Manager, Financial Planning And Budget

Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Administrative/Management
Posting In effect from
15/1/2024
Closing Application Date
29/1/2024
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Admin Type
Ongoing
Anticipated Start Date
13/2/2024
Position End Date (If Applicable)
DUTIES
OVERALL PURPOSE
General Accountability:
The Manager, Financial Planning and Budget is responsible for overseeing the Financial Planning department and a wide range of functions including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The Financial Planning department provides a service-oriented approach as the primary contact for the University's faculties, schools and departments for all Financial Planning needs. The position will be key in exploring new technologies and service options for both internal and external customers. As a member of the Financial Services team, the incumbent is responsible for providing analysis, advice, and business support to all levels of management on a variety of financial and business matters.
Organization and Structure:
The Manager, Financial Planning and Budget will report directly to the Director, Finance. They have direct supervision of the Financial Planning and Budget team in the Finance Department.
This position is an integral part of the Financial Services team and works collaboratively with all Directors and Managers in the team to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the Financial Services division and the University. Specifically, the Financial Services team is responsible for the full scope of financial services and will work together to prepare financial statements, analysis, internal and external reporting, review and implement new systems, business processes, procurement, warehousing and internal controls.
Nature and Scope:
The scope of the Manager, Financial Planning and Budget includes management, administration and coordination of the full range of budget development, financial analysis, variance analysis, preparation of special reports, problem resolution, general business support and streamlining of budget processes, systems and services provided to internal and external clients.
To be successful, the incumbent requires a high degree of motivation, critical thinking, judgement, management and supervisory skills, tact and diplomacy and well-polished communication and interpersonal skills.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and managing the functions of budgeting and Financial Planning.
• Working with the Director, Finance in developing short- and long-term financial plans.
• Establishing goals and objectives, performance standards, motivating, training, directing, and evaluating the performance of staff.
• Responsible for the daily operational functions and the long-term planning of Financial Planning services.
• Manages the development of budgets for all funds and oversees the implementation and improvement of budget processes and systems.
• Manages the preparation of quarterly and annual forecasts, variance and financial analytics and management reports.
• The hiring, promotion, dismissal, or reassignment of staff.
• In conjunction with the Director, Finance, participates in the evaluation of financial systems and implementation of new systems and reports as needed.
• In conjunction with the Director, Finance, review, develop, monitor and amend systems procedures and business processes to ensure internal controls are appropriate, functional and operational.
• Other duties, reports or assignments as delegated or assigned.

REPORTS TO
Director, Finance
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Qualifications and Experience:

• Canadian professional accounting designation, CPA.
• Post-Secondary degree (preferably in business).
• Minimum 5 (five) years progressive experience in a financial management role.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability and commitment to promote and apply a high value of customer-service.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent supervisory, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• High level of initiative, integrity and honesty.
• Excellent skills in developing, analyzing and reporting on large amounts of data in electronic format.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial data in non-technical terms to non financial stakeholders.

Pay Band
$96,263.00 - $108,131.00 ( Admin Pay Band CL )
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> Finance -> Director, Finance
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.