About the Client
Our client is a prestigious and globally recognized university, one of the largest in Canada, known for academic excellence and cutting-edge research. With a focus on sustainability, diversity, and innovation, they are driving transformative change across their operations and are embarking on a major modernization of their financial planning and analysis functions.
Why This Role is Great
Our client is a prestigious and globally recognized university, one of the largest in Canada, known for academic excellence and cutting-edge research. With a focus on sustainability, diversity, and innovation, they are driving transformative change across their operations and are embarking on a major modernization of their financial planning and analysis functions.
Why This Role is Great
- Opportunity to relocate to Canada and lead transformation for one of the most prominent universities globally.
- Own and shape the entire FP&A function through reimagination of budgets, advanced forecasting, and strategic capital planning.
- Contribute to the future of education by optimizing how resources are allocated to support teaching, research, and innovation.
- Work closely with executive leadership and gain visibility at Board level.
- Be at the center of change, impacting how one of the largest academic institutions manages and plans its finances.
- CPA designation with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years' progressive experience in FP&A leadership, ideally in higher education or large-scale complex environments.
- Proven success in managing financial transformation and developing forecasting and budgeting methodologies.
- Strong proficiency in ERP and FP&A platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or Adaptive Planning.
- Deep understanding of capital planning, strategic financial modeling, and resource allocation frameworks.
- Lead the end-to-end transformation of FP&A, driving best practices in budgeting and forecasting.
- Standardize budget guidelines and oversee the creation of a unified, transparent budgeting calendar.
- Develop and execute advanced forecasting models and financial scenario analysis for institutional planning.
- Collaborate across faculties and departments to build a central budgeting function and community of financial practice.
- Define and report on key financial KPIs, support Board-level presentations, and ensure alignment with strategic goals