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Job Posting
Job ID:
6279
Location: Vancouver - Point Grey Campus
Employment Group:
Management&Professional (AAPS)
Job Category:
Investment,Finance & Insurance
Classification Title:
Invest,Finance&Insur, Level C
Business Title:
Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Initiatives
Department:
Treasury
Salary:
$64,369.00 - $77,274.00 (Annual)
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Ongoing:
Yes
Desired Start Date:
2009/10/05
Funding Type:
Budget Funded
Closing Date:
2009/10/02
Available Openings:
1
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Job Summary
The Strategic Initiatives unit, within Treasury, is responsible for ownership of the University's five year financial plan. Under the leadership of the Associate Treasurer, Strategic Planning, the unit is responsible for decision support, evaluating business plans, translating the strategic plan into financial scenarios and presenting recommendations to the Vice President, Finance, Resources and Operations, the Executive and Board of Governors. The area is responsible for identifying strategic initiatives that will be documented, developed, implemented and tracked with clear goals to drive change, address deficit scenarios and focus on financial best practices.
The Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Planning, supports strategic financial planning by providing complex mathematical and financial modelling, detailed financial reports, supporting analysis, and research, referenced for decision making purposes within the University's $1.9 billion budget. This position performs business analysis, acts as the information technology specialist, and provides support in terms of annual financial budgets and the business plans required by the Board of Governors.
Works in an office environment with frequent deadlines that may require flexibility in work hours.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Associate Treasurer, Strategic Planning. Works closely with other members of the Strategic Initiatives team including the Directors of Decision Support and Finance Management. Is a participating member of the Treasury management team and regularly interacts with other managers and directors throughout the University.
Work Performed
- Building complex mathematical and financial models for a broad range of University and department strategic initiatives. The financial modelling will be prepared as required to assess the financial viability and impact of new and existing strategic initiative projects.
- Analyzing and preparing complex and detailed analytical financial reports on cash flow projections,
debentures, financial and other related areas for and with the Associate Treasurer, Strategic Planning
- Completing statistical inferences and hypotheses testing.
- Analyzing, preparing and assisting in preparing forecast results for current and future years by building assumptions, coordinating input from various sources and compiling results.
- Developing, analyzing and running comprehensive financial reports and supporting analysis for key concerns of senior management.
- Developing and networking to build positive working relationships with budget units to gain understanding of unit level processes, issues and variances from budget or expected results.
- Researching and reporting on various finance issues and the potential impact on University programs.
- Analyzing financial results for accuracy; investigating suspect data and making adjustments.
- Assisting in planning and developing capital budgets, schedule of capital maintenance, and project costing.
- Performing business analysis and detailed specifications so that new financial tools can be used to analyze, display, and report financial information from multiple sources.
- Performing ad-hoc analytical reporting.
- Acting as the IT information specialist including data warehousing, business intelligence tools and software applications. Using People soft, FMS, FMS nQuery and FMS nVision/Query as required.
- Working on long and short term strategic and tactical planning under the direction of the Associate Treasurer, Strategic Planning.
- Creating, monitoring and assessing key performance indicators and reporting as required.
- Providing analysis and review on the annual financial budgets and business plan as required by the Board of Governors.
- Preparing and / or assisting in the preparation of Board reporting and presentations as required.
- Contributing to analyzing and re-engineering business process and policies to streamline and systemize reporting requirements and accounting issues.
- Making recommendations for improvement to financial policies and procedures and the financial reporting system to provide increased efficiency, effectiveness and useful data for improved decision making.
- Researching and working on special financial projects as assigned by the Associate Treasurer, Strategic Planning.
- Remaining current on financial and investment concepts.
- Representing the department on committees as required.
- Performing other related duties in keeping with the position.
Supervision Received
Works under the general direction of the Associate Treasurer, Strategic Financial Planning. Work is reviewed in terms of adherence to University policy, legal and financial obligations.
Supervision Given
This position currently has no direct reports, however may supervise clerical staff, accounting staff, consultants.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
As a member of the Treasury group consequence of error impacts the planning, decision making and financial viability of the departments, the units and the staff. Inaccurate financial modelling, projections and forecasts may lead to mismanagement of resources, which could result in significant financial losses and a negative reputational impact. This position has responsibility for reviewing and analyzing financial reporting used as the basis for making high dollar value decisions and transactions within the University's $1.9 billion budget.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and Certified Financial Advisor (CFA) and/or Securities course qualifier. Degree is preferred to be in the area of economics, commerce or accounting. Completion of an MBA, MPA, or CFA or CMA designation is preferred. 8 years relevant experience. Experience specifically in a senior related financial role with similar scope and accountability. Financial modelling, analytical and planning experiences required. Knowledge and expertise in highly complex and technical financial concepts. Knowledge of accounting systems, project financing procedures and financial instruments. Advanced knowledge of computer software applications (primarily Excel and Microsoft product platform) including complex spreadsheets, data warehousing and business intelligence tools. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively manage and plan multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner. Ability to compose correspondence, reports and other written materials using clear concise business English. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Ability to analyze and extract complex data to produce business, statistical and financial reporting. Ability to problem-solve, think strategically, grasp complex business and financial theories, identify key information and issues and suggest viable options as required. Ability to build relationships at all levels of the department, and the University.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.