Full Time Appointment
Vacancy Status: Existing position
Reporting to the Director, Planning & Budgeting, the Manager, Budgets & Analysis leads the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the university’s operating budget. The role provides strategic financial insight,ensures compliance with provincial reporting requirements, and supports evidence-based decision-making across academic and administrative units. This position oversees budgeting processes, financial modelling, and analytical reporting to help the institution allocate resources effectively and sustainably.
Budget Development & Management
- Leads the planning and development of the university's budget, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and financial sustainability.
- Coordinate the annual operating budget timeline and guidance for all faculties and administrative units.
- Prepare and present comprehensive budget reports to stakeholders, including Board committees and external partners, highlighting variances, trends, and financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Review budget submissions for specific alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and long-term viability.
- Provide leadership and guidance to budget holders, ensuring priorities are aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Develop complex financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support institutional strategic planning.
- Prepare and assist in the analyses on various budget planning proposals in support of the University’s strategic planning process.
- Analyze long-term trends in revenues, expenses, enrolment, and funding to inform institutional decision-making.
- Respond to questions and concerns regarding budgets and expenditures.
- Review expenditure requests to ensure sufficient funds are available.
- Assist in the forecast and projection of faculty and staff FTE (full-time equivalency) and costing.
Budget System Administration and Enhancement
- Collaborate with IT and finance systems teams to optimize the use of ERP, planning, and reporting platforms.
- Serve as a Power User for the ERP financial planning and budgeting system and is the primary point-of-contact for day-to-day support, integrations, reporting, and dashboards.
- Oversee budget work processes, policies, and procedures; review, analyze, and recommend best budgeting practices.
- Implement budgeting process enhancements to provide efficient, timely, and accurate reporting (e.g., position budgeting and control).
- Oversee the maintenance of the university’s organizational charts to reflect budgeted positions.
- Manage reporting and tracking of full-time and part-time faculty workloads, maintaining changes, supporting users, and reviewing and testing implementation.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance budgeting tools, processes, and reporting capabilities.
- Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures related to budgeting and financial analysis.
- Serve as a key advisor to deans, directors, and administrative leaders on budget strategy, financial performance, and resource planning.
- Facilitate training and guidance for budget owners to strengthen financial literacy and accountability across the university.
- Collaborate with units to integrate financial data with workforce and operational planning.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and long‐term sustainability.
- Produce quarterly reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with university and provincial standards.
- Analyze trends in revenues, expenses, enrolment, and funding to inform institutional decision‐making.
- Support the preparation of reports required by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities,Research Excellence and Security (MCURES), including SMA-related financial components and other mandated submissions.
Other Duties
- Perform other duties within the professional scope and skill level of the position, in full compliance with applicable legislation, university policies, and collective agreements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or in a related field.
- Five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience is required.
- One(1) to three (3) years of experience in a managerial role is preferred.
- Chartered Professional Accountant(CPA) certification is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, attention to detail, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to handle, secure, and analyze large research datasets in accordance with privacy and security protocols.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Proven discretion and sound judgment when managing highly confidential business, financial, or personnel data.
- Proficiency in budgeting and financial management within a university framework.
- Experience in identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks to ensure institutional stability.
- Understanding of the processes involved in managing external grants and research funds, including compliance with funding agency regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to create, manage, and report on departmental budgets, including forecasting future financial needs and resource allocation.
- Supervise and mentor cost accountant and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high‐performance environment.
- Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional development within the team.
- Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is an asset.
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At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.
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