Strategic Financial Partner

2 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

The University of Calgary is currently seeking a Strategic Financial Partner to join its Finance Services Team within the Finance department. This full-time temporary relief position will be available for approximately 20 months.

Role Summary

The Strategic Financial Partner will report directly to the Associate Director, Finance Services and be responsible for delivering specialized financial services to members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The successful candidate will lead a portfolio of Vice-Presidents and/or Faculty/Business Units with combined operating and internally restricted funds ranging between $60M and $175M.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the comprehensive annual planning and budget preparation process for assigned portfolios and review to ensure alignment and integration with the University's overall strategy and plans.
  • Provide strategic decision support for Executive and Senior Leadership teams, ensuring leadership is apprised of all critical budgetary and financial issues.
  • Continuously evaluate processes for improvement opportunities by proactively reviewing, updating, and maintaining well-written documented procedures and training guides.
  • Develop proposals and business cases as required for new initiatives.
  • Serve as a conduit to share Faculty/Unit perspectives and ideas to integrate into institutional level planning, policy, and procedure development.

Requirements:

  • A professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA) with a related university degree, or an MBA.
  • Experience providing strategic decision support at the senior leadership level (2+ years).
  • Extensive work experience in senior level accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis (8+ years).
  • Proven skills in building and maintaining productive and supportive working relationships with all levels of senior leadership, management, and staff.
  • Proficient user of computer software applications, including large integrated enterprise resource planning systems, data warehousing, business intelligence tools, and spreadsheets.

Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated salary for this position is between $80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience. The University of Calgary also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, retirement savings, and paid time off.

About the University of Calgary:

The University of Calgary is committed to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning, and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community.



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