Sr. Financial Analyst

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

University degree in financial management, business administration, economics, commerce or accounting preferred. Experience in fund accounting, budgeting and management of accounting systems.

Experience in fund accounting, budgeting and management of accounting systems.

Experience in financial analysis and budget management.

Experience in financial and budgetary analysis and development of financial tracking and reporting.

Experience managing staff and ideally working in a team or virtual team setting.

Experience working with different computer systems. Financial management experience with the ability to analyze and synthesize financial information.

Experience with UBC financial systems, research operations and Supply Management procedures including FMS, EBOS, HRMS and Hyperion.UBC FMS certification will be required.

Ability to develop and monitor complex budgets.

Ability to manage complex financial matters and perform complex analysis.Financial management skills; including strategic and multi-year planning, forecasting, budgeting, oversight and report preparation.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques and systems of financial management.

Ability to develop, apply and adjust financial plans to attain objectives.Ability to manage staff performance by establishing standards and goals, evaluating performance, providing feedback and taking corrective action.

Comfortable working with senior management.

Able to communicate financial concepts to non-financial managers and scientists, as well as to guide and mentor financial staff at different levels.Demonstrates good judgment and initiative in decision making and in resolving complex financial problems not clearly covered by guidelines.

Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications and provide recommendations.

Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles in an appropriate manner.Comfortable working in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

Advanced Excel user, comfortable with pivot tables and other analytical tools.Thorough knowledge of UBC administrative policies, procedures and guidelines.

Strong administrative management skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Strong organizational and analytical skills, good problem solving and conceptual skills.Ability to work independently under minimal direction using sound judgment and decision making skills and in a team environment.

Must be flexible and work well under pressure to meet deadlines and be able to prioritize a varying number of tasks and must be able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy.Knowledge of University, Hospital and Health Authority accounting systems.

Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to exercise judgment, tact, discretion and confidentiality in all matters and to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.

Knowledge of contracts, government and UBC policies and regulations, grant administration and procedures related to finance, payroll and audit.