Date Posted: 11/02/2026Req ID:50757Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Faculty Budget, Planning and FinanceCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoExisting Vacancy: Yes Description: About Us The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world. Position Summary The Director, Financial and Business Analytics works independently under the general direction of the Executive Director, Budget, Planning and Finance to develop and implement financial and accounting procedures, develop budget models, develop financial control procedures and ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies. The incumbent manages and produces complex data analysis relating to administrative matters across the Faculty of Arts & Science and provides related advanced financial/financial management recommendations and advice. In collaboration with the Manager, Faculty Budget & Finance the incumbent develops and implements annual budget and financial processes. The incumbent reviews existing financial/administrative models, analyzes new programs and initiatives, calculates costs, prepares and audits financial models for completeness and viability, prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports using in depth knowledge of the Faculty and University planning environment. The incumbent plays an active role in the development and implementation of the Faculty of Arts & Science strategic short and long range budget plans and models. The incumbent performs operational/departmental audits and makes financial and business recommendations based on findings, including making recommendations on organizational restructuring, enabling data-driven leadership of organizational change within units of the Faculty. The incumbent directly manages the Faculty’s business processes for the Dean’s Office portfolios, including the management of the Business Officer, and business support staff. This role is responsible for establishing best practice for business processes in the decanal portfolios and the broader Faculty business community. Essential Qualifications Education University degree and completion of a recognized professional accounting program CMA, CGA, or CA, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience Minimum 8 years of
