Financial Planning Analyst

at  Centennial College

Job Number:
J0524-0706
Job Title:
Financial Planning Analyst
Job Type:
Permanent FT Support
Bargaining Unit:
FT Support
School/Department:
Finance, Business Development, Real Estate Strategy and Office of Development
Campus:
Progress Campus / Hybr
Location:
Greater Toronto Area
Pay Range:
$41.12 - $47.67/Hour
Pay Band:
Support J
Hours/Week:
35
Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Date Posted:
May 13, 2024
Closing Date:
May 20, 2024

(AS A UNIONIZED EMPLOYER, CENTENNIAL COLLEGE GIVES PREFERENCE TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES AS DEFINED IN THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IF THERE ARE NO QUALIFIED INTERNAL CANDIDATES)

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Come join a collaborative and dynamic team as Financial Planning Analyst where you will be key in preparing the entire budgeting process and analysis for the college-wide budget submission, consolidation, and final presentation. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be responsible to monitor, investigate and report quarterly financial results; prepare forecasts; assist with year-end closing and reporting, and the auditing of financial statements. You will collaborate with internal budget holders and stakeholders at all levels of the college to support the College’s overall strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) year degree with a specialization in Finance or Accounting or equivalent
• CPA designation or is currently a CPA Candidate
• Minimum three (3) years relevant financial planning, analysis and accounting experience
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning software or other enterprise planning tool is considered an asset
• Possess strong communication (verbal/written) skills; ability to communicate complex and sensitive financial data with a non-financial audience
• High competency with large financial systems and data management
• Strong interpersonal and customer service orientation
• Strong understanding and commitment to learning the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to manage competing deadlines and changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
  Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers
  Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.
  When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by May 20 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0524-0706. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

• Prepare the budget and forecast templates, planning assumptions, and estimate of preliminary revenue and expense budget targets
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of budget submission and resolve any outstanding issues
• Reconcile any inconsistencies and variances in the budget and forecast against targets
• Monitor, track and report actual results and variances, ensuring all revenues and expenditures are properly recognized and accounted in the period; identify savings, overspend and other potential issues
• Conduct various analysis using financial and non-financial data to support data driven decision making
• Use data analytics skills and tools to benchmark performance metrics and operational efficiency metrics internally and externally to identify areas for improvement
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and analysis, revenues and expense schedules, and provide detailed commentary to explain the results
• Assist in analysis and preparation of external reporting and year-end audit of the financial statements
• Provide financial advice and guidance to college budget holders
• Use data analytics tools to benchmark performance metrics and identify technological and operational process efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned