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About the CompanyOur client is a fully accredited College. They are looking for a Manager, Financial Planning & Budgeting who is responsible for leading the development of the College’s annual budget.Why Work HereExposure to senior leadership and department leads. A true business partnering position aimed at supporting your career development and growthStrong inclusive culture that will put employees first. Strong work life balance, and open-door communicationOffers a competitive compensation package which includes a top-tier and an unrivaled Defined Benefits Pension PlanAbout the OpportunityBudget DevelopmentLead the process and preparation of annual operating budgets, including the preparation of informational memos to all staff.Facilitate the allocation of direct costs to academic and non-academic areas.Manage and analyze budgetary impacts, providing guidance and recommendations to senior leadership on mitigation and enhancement strategies.Coordinate the preparation of the multi-year financial plan, identifying risks and opportunities to ensure long-term sustainability.Coordinate with Financial Planning Analysts (FPA) to compile and present budget information including detailed speaking notes and appropriate backup information to the Budget Planning Committee, IP & IT Committees, Executive Group, Audit, Finance & Infrastructure Committee (AF&I), and Board of Governors (BOG).Work closely with budget holders to ensure data accuracy and integrity, investigating potential issues and providing timely solutions.Develop excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders, providing financial expertise and analysis to support business objectives.Financial Analysis, Research, and ReportingPrepare ad hoc financial analysis in response to requests from financial managers, senior management, and external parties.Analyze various scenarios for new initiatives and advise on financial implications to the budget, financial statements, and government funding.Develop business cases for strategic initiatives and advise on the financial implications to the budget forecast, financial statements, impact to government funding and ministry financial health indicators.Coordinate with FPAs to prepare reports, charts, and presentations on financial topics and projects, including detailed speaking notes and appropriate backup information.Oversee the preparation and filing of required government reports.Documents processes and policies as assignedOperational and Financial SupportAdvise & direct budget managers in the process of budget preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial results, identifying risk areas.Recommend and implement quality and efficiency improvements in all processes.Act as a consultant for budget/chart of account guidelines to various internal committees and departments.Collaborate with FPAs to ensure accurate and consistent financial information is communicated throughout the organization.Train departmental staff in using internal technologies (i.e. Millennium FAST, Banner, etc.), including available reports and details.Staffing and Team LeadershipPlay a key role in the Financial Planning team, ensuring work-life balance, and overseeing the performance and development of assigned Financial Planning staff.Mentor and educate staff on effective processes, controls, and best practices related to financial analysis.Provide leadership and supervision to staff by determining work priorities and maintaining high performance through effective recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating, evaluating, and training of staff.Work with Financial Planning Analysts to ensure cohesive teamwork and effective information sharing.About YouChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.5 years of relevant work experience in Financial Analysis and BudgetingFamiliarity with Public Sector Accounting Standards.Advanced Microsoft Office skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Demonstrated budget and financial planning experience.Broad knowledge of full-cycle accounting and strong technical skills.Supervisory experience including hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, and professional development.Salary$110,000 - $120,000/yearHow to ApplyClick the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #418415.You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.Vaco
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