Financial Officer, Financial

Date Posted: 11/11/2025
Req ID: 45964
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Office of Budget, Planning and Finance
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Planning, Budget & Finance Office provides strategic and operational advice on the financial and budget management of the Faculty, as well as internal institutional and Faculty research data and business support services to all of the Faculty's units. The Office models, plans, and implements the Faculty's operating budget and provides faculty-wide support and advice on the management of research, restricted and trust funds; financial analyses and forecasting; strategic planning and budget analysis; policy compliance and develops and delivers finance and business training seminars for A&S academic administrators and administrative staff.

Your opportunity:

The Financial Officer, Financial & Business Planning is responsible for a broad range of duties in support of Faculty planning, reporting and financial management. Reporting to the Senior Financial Officer, Analytics responsibilities will include the development and preparation of complex financial models, analyses, statements and schedules to facilitate financial reporting, inform senior management in decision-making and long-term planning. The incumbent meets regularly with unit Chairs and Directors, provides business administrative and financial support including procurement and takes the lead in the development of forecast and budget plans. The incumbent will budget, forecast, manage, analyze and execute these resources in accordance with University policy and the terms and conditions set by the Faculty.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the financial management of budgets that include strategic planning, analysis and forecasting
• Planning and overseeing short and long range activities that support financial administration
• Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
• Making recommendations on budget allocations involving multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
• Transferring funds and expenditures within the context of an overall plan
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Preparing and delivering trend analyses and projections to management for financial planning
• Performing complex financial data modeling and analysis

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of a recognized professional program (e.g. CPA) is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of administrative and financial management experience, preferably in a university/higher education setting, with an emphasis on accounting and auditing.
• Experience in finance modeling, budget control, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Experience conducting financial trend analysis and proposing effective strategies.
• Experience with financial and procurement policies and procedures of the University of Toronto and their application.
• Demonstrated experience and full knowledge of general accounting principles, collective agreements or other related financial policies and procedures.
• Experience with preparing and analyzing complex budgets and forecasts.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, payroll, purchasing and lease agreements, and internal control principles.
• Experience with University budget, financial and administrative policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint, Teams).
• Good working knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau).
• Expert knowledge of the University's Financial InformationSystem (FIS) and/or other related financial systems.
• High level of initiative and ability to organize and communicate statistical and financial information to non-financial staff and faculty at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated strong client service orientation.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, multi-task, and have excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Financial and administrative experience with the Faculty of Arts and Science.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Diplomatic
• Meticulous
• Multi-tasker
• Perceptive
• Prudent

This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 11/24/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band $97,348. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $124,491. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.