Sr. Financial Analyst, Interior

University of British Columbia•Kelowna, BC

1d•CA$7,502 - CA$10,788•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Financial Analyst, Interior is responsible for preparing budget submissions, variance analysis, responses to financial queries and other analysis as required by the Faculty of Medicine Interior education and research portfolios. The Sr. Financial Analyst, Interior works with and advises faculty leadership and management of the education programs and research activities, including the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM). This position manages cash flows, and prepares complex financial reports on both a scheduled and on an as-required basis. The work takes place in an environment of changing priorities and tight timelines. The Sr. Financial Analyst works with the Faculty of Medicine Education and Research financial colleagues and leadership to meet the financial management objectives of programs and units within the Faculty of Medicine, particularly the statutory reporting and budgeting requirements for the distributed undergraduate medical education program. Reporting to Administrative Director, Interior and taking direction from the Associate Director of Finance, Education Services, the Sr. Financial Analyst, Interior is also responsible for interpreting University and Faculty policies and procedures and to implement financial systems in the Interior portfolio.

Requirements

Minimum Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Completion of an accredited Accounting program (CA, CGA or CMA).
Minimum of five years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Experience in post-secondary education or health care sectors preferred.
Experience in fund accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and development of financial tracking and reporting systems.
Extensive experience with large ERP systems is preferred.
Experience with research finance.
Experience working collaboratively with Senior Leadership and Management and other professionals.
Experience with and ability to consolidate and interpret financial data, present findings and assist non-financial managers in understanding financial reports.
Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to consolidate data from various sources to develop budgets and financial reports to support Senior Management decision making.
Demonstrated ability to develop appropriate and effective financial reports.
Initiative, creativity and flexibility to develop options for the resolution of complex financial issues.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining an overall big picture perspective.
UBC FMS certification will be required.
Ability to develop and monitor complex budgets.
Ability to manage complex financial matters and perform complex analysis.
Financial management skills; including strategic and multi-year planning, forecasting, budgeting, oversight and report preparation.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques and systems of financial management.
Ability to develop, apply and adjust financial plans to attain objectives.
Ability to manage staff performance by establishing standards and goals, evaluating performance, providing feedback and taking corrective action.
Comfortable working with senior management.
Able to communicate financial concepts to non-financial managers and scientists, as well as to guide and mentor financial staff at different levels.
Demonstrates good judgment and initiative in decision making and in resolving complex financial problems not clearly covered by guidelines.
Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications and provide recommendations.
Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles in an appropriate manner.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
Advanced Excel user, comfortable with pivot tables and other analytical tools.
Thorough knowledge of UBC administrative policies, procedures and guidelines.
Strong administrative management skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and be proactive.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, good problem solving and conceptual skills.
Ability to work independently under minimal direction using sound judgment and decision-making skills and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Monitors cash flow and spending against annual allocations.
Manages the monthly or quarterly projections for the programs and units within Interior portfolio.
Identifies risks and resolves issues.
Enhances, evolves and develops reporting tools and information delivery processes through various process improvement initiatives and provides project leadership in working groups to do so.
Provides detailed financial analysis for monthly or quarterly reports and periodic program wide funding reviews.
Evaluates, manages and reports on all variances to budget; provides business reasons and where applicable recovery plans for unfavorable variances.
Reviews education and research budgets and forecast.
Works collaboratively with the Associate Director of Finance, Education Services, to ensure the budget, forecast, and 5-year plan are completed on time and appropriately for each component of the portfolio.
Ensures consistent assumptions, guidelines and practice between the programs, units, departments and within the Faculty as a whole.
Provides strategic support to education and research teams within the Interior portfolio by critically evaluating and building different budget models such as the alternative funding plan, activity-based budgeting, using complex models and performing detailed what if scenarios and sensitivity analysis.
As part of the budget process, collaboratively works on various funding arrangements and cost sharing agreements with external funding partners such as health authorities, Ministry of Health, foundations, and other external partners.
In conjunction with faculty and administrative leaders, develop complex financial plans that link strategic plans for multiples of divisions within one unit or for multiple program areas.
Advises leaders on financial implications of various planning options, including endowments and salary awards.
Develops performance measures for the different areas to evaluate their effectiveness and sustainability.
Uses financial tools and modelling to evaluate the success of individual programs or activities and to advice on whys to ensure sustainability.
Ensures accurate payments for teaching and leadership activities, supports queries and addresses issues in collaboration with colleagues and relevant leadership.
Supports costing for new hires, projects, programs and initiatives by evaluating funding requirements and availability and preparing complex cost benefit and risk analysis to support new initiatives.
Manages financial enquiries from faculty, staff, guests, and contractors.
Supports research finance for Interior based faculty members, including research planning and forecasting; understanding grant reporting and grant closures; understands grant restrictions to recommend financial options.
Develops and maintains working relationships with representatives of various central units in the university (i.e. finance operations, budget office, RTA, etc.) and external organizations such as health authorities, ministries, foundations, etc. in facilitating the exchange of information, advising of accounting policies and related matters and resolving any payment or funding issues.
Advises the Associate Director of Finance, Education Services on issues requiring more serious attention and handles multiple units within the portfolio with ease, without compromising any one units’ requirements.
Provides support and guidance to other staff in the overall finance team on reporting and financial data analysis.
Coordinates with other financial support services to resolve issues escalated by the Units.
Maintains a full understanding and expertise of all financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance by all Units in the portfolio.
Performs other related duties as required.