Senior Manager, Financial Planning

at University of Ottawa, Main Campus, Canada

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Closing date

Open until filled

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Type of post

Administration and business
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13 November 2026, on a public job listing

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Posting Reason:

Replacement of a regular position

Job Type:

Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

N/A

Job Family:

Financial Planning and Reporting

# of Open Positions:

Faculty/Service - Department:

Financial Planning Service

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

N/A

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/11/13

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/11/24

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

Non-Union Grade NM2

Salary Range:

$118,675.00 - $148,344.00

The Financial Planning Service prepares the budget for all University funds as well as budget management and controls for the Operating Fund and Ancillary Enterprises Fund budgets. It works with various stakeholders involved in the process, both senior executives and stakeholders in faculties and services, so that budgets and budget updates are submitted to the various authority levels up to the Board of Governors in time for their scheduled annual meetings.

The Financial Planning Service also conducts various special projects, analyses complex processes, documents them, and provides sound advice on budget issues to senior executives. In terms of budget management, Financial Planning Service acts as a subject matter expert and initiates change management at the University level.

Position purpose

Plans the drafting of the annual budget for the institution as a whole, from the three-year budget to budget updates. Develops and maintains analytical tools used in detailed planning of the budget Evaluates the quality of the information received in terms of risks and conducts a series of analyses and revisions to ensure that the information produced is high-quality and complies with budget policies. Oversees financial system operations by implementing controls to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Within the Financial Planning Service team, supervises operational activities to ensure that the sector’s goals are achieved.

Specific accountabilities

Given the University’s decentralized budget process, the incumbent must work with those who are responsible for budgets in the administrative units (faculties and services) to meet the accountabilities described below:

• Plans the drafting of the annual budget for the Operating Fund and Ancillary Services Fund for the institution as a whole. Plans the issuing of budget objectives for faculties and services, analyzes their budget inputs, ensures compliance with the budget instructions issued, provides the guidance and expert advice needed to finalize the budget within deadlines.

• Ensures that budget tracking is conducted regularly to produce the fall and winter updates for the Operating Fund and the Ancillary Services Fund. Reviews and analyzes current data from administrative units to ensure their expenditures fall within their budget envelopes.

• Plans the drafting of the five-year budget for the Operating Fund. Issues budget assumptions and reviews various scenarios for different revenue and expense categories.

• Plans, leads and organizes all operations related to position control to ensure the integrity and accuracy of all centrally funded regular positions.

• Ensures that the financial system runs smoothly by maintaining the necessary control points to ensure the integrity and accuracy of budget data. Keeps abreast of all news and discussions in “Workday Community” to pursue the development of Adaptive Planning tools. Plans the performance of the work required to check that spreadsheets are operating correctly following modifications and updates.

Competencies, knowledge, experience and skills

• Knowledge of accounting or finance acquired through university education and professional designation (CPA or MBA)

• At least seven years’ experience in accounting, preferably in budget management, financial planning and financial analysis

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