Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Job Number:

J

Job Title:

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Job Type:

Permanent FT Support

Campus:

Progress Campus / Hybrid

Location:

Greater Toronto Area

Pay Range:

$ $54.48/Hour

Pay Band:

Support K

Hours/Week:

35

Shift Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Date Posted:

December 15, 2025

Closing Date:

December 22, 2025

(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

Centennial College is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Planning Analyst with strong relationship-building and advanced data analysis skills to perform various complex financial activities. Responsibilities will include: budget preparation, consolidation, and detailed analysis; review period-end closings, forecast and report variances; in addition, provide actionable recommendations to senior management to support the College's business plan and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will mentor and guide financial planning staff, collaborate with internal budget holders and stakeholders across all levels of the college, and identify opportunities to enhance the departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budget preparation process from planning and analysis through data consolidation
• Review and ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of budget submission and resolve any outstanding issues
• Investigate and resolve inconsistencies, and prepare narrative for College budget presentations
• Monitor, track and report actual results and variances, analyse and provide summary findings and recommendations to senior managers
• Manage large datasets; deliver complex financial analysis and forecasts to aid decision-making process for senior leaders, Schools, and departments
• Review and analyse contracts for financial implications to the College, develop financial reporting processes to track and manage risk exposure
• Prepare quarterly financial statements, revenues and expense schedules, and detailed commentary on results
• Assist with analysis and preparation of external reporting and year-end audit of the financial statements
• Coach, guide and support other financial planning staff on policies and procedures, provide guidance to budget holders
• Identify and implement new technologies, processes and opportunities to improve departmental productivity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience

• Four (4) year degree in the field of Accounting and Finance
• CPA professional accounting designation required
• Minimum five (5) years progressive and relevant complex financial planning and analysis experience including Forecasting and Budgeting; Payroll Accounting and management of large financial database systems; experience working within post-secondary and/or non-for-profit sector an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP)
• High competency with large financial systems and data management
• Knowledge of multi-partner/multi-country contracts, contract principles, and the ability to interpret contracts for financial impacts and contribution to the organization
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Workday Adaptive Planning software is considered an asset
• Possess strong communication (verbal/written) skills; ability to communicate complex and sensitive financial data with a financial and non-financial audience
• Ability to lead, coach, advise and support staff to deliver results
• Strong interpersonal and customer service orientation
• Demonstrated commitment and learning of the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to manage competing deadlines and changing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

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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 December 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J 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).