Date Posted: 09/21/2026
Req ID:50253
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Financial Services
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your Opportunity

Under direction of the Assistant Director, Operating Budget, the Senior Budget Analyst serves the primary role in the development, analysis and execution of budgets which are used to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements for operating departments at UTSC. The incumbent manages monitors and forecasts budget and financial operations; monitors financial performance; ensures financial controls are maintained; reviews funding requests; and performs year-end/Quarterly/Monthly reporting. The incumbent will examine budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy and conformance to established procedures and policies; will employ cost-benefit analysis to review financial requests, assess program tradeoffs and explore alternative funding methods; examine past and current budgets and research economic and financial developments that affect spending. The incumbent will consolidate individual department budgets requests.

The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of preparing, implementing and providing oversight to the annual operating budget processes for departments in their portfolio which include: ensuring budget timelines are met; determining and updating key budget assumptions and preparing financial impact analysis of policy decisions and expense/revenue forecasts that will affect the development of the annual budget development process; providing input into approaches to be used for budget development that derive from current circumstances; updating the budget management system in preparation for the budget development cycle, with a focus on continuous improvement based on changing requirements; receiving proposed budgets and following up on problems arising from budgets that have been prepared contrary to guidelines; and preparing budget documentation for review and decision making by senior management.

In performing these responsibilities, the incumbent performs a broad range of extensive analyses and prepares a wide range of financial models and reports using complex spreadsheets and formulae. The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of University policy and practices and the diverse activities and underlying financial structure of UTSC.

The incumbent also serves as a consultant to departmental Business Officers, Operations Managers, and other Financial Administrative staff in performing budgeting, accounting, and reporting functions. The incumbent reviews and summarizes department cost plans, forecasts, and spending plans for submission to Central Planning and Budget.

The incumbent performs a variety of business assessments and projects requiring the preparation of complex budgetary models, detailed reports and recommendations. This requires the incumbent to review existing UTSC services, perform complex cost/benefit analysis, prepare various business plans/recommendations for senior administrators for decision making.

Qualifications

I. EDUCATION:

• University degree, preferably in a commerce or business administration program, and successful completion of a recognized professional accounting program such as CPA and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

II. EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five years experience in an intermediate/senior accounting and financial management position.
• Several years experience in budgeting and fund accounting, preferably in a University environment.
• Experience analyzing complex financial information and cost allocation models.

III. SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications (Excel), good knowledge of word processing software, preferably Microsoft Word, and knowledge of Power Point.
• Experience with computerized financial information systems is required.
• Working knowledge of the University's Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

IV. OTHER:

• Incumbent must have: superior analytical ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative, knowledge of the University's budgeting and financial policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and demonstrated.

Notes:

• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 10/04/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit