Analyst, Finance Services, Finance

Position Overview

Finance Services withing Finance is currently seeking a Full-time,Temporary Relief Analyst, Finance Services for approximately 12 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance Services, the Analyst plays an important role in the delivery of finance support to the faculties/units. 

This key position coordinates the delivery of financial services to various stakeholders while adhering to and promoting internal control and best practices and policies. Working with the Finance Partner, this position advises, coordinates and administers the operational aspects of financial processes within the faculty/unit and ensures these processes are effectively planned, coordinated and communicated. This position makes recommendations regarding the development of policies, processes and systems that would add value to Finance as well as the stakeholders.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Supports the management of the faculty/unit's budget and acts as a contact within the area for all finance and accounting related issues and follows up with key stakeholders as required.
• Coordinates the operational aspects of the financial processes within the faculty/unit to ensure these processes are effectively planned, coordinated, communicated and delivered.
• Responds to and resolves complex process issues, engaging the Finance Partner as required.
• Prepares monthly forecast and variance analysis for review by the Finance Partner, by consulting with department or unit managers, to determine planned use of resources within the budget framework.
• Compiles and performs meaningful analysis for preparation of the annual budget.
• Works in partnership with stakeholders to continuously seek to improve financial processes and procedures by engaging with finance process owners.
• Supports the faculty/unit's resource allocation decision making process (including research, financial, personnel, capital, information technology, etc).
• Assists with educating team members on finance process, budgeting, and planning.
• Stays current on trends and approaches to financial management and processes through continued professional development.
• Provides a wide variety of ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to enable timely and effective decision making within the faculty/unit.
• Provides advice of non-adherence to University policies and escalates when appropriate to ensure resolution.
• Actively develops collaborative partnerships with key client stakeholders, Finance Partners and service providers as well as other University of Calgary departments including Information Technology, Human Resources, and operational management.
• Contributes to the creation of operational plans to deliver the requirements for Finance within the client environment.
• Initiates, implements and supports new or modified approaches, practices and processes in the organization.
• Continually analyzes the change process and makes necessary adjustments to maximize effectiveness.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Recent graduate or near completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) with a related University degree, in business, finance, accounting or a related field
• Over 5 years of extensive experience in a progressively more advanced role responsible for accounting functions including budgeting, and financial analysis
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining productive and supportive working relationships
• Proficient user of computer software applications, including large integrated enterprise resource planning systems, data warehousing and business intelligence tools, and spreadsheets
• An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired will be considered

Application Deadline: February 23, 2022   Please note in the posting that cover letters are required to be submitted to be considered for the role.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level II of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. 

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Financial Services unit visit Careers in Finance Services, HR & IT.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.