Budget Analyst - Jobs in Burnaby, BC

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Union/Affiliation:Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)Pay range:$75,285 to $89,904 annuallySFU Department Descr:Budget OfficePosition Grade:10# of openings:1Biweekly Hours:72Serving students, staff, faculty and our wider community across all three campuses, the VPFA (Vice President Finance and Administration) leads and develops foundational support services to help achieve SFU’s academic, research and community engagement missions. We deliver SFU’s day-to-day operational and administrative needs through the work of Ancillary Services; Facilities Services; Finance; IT Services; and Safety & Risk Services. We collaboratively, respectfully and inclusively engage and work with our community partners to meet the needs of and make a difference in the everyday lives of the people we serve, in addition to creating a vibrant work culture of learning and growth for our over 600 staff.SFU Finance is comprised of a number of units that deliver a variety of financial services to the university: Banking, Budget, Financial Reporting, Payment Services, Payroll, Planning & Analysis, Procurement, Research Accounting and Treasury.We are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, accelerating change, ensuring the university’s financial resources are strategically directed and protected through sustainable means, and fostering a skilled, empowered and collaborative team.The Budget Analyst is a member of the SFU Budget Office and is primarily responsible for monitoring and projecting financial activities, developing reports to highlight issues and increase transparency, triaging budget support activities, and developing projections and models in order to support accurate forecasts and budgets. The position also communicates and trains clients on budgeting best practices and systems, and conducts operational and maintenance activities related to the Hyperion system. The successful candidate is a finance professional who brings expertise in budget and financial management, financial modeling, and reporting. They understand the importance of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with their clients in order to anticipate business changes that can impact financial decisions. They possess strong communication skills to guide, advise and influence stakeholders in support of department- and organization-wide financial objectives.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) and five years of related experience in budgeting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent budgetary, fiscal management, analytical reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in creating complex queries and reports using a variety of tools, such as PeopleSoft Query, and other reporting tools.
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheet, database, PeopleSoft and Hyperion Planning systems.

There is an Identified Departmental Candidate.The Budget Office is also hiring a temporary full-time Budget Analyst (visit the job posting for more details). Please note that the job description for this position is under review.Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.Quick Apply

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