Business Partner – Financial Services

Okanagan College

. Serve as a strategic financial advisor to administrators and leaders within Okanagan College .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeKelowna • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$81,724 - CA$119,862 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial strategy development, budget forecasting, and financial analysis while effectively communicating complex financial information to diverse stakeholders. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and overseeing financial operations within a public sector environment.

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CPA Accounting DesignationFinancial Strategy DevelopmentBudget ForecastingFinancial AnalysisSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Framework DevelopmentCost AccountingProject ManagementFinancial ReportingInternal Controls MonitoringVariance AnalysisFinancial PlanningData AnalysisFinancial Policy DevelopmentPerformance Indicator Establishment

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Financial SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelOnline Collaborative Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

4-Year Accounting Related DegreeCPA Accounting Designation

Industry Keywords

Public Sector AccountingFinancial PoliciesOperational ObjectivesFinancial EffectivenessFinancial Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic financial advisor to administrators and leaders within Okanagan College
Develop, analyze, and implement financial frameworks and initiatives supporting operational objectives
Monitor financial effectiveness and efficiency across assigned portfolios and institute changes as necessary
Advise on financial policies and procedures
Coordinate and oversee development and implementation of financial systems, policies, and procedures
Develop short- and long-range financial plans with portfolio and department leadership
Coordinate and review annual budgets, quarterly variance analyses, and forecasts
Act as liaison between portfolios or departments and Finance
Provide financial advice, support, and assistance to portfolio and department staff
Lead financial reporting from transactional details through management reports
Monitor and review internal controls to maximize efficiency and mitigate risks
Participate in strategic, budget, resource, and staffing processes
Research issues, develop recommendations, and implement solutions for sensitive and special projects
Provide finance-related mentoring and education and participate in campus-wide training
Establish financial indicators and monitor performance
Supervise the Accounting Analyst, including duties, training, performance management, scheduling, and recruitment support
Lead, guide, and motivate staff
Collaborate with directors, managers, People Services, and other Finance Services Business Partners
Participate on College committees and perform other related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a 4-year accounting related degree (Business Administration or Commerce) with a CPA accounting designation or equivalent is required
Minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience
3 or more years of supervisory/management experience
Familiarity with public sector accounting, cost accounting and project management is preferred
Proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive financial strategies
Ability to forecast, budget, and plan effectively
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
Strong communication of complex financial information to diverse stakeholders
Experience leading financial initiatives and mentoring team members
Advanced skills in financial software, Microsoft Excel, and online collaborative platforms