Finance Partner

University of Alberta

. Provide professional financial advice to general managers, directors, managers, and supervisors, including interpretation of University financial policies and procedures .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$73,388 - CA$122,307 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. Proficient in developing financial models and providing training on financial policies and procedures within a post-secondary or public sector environment.

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Financial ReportingBudgetingVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingPublic Sector Accounting Standards

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisForecastingCost EstimationFinancial Performance MeasurementAccrualsDocumentationAudit TrailsFinancial TrainingStrategic PlanningRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

CACMACGACPA

Industry Keywords

Post-Secondary InstitutionPublic SectorFinancial PoliciesFinancial ProceduresContractsGrant AgreementsFinancial Data AnalyticsService CentreFinance Centres of ExpertiseSenior Finance Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional financial advice to general managers, directors, managers, and supervisors, including interpretation of University financial policies and procedures
Represent financial expertise in the strategic planning process for assigned areas
Develop regular and ad hoc financial reporting, including variance analysis and forecasting, to support senior management decision-making
Recommend and develop improvements to financial processes and procedures
Provide financial training on policies, procedures, and processes
Monitor and oversee key financial data and analytics for assigned areas
Work with academic leadership to establish annual and multi-year financial plans and budgets
Coordinate annual budget planning and allocation for assigned areas
Support budgeting assumptions, targets, contingency plans, and risk mitigation
Coordinate year-end processes, including accruals, variance analysis, documentation, and audit trails
Present financial results to senior leadership and facilitate learning opportunities
Maintain relationships with the Service Centre/Processing Hub, Finance Centres of Expertise, and Partnership team
Collaborate with Senior Finance Partners on organizational initiatives
Provide cost estimates and financial modeling for new activities or program and service changes
Understand contracts and grant agreements and prepare financial reporting for external sponsors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in business or related field with a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA)
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
3-5 years of related experience
Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
Extensive knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting, especially financial performance measurement
Ability to perform financial functions within an organization subject to internal and external policies, procedures and regulations
Fluency in French would be considered an asset
Experience building financial models would be considered an asset
Experience in project cost analysis would be considered an asset
Experience working in a post-secondary institution or public sector would be considered an asset
Experience working with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) would be considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of remote and in-person work