Analyst, Finance Services - AVP Planning & Performance

About the role

**Description**

**Finance Services Admin** within **AVP Planning \& Performance** is currently seeking a Full\-time Regular **Analyst, Finance Services**.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance Services, the Analyst, Finance Services plays an important role in the delivery of finance support to the faculties/units. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Finance Partner by assisting with all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting for the faculty/unit, project, program, or restricted funding activity in compliance with the university's policy framework.

The role involves an ability to manage multiple and often conflicting priorities, simultaneous deadlines, and a rapidly evolving environment. The incumbent must work well under pressure, exercise sound professional judgment, and communicate effectively with all levels of the institution and with external stakeholders. The work may include complex financial concepts, funding or agency requirements, and a high impact of errors where inaccurate advice or information could affect stakeholders, decision making, or the reputation of the University.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

* Support the management of the faculty/unit's budget, including project, capital, program or restricted funding activity where applicable, and act as a contact in the faculty/unit for finance and accounting related issues, following up with key stakeholders as required. * Support project, capital or restricted funding reporting by assisting with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial analysis and reporting, ensuring transactions are appropriate, supported, approved and accurately recorded in the University's financial system. * Responds to and resolves complex process issues, engaging the Finance Partner as required. * Prepare monthly forecast and variance analysis for review by the Finance Partner, by consulting with department or unit managers, to determine planned use of resources within the budget framework. * Compile and perform meaningful analysis for preparation of annual budget. * Work in partnership with stakeholders to continuously seek to improve financial processes and procedures within the faculty/unit by working with finance process owners. * Support the faculty/unit's resource allocation decision making process (including research, financial, personnel, capital, information technology, etc). * Assist with maintaining supporting documentation, audit trails, working papers and reconciliations required for financial reporting, reviews, audits or funding agency requirements. * Assist with educating team members in the faculty/unit on finance process, budgeting, and planning. * Stay current on trends and approaches to financial management and processes through continued professional development. * Provide a wide variety of ad hoc reporting, project or capital reporting where applicable, and financial analysis to enable timely and effective decision making within the faculty/unit, project or program area. * Provide advice of non\-adherence to University policies, funding agency requirements or applicable financial guidelines and escalate when appropriate to ensure resolution.

**Qualifications / Requirements:**

* Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Canada designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA or equivalent) and a related University degree, in business, finance, accounting or a related field. * Individuals nearing completion of their CPA designation may be considered. * Knowledge and understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards. * Extensive work experience in progressively more responsible accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis (5\+ years). * Excellent communication skills including strong written and verbal skills. * Strong interpersonal skills with the capability of building and maintaining productive and supportive working relationships. * Be organized, able to handle a large and varied workload, and meet deadlines * Proficient user of computer software applications, including large integrated enterprise resource planning systems, data warehousing and business intelligence tools, and advanced spreadsheet skills.

**Application Deadline:** August 05, 2026

*We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.*

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the ***Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 3***.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**.

**About the University of Calgary**

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest\-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands\-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start\-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution\-wide Indigenous Strategy *ii' taa'poh'to'p* committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit\-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous\-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

*As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding \[diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the* *Office of Institutional Commitments* *(**oic@ucalgary.ca**) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People \& Culture (**hrhire@ucalgary.ca**).*

*Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.*

*We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.*