Analyst, Finance Services

**Description** The **Finance Services** team under the **AVP Planning & Performance** is currently seeking a Full-time Regular **Analyst, Finance Services**. Reporting to the Manager, Finance Services, the Analyst, Finance Services plays an important role in the delivery of finance support to the faculties/units. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Finance Partner by assisting with all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting for the faculty/unit, project, program, or restricted funding activity in compliance with the university's policy framework. The nature of work will result in the position being privy to confidential information such as human resource planning, salary information, and faculty or unit financial information. The role involves an ability to manage multiple and often conflicting priorities, simultaneous deadlines, and a rapidly evolving environment. The incumbent must work well under pressure, exercise sound professional judgment, and communicate effectively with all levels of the institution and with external stakeholders. The work may include complex financial concepts, funding or agency requirements, and a high impact of errors where inaccurate advice or information could affect stakeholders, decision making, or the reputation of the University. **Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to): * Budgeting, accounting and forecasting support through assisting the Finance Partner with preparation of monthly variance/forecast analysis and other financial analysis. * Developing effective/professional relationships. The Analyst will manage financial issues within faculties/units through to resolution. * Decision support through the identification, articulation, & communication of potential financial, funding, compliance, or reporting risks to their faculty/unit. * Preparation of ad-hoc financial reporting, project or capital reporting where applicable, and facilitating the routing of reports where quantitative (financial data produced by Financial Reporting) & qualitative information (non-financial data prepared by faculty/unit members) is required. * Work in partnership with process owners to continuously evaluate financial processes and procedures within the faculty/unit, making recommendations for improvements and implementing University processes and policy changes where necessary. * Assist with documenting financial processes, supporting audit trails or working papers, and improving consistency in financial review and reporting **Qualifications / Requirements:** * Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Canada designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA or equivalent). Individuals nearing completion of their CPA designation may be considered. * Related University degree, in business, finance, accounting or a related field. * Knowledge and understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards. * Extensive work experience in progressively more resp