Finance Service Partner

Join to apply for the Finance Service Partner role at University of Alberta. Position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). It offers a comprehensive benefits package with an annual salary range of $67,159–$111,927. Location This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in‑person at North Campus, Edmonton. Position Summary Are you an ambitious, collaborative and service‑focused professional who loves to work in a dynamic and challenging environment? Reporting to a Senior Finance Partner, Finance Partners are responsible for delivering strategic financial solutions and advice to leaders, faculty and staff within their client portfolios across faculties and service units. As a Finance Partner, you will act as a strategic professional advisor to the dean, faculty general manager, or other senior leaders, collaborate with other service partners, intervene with COEs, and lead strategic initiatives while managing a broad client portfolio. Responsibilities Provide professional‑level financial advice to general managers, directors, managers, and supervisors, interpreting University financial policies and procedures. Serve as a financial expert in strategic planning for assigned areas. Develop regular financial reporting and ad‑hoc reporting to assist senior management in decision‑making, including variance analysis and forecasting. Recommend and develop improvements in financial processes and procedures. Provide training on financial policies, procedures, and processes. Monitor key financial data and analytics for assigned areas. Work with academic leadership to set annual and multi‑year financial plans and budgets. Coordinate annual budget planning and allocation processes, ensuring alignment with priorities. Support budgeting assumptions, targets, contingency plans and risk mitigation. Coordinate year‑end processes, including accruals, variance analysis and maintaining audit trails. Deliver formal and informal presentations, presenting financial results to senior leadership. Maintain relationships with Service Centre/Processing Hub, Finance Centres of Expertise, and partnership teams, collaborating with Senior Finance Partners. Provide cost estimates, including modeling or similar, for new activities or changes to programs or services. Understand contracts and grant agreements, preparing financial reporting for external sponsors. Qualifications Degree in business or related field with a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA). Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. 3–5 years of related experience. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a cohesive team. Extensive knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting, especially performance measurement. Ability to perform financial functions within an organization subject to internal and external policies. Fluency in French is an asset. Experience in building financial models, project cost analysis, and post‑secondary or public‑sector work is an asset. Experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) is an asset. Application Instructions Click “Apply Now” to submit your cover letter and resume. About Us The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know when booking your interview. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected will be contacted. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while ensuring that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. Women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr