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Faculty / Unit: School of Continuing Studies / Deans Office
One-year term position
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance and Administration, provides professional financial guidance for all funds within the School of Continuing Studies (SCS). The Financial Analyst will support the Associate Director in providing key financial analysis and recommendations aligned to support the strategic focus and mission of SCS The Financial Analyst will participate in all financial activities to ensure best practices and processes are in place to maximize compliance with all internal and external policies and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development and implementation of SCS budget forecast and periodic variance analysis. Collaborate with the department heads to ensure planning is aligned with SCS priorities. Ensure expenses are allocated to most appropriate funding sources to ensure compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional rules and regulations.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Experience in accounting, budget procedures and financial forecasting. Demonstrated financial analytical skills. Ability to administer multiple activities and projects. Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using advanced spreadsheet skills, databases, as well as experience with Workday, Minerva, Banner (FIS) and Crystal Reports. Proven ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, take initiative, and prioritize workload. Familiarity with academic and support staff and student regulations. Must be service oriented. Ability to communicate well with other units often involving investigation and problem solving. English, spoken and written. French, spoken and read.
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Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
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