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Planning & Budget Officer at University of Toronto

Planning & Budget Officer

University of Toronto · CA

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Planning & Budget Officer

University of Toronto · CA

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About the Role

The Planning & Budget Officer provides financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analytical, and operational support for the University's budget and financial management processes. This role supports the collection, validation, analysis, and presentation of financial and operational data used in institutional planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing financial analyses
  • Maintaining budget models
  • Supporting forecasting and reporting activities
  • Developing dashboards and reports
  • Monitoring budget performance
  • Assisting departments with financial planning and budget administration
  • Supporting the collection, validation, analysis, and presentation of financial and operational data
  • Contributing to the development of annual budgets, long-range financial plans, management reports, and process improvement initiatives
  • Supporting the administration of budgeting tools, financial systems, and reporting platforms

Requirements

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis, planning, accounting, or related financial functions.
  • Experience preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budget analyses.
  • Experience working with financial management systems and large datasets.
  • Experience developing reports and dashboards using data visualization tools is preferred.
  • Experience in a post-secondary institution, public sector, or similarly complex organization is an asset.

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Proficiency with financial reporting and analysis tools.
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Working knowledge of financial controls, budgeting principles, and accounting practices.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, FIS, or HRIS is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Location

  • University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full-Time

Experience Level

  • 3-5 years of experience

Education Level

  • University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) completed or in progress is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

  • $76,641 - $127,734

About the Company

  • The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe.
  • Financial Services is part of a vibrant and expanding campus where diversity fuels innovation. It consists of a team of professionals who provide accounting, budgeting and procurement services to UTSC. As a centralized department, it is responsible for safeguarding university assets, ensuring compliance, developing financial models and conducting analysis in support of the University’s academic mission.

Equal Opportunity

  • This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.