Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Director, Financial Planning and AnalysisJob PostJob ID:ADMN-25/26-067Location:KingstonDeadline:January 8, 2026Job Type:Administrative/ManagementStart Date:ImmediatelyDepartment:FinanceNumber of Positions:1Duration:Full-TimePOSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Vice-President Finance, Procurement, Risk, and CFO, the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis leads the day-to-day operations of the Budgets & Planning department and participates in all budget functions of the College. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the College’s budgeting and forecast planning processes. As a member of the management team, the Director participates in medium- and long-term strategic planning for the College. The Director is responsible for program costing, financial models/analysis and reports to provide senior management with accurate and relevant information for decision making and reporting purposes.In addition, the incumbent has ownership of the budgeting software (currently Budget Maestro) and Peoplesoft Nvision 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 incumbent has responsibility for interpretation and compliance with Ministry policy in certain areas.QualificationsEducation and Experience:A minimum of a 4-year Degree in the field of accounting or finance. A Chartered Professional Accountant(CPA) designation is required.A minimum of 9 years of experience developing, maintaining and controlling multi-divisional budget andfinancial systems. Demonstrated experience working successfully with people at all organizational levels,and with diverse and sometimes conflicting interests and philosophies. Proven prior supervisory experienceto demonstrate strong leadership and team development skills.Other Required Qualifications:Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards.Advanced working knowledge/competence in the use of integrated financial systems.Exceptional analytical skills combined with intuition and creativity.Ability to resolve issues independently, with limited supervision by senior management.Demonstrated understanding of financial analytics, planning and forecasting techniques, as well as business processes.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to explain accounting procedures with non-financial personnel (Deans, Directors Budget Managers) across the diverse College community.Ability to deal confidently with senior managers, staff members, Ministry representatives, etc.Expert with advanced functions in Excel.Highly client service oriented.Demonstrated ability to present complex financial, statistical and other information in a clear and understandable manner.Demonstrated proficiency in contemporary budgeting, forecasting and modelling, as well as an advanced proficiency in preparing, management reports and business plans.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 & TermsAdmin Group:Pay Band 13: $125,153 – $156,441 per annum, commensurate on education and experience. In addition to the salary, the position is eligible for pay for performanceHow 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.The 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 & Culture atemploy@sl.on.ca . To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contactemploy@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. #J-18808-Ljbffr