staff, and central services.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Ensures accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
• Provides practical solutions to financial and operational challenges.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and conduct variance analysis.
• Analyze course enrolment data and low-enrolment projections.
• Investigate variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain timely reports for faculty leadership and budgets.
• Review and approve transactions in line with policies.
• Coordinate the faculty's annual budget submission.
• Provide guidance on financial policies to staff.
• Develop supporting schedules and templates for budget processes.
• Advise on budget impacts of operational decisions.
• Support special projects and identify process improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Brock University is seeking a Budget Officer to provide expert financial support for the Faculty of Education, driving budget development, monitoring and policy compliance. The role blends forecasting, variance analysis, journal entries, and reporting to academic leadership with data-driven insights.

You will coordinate the faculty’s annual budget submission, prepare schedules, and advise on budget impacts of decisions.