Intermediate Analyst, Financial Planning and - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas

The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English.

Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas.

We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective.

Our goal is to provide students with the best possible learning experience, in an environment that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities.

We are one of Canada's top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today's challenges.

One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe.

Our employees come together around the shared purpose of constant improvement, personal development, service excellence, teamwork and a passion for learning with a desire to make uOttawa and the world a better place.

Everyone's contributions are valued, we all play a part in making uOttawa a world-class institution. Most importantly, we make it possible for you to achieve your full potential. Because at uOttawa, you belong

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About the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law

Over the past 20 years, the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa has become a national and global leader in many fields.

We are the only law school to offer a common law degree in both English and French, and our Faculty is one of the most accomplished in the country.

We are an engaged Faculty and we have a strong culture of public engagement.

We also have a strong bond with the legal community in Ottawa and a special relationship with the Supreme Court of Canada.

We are leaders leaders in research, leaders in the profession and leaders in our community.

On any given day, members of our Faculty may be seen testifying before a Parliamentary committee, providing expert commentary in the media or contributing to public policy debates on the issues of the day.

We are the most-cited law faculty in the national media.

Through our dedication we have built strong experiential learning opportunities for our students where our students have unparalleled access to, and interaction with, the highest judges in the land to help foster an inclusive and high-quality student experience.

Position purpose:

Reporting to the Manager, Finance the incumbent 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.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Resource Planning:

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.

Reporting and Financial Tools:

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.

Financial Operations:

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.

Advisory Services:

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.

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 experien