Job Details:
Position Title: Business Analyst - Financial Business Analyst
Status: Full-Time Administration Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Information Technology Services
Campus/Location: North Campus - must be comfortable working hybrid, a minimum of four (4) days on-site.
Minimum Starting Salary: $97,491; starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.
Duration of Need: Until March 31, 2028

About the Information Technology Services at Humber:
Information Technology Services provides leadership for the continuous development of digital experiences delivered on a secure, flexible, and dependable IT environment built on a foundation of transparency, collaboration, client focus, and respect. Together we transform client ideas into results, leverage technology to enable student engagement and success, support students and employees in the journey of discovery, deliver integrated digital solutions to improve collaboration and communication across the Humber community, and improve business processes to enable better decision-making. Digital Innovation, Information Technology Services is always striving to enhance the digital experience for students, staff, and visitors.

About the Financial Business Analyst Role:
Under the direction of the ITS Business Operations Lead, the Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. This position involves working closely with leadership to evaluate financial performance, forecast future trends, and provide actionable insights to optimize business performance.

Key Duties

• Analyze, track & forecast expenditures for project and operating budgets, as required.
• Review, analyze and prepare financial summaries & reports for Senior Leadership and Executives.
• Liaise with Management & various internal or external resource personnel as required.
• Oversee organization of budget data into appropriate budget files & systems.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of budget data relative to more sensitive data, e.g., salary/contract costs.
• Lead the preparation of month-end, quarterly, and annual reporting processes & procedures.
• Identify financial/business risks and/or opportunities, providing recommendations to mitigate risk and leverage opportunities.
• Identify, distinguish and analyze financial activities and provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making.
• Leverage advanced analytics tools and techniques to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Act as a financial advisor to business leaders by providing insights and recommendations.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives with financial expertise.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial or business analysis, preferably in a complex or fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated experience in monthly financial reporting, including budget forecasting and variance analysis.

• Proficiency in advanced Excel and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).

• Experience in waterfall and agile methodologies, an asset.

• Well-developed analytical, time management & organizational skills to thrive in busy office environment with multiple & sometimes competing deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!