University of Saskatchewan
Business Analyst, Strategic Finance Office
Saskatoon, SK, CA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 10 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingBudgetingProcurementERPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeFinancial Reporting
About the role
- This role works closely with diverse stakeholders across academic and administrative areas to advance coordinated financial practices.
- Communicates financial information clearly to varied audiences across the institution.
- Contributes to a collaborative and inclusive work environment and participates in ongoing learning and institutional initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Leads analysis, design, and restructuring of the institutional CoAs, including segments, hierarchies, and reporting structures.
- Identifies, documents, and rationalizes existing accounts to reduce complexity, duplication, and inefficiencies.
- Maps current CoA structures to future ERP requirements and supports data transformation and migration strategies.
- Leads documentation of current-state financial reporting and general ledger processes and identifies gaps.
- Supports development of standardized financial structures and governance practices for CoA maintenance.
- Provides financial and operational support to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) senior leadership, including guidance on policies and financial approvals.
- Aligns CoA design with cross-functional processes such as procurement, budgeting, and reporting in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Provides financial analysis and advisory support for budgeting, planning, and strategic financial management processes.
- Develops and updates one-year and multi-year financial plans in consultation with leadership.
- Supports initiatives that enhance financial tools, reporting structures, and processes aligned with future-state CoA.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in commerce, business, accounting, or a related field.
- A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation Minimum of five years of experience in general accounting, financial management, budgeting, and financial planning and analysis.
- Knowledge of issues affecting Indigenous peoples, including socio-economic factors.
- Strong understanding of general ledger structures and Chart of Accounts design principles.
- Ability to influence outcomes and provide guidance on operational and strategic decisions.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting ERP readiness or implementation activities, including financial data transformation and data governance is preferred.
- Experience within a multi-reporting organizational structure is preferred.
Benefits
- Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
- Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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