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Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Finance, Procurement and Planning is responsible for financial reporting, institutional financial planning, procurement, investments and treasury and risk management and insurance. In Institutional Financial Planning (IFP) we are responsible for overseeing the budgeting, forecasting and modeling processes of the University. In addition, we administer the software platform, Onestream, in order to accomplish this work.

Finance, Procurement and Planning is responsible for financial reporting, resource planning, procurement, investments & treasury, and risk management & insurance. We have a team of service partners who work closely with the faculties, units and staff across the institution to provide excellent client service.

• Drive innovation and automation of various processes and functions within the enterprise budget and forecast system to ensure maximum efficiency and areas for development and improvement.

• Lead the development, enhancement and implementation of the EPM software in alignment with the institutional budget planning framework and processes.

• Support of ongoing maintenance and development of budget processes and procedures, and ensuring these are communicated and available to end users and senior administration.

• Work collaboratively with the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to come up with budget process enhancements from either the software side and propose solutions that the EPM software can help support.

• Preparing the EPM software for the annual planning cycle to ensure data is loaded and users can access required components prior to the start of the planning cycle.

• Ensuring the EPM software functionality is available for all users, including: opening/closing the system, validation of data loads and security.

• Act as the primary liaison with IST and IDA to maintain structural alignment of the EPM software with enterprise systems and ensure data integrations and integrity/security (PeopleSoft (PS) Financial, HCM and the Data Warehouse) e.g. PS tree and chart of accounts.

• Set up and communicate an annual calendar of major budget events for the users of the EPM software.

• Lead the design and development of the reports which provide consistent management reporting and align with the evolving institutional reporting framework as needed.

• Develop and implement training for the users of the software.

• Work with the Software partner and the university's resource to develop a long term road map of increased functionality.

• Develop a timeline and implementation schedule to execute on the roadmap.

• Establishes and fosters a strong, cohesive and high-functioning team focused on results and built on trust, robust dialogue, collaboration, commitment and accountability.

• Assign and manage the workload of the functional analyst. Provide sufficient job duties to help them with their own career goals. Give timely mentoring and coaching feedback as required.

• At least five plus years of related experience is required, some of which should be in a key leadership role.

• Budget development and fiscal management, including accounting and/or finance practices and procedures.

• CPA required and EPM software experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to understand key business issues and identify/implement financial solutions improving the system or processes to support the business.

• Ability to effectively manage large projects and obtain buy-in from key-user functions over which there is no direct reporting authority.

• Strong acumen with key business and financial concepts and tools (e.g. budgets, operating expenses, capital expenses, financial statements, Microsoft Excel and other Office products, financial software suites).

• Builds a culture of service and stewardship. Identifies needs of end users, internal/ external stakeholders and establishes, monitors and continuously improves business processes to meet requirements.

• Experience managing a team and providing coaching, mentoring and performance management.

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This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded)**, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary which will be commensurate with qualifications.

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.