- Job ID: ADMN-24/25-048
- Location: Kingston
- Deadline: August 7, 2024
- Job Type: Administrative/Management
- Start Date: Immediately
- Department: Financial Services
- Number of Positions: 1
- Duration: Full-Time
Position summary
Reporting to the Associate Director, Budgets and Planning, the Manager, Budgets & Financial Planning manages operational activities of the Budgets & Planning team. This position is responsible for ensuring the implementation of standardized and sound financial management practices and ensuring accountability and effective management of the College’s financial resources.
The Manager, Budgets & Financial Planning is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the College’s budgeting and forecasting processes, in collaboration with the Associate Director, Budgets and Planning. The Manager is also responsible for financial analysis and reporting that provides Management with accurate and relevant information for decision making and meets internal and external reporting requirements.
In addition, the incumbent has ownership of the budgeting software and management reporting including the analysis and recommendation of new systems/reports and upgrades. The incumbent provides support, guidance, training and solutions for reporting and budgeting systems.
The Manager, Budgets & Financial Planning will foster a productive and efficient work environment through mentorship and teamwork and take a lead role in developing and implementing innovative and practical approaches to departmental and corporate initiatives.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A minimum of a 4-Year Degree in Business/Commerce or another field relevant to the duties of the position.
A minimum of 5 years experience developing multi-divisional budgets and financial models using advanced financial systems. Experience analysing and reporting data while effectively working in a cross functional team.
Other Required Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge and competence in the use of integrated financial systems.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial planning, forecasting and analytics techniques.
- Familiarity with Public Sector Accounting Standards.
- Ability to problem solve and resolve issues independently, with limited supervision by senior management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to explain accounting procedures to non-financial personnel across the diverse College community.
- Experience presenting complex financial, statistical and other information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Ability to work successfully with diverse and sometimes conflicting interests and philosophies.
- Ability to deal confidently with senior managers, staff members, Ministry representatives, etc.
- Highly client service oriented.
- Expert in Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional analytical skills.
Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:
The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.
Salary & Terms
- Admin Group: Pay Band 11: $94,113 - $117,641 per annum, commensurate on education and experience. In addition to the salary, the position is eligible for pay for performance
- Hours per week: 37.5
- Posted Date: July 24, 2024
- Closing Date: August 7, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
Documents
How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.
THIS IS A FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.
This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.