Intermediate Analyst, Financial Planning And Reporting (research And Program Support)

Financial Planning Analyst

Acts as a resource person for financial planning by carrying out analyses and making recommendations to support decision making. Monitors and controls the financial activities of funds under the incumbent's responsibility to ensure they comply with the policies, guidelines and regulations of the University and funding agencies.

Serves as a contact person, liaising with the University's central research and finance units. Ensures ongoing communication between the Telfer School of Management and the services. Provides expert advice on administration of research funds and all issues stemming from the interpretation of policies and procedures. Solves problems that may arise over the course of a grant by communicating with contact persons.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducts various financial studies and analyses to provide recommendations to management and other members of the faculty or service on the effective preparation of budgets, budget forecasts and shortfalls, so as to maximize revenue and contain expenditures.
• Creates moderately complex financial reports and helps design analytical tools such as dashboards, performance and quality control indicators, and costing models to ensure that the faculty or service's financial resources are managed in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Monitors and controls financial operations related to the management of funds under the incumbent's responsibility and approves all financial transactions associated with these funds to ensure that the financial policies, administrative procedures and guidelines of the University and funding agencies are complied with and that these funds and activities perform well on audits.
• Acts as a resource person for management and other members of the Faculty or Service when it comes to the financial management of funds. Explains applicable policies and procedures and ensures that financial activities are compliant, consistent and comprehensive.
• Helps develop and implement internal financial guidelines, procedures and processes to improve operational efficiency and ensure that financial operations comply with the policies, guidelines and laws governing the University.
• Supervises work performed by employees reporting to the incumbent in order to determine priorities and provide guidance in the attainment of individual objectives.

What you will bring:

• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Professional accounting accreditation an asset.
• Knowledge of business administration processes and practices, including financial planning and budgeting.
• Knowledge of financial planning principles, policies, procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the administrative structure and governance of a large organization, preferably in a university setting.
• Supervisory experience an asset.
• Autonomy and discretion.
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Knowledge and experience using computer systems and software such as Windows, financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, the internet and email.
• Bilingualism – English and French (spoken and written).

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes.