About the role
OVERALL PURPOSE
General Accountability:
The Manager, Financial Planning and Budget is responsible for overseeing the Financial Planning and Analysis team members and a wide range of functions including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The Financial Planning and Analysis 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 is 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 reports directly to the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis. They have direct supervision of the Financial Planning and Analysis 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. The position also works closely with the Financial Reporting team in ensuring the correct application of generally accepted accounting principles in budgeting, forecasting, and certain year-end financial statement working paper preparation.
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
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Planning and managing the functions of budgeting and financial planning.
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Working with the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis in developing short- and long-term financial plans.
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Establishing goals and objectives, performance standards, motivating, training, directing, and evaluating the performance of staff.
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Responsible for the daily operational functions and the long-term planning of financial planning services. This includes working closely with the Financial Reporting team to ensure that the appropriate accounting treatment of specific transactions is maintained.
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Manages the development of budgets for all funds and oversees the implementation and improvement of budget processes and systems.
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Manages the preparation of quarterly and annual forecasts, applicable year-end working papers, variance and financial analytics and management reports.
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The hiring, promotion, dismissal, or reassignment of staff.
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In conjunction with the Executive Director, Financial Services, along with the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, participates in the evaluation of financial systems and implementation of new systems and reports as needed.
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In conjunction with the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, review, develop, monitor and amend systems procedures and business processes to ensure internal controls are appropriate, functional and operational.
REPORTS TO
Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Qualifications and Experience:
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Canadian professional accounting designation, CPA.
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Post-Secondary degree (preferably in business).
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Minimum 5 (five) years of progressive experience in a financial management role.
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Minimum 3 (three) years of experience in applying generally accepted financial accounting principles.
Skills and Knowledge:
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Ability and commitment to promote and apply high value of customer service.
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Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
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Excellent supervisory, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
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High level of initiative, integrity and honesty.
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Excellent skills in developing, analyzing and reporting on large amounts of data in electronic format.
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Demonstrated strong understanding of accounting and financial planning and analysis, and an ability to communicate financial data in non-technical terms to non-financial stakeholders.
*Please note that the salary for this position is under review*
About Thompson Rivers University
We are a comprehensive, learner-centred, sustainable university that serves its regional, national and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship.
Our students have access to traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and diplomas. Robust laddering options mean flexible degree completion through online, distance education with TRU Open Learning.
We are community-minded with a global conscience, boldly redefining the university as a place of belonging—Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things)—where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world.
TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education. We are a full member of AUCC (Association of Universities and College in Canada) and ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges).
We are based in British Columbia, Canada. Our two campuses are located in Kamloops and Williams Lake.
About the role
OVERALL PURPOSE
General Accountability:
The Manager, Financial Planning and Budget is responsible for overseeing the Financial Planning and Analysis team members and a wide range of functions including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The Financial Planning and Analysis 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 is 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 reports directly to the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis. They have direct supervision of the Financial Planning and Analysis 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. The position also works closely with the Financial Reporting team in ensuring the correct application of generally accepted accounting principles in budgeting, forecasting, and certain year-end financial statement working paper preparation.
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, Financial Planning and Analysis 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. This includes working closely with the Financial Reporting team to ensure that the appropriate accounting treatment of specific transactions is maintained.
-
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, applicable year-end working papers, variance and financial analytics and management reports.
-
The hiring, promotion, dismissal, or reassignment of staff.
-
In conjunction with the Executive Director, Financial Services, along with the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, participates in the evaluation of financial systems and implementation of new systems and reports as needed.
-
In conjunction with the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, review, develop, monitor and amend systems procedures and business processes to ensure internal controls are appropriate, functional and operational.
REPORTS TO
Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Qualifications and Experience:
-
Canadian professional accounting designation, CPA.
-
Post-Secondary degree (preferably in business).
-
Minimum 5 (five) years of progressive experience in a financial management role.
-
Minimum 3 (three) years of experience in applying generally accepted financial accounting principles.
Skills and Knowledge:
-
Ability and commitment to promote and apply 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 strong understanding of accounting and financial planning and analysis, and an ability to communicate financial data in non-technical terms to non-financial stakeholders.
*Please note that the salary for this position is under review*
About Thompson Rivers University
We are a comprehensive, learner-centred, sustainable university that serves its regional, national and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship.
Our students have access to traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and diplomas. Robust laddering options mean flexible degree completion through online, distance education with TRU Open Learning.
We are community-minded with a global conscience, boldly redefining the university as a place of belonging—Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things)—where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world.
TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education. We are a full member of AUCC (Association of Universities and College in Canada) and ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges).
We are based in British Columbia, Canada. Our two campuses are located in Kamloops and Williams Lake.