Analyst

Job Description

ANALYST 

FACULTY OF SKILLS & FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Faculty of Skills & Foundational Learning as an Analyst.

The Analyst reports to the Manager, Business Planning, and supports the Leadership team within the Faculty of Skills and Foundational Learning (FSFL). With a high level of business acumen, they will provide advice, expertise, and assistance by continuously improving the efficient and effective project, planning, procurement, and financial operations within the faculty. This position ensures financial management meet all NQC (NorQuest College) standards and processes and outputs are continuously improved. SEM planning, management, and tracking for FSFL helps ensure the plan is using relevant data and in consultation with FSFL Leadership and domestic and international recruitment, and tracks the success of achieving the plan through monitoring and reporting.

Leadership is provided with timely, accurate, and effective advice with respect to preparation and maintenance of the divisional budget (expenses, revenue, costing, forecasting, invoicing, procurement requisitions, and staffing). This includes responsibilities for ensuring the accuracy of financial analysis and information, conducting necessary budgetary investigations, and resolving other financial management related business process issues. The Analyst will provide cover off for the Manager, Business Planning during absences to ensure seamless Faculty and College wide responses and unit leadership.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Lead the creation of the division’s annual budget and provide oversight on divisional budgets, review budget reports, monitor expenses, adjust full-year forecast amounts, verify revenue, consult with FSFL Leadership on issues, provide monthly and quarterly reports, provide scenario planning, and advise on financial impact.
• Identify risks at all stages of the budget and financial management cycles. Propose mitigation strategies and lead the risk management process.
• Lead financial analysis, prepare cash flow forecasts, update monthly planned data with actual activities and expenditures, provide summaries, updates, and recommendations to the Leadership Team.
• Lead, prepare, and submit FSFL quarter forecasts and year end requirements.
• Prepare analysis of expenditure trend, create forecasts and cash flow and review them for accuracy and completeness.
• Understand the budgetary impacts of new initiatives, enrollment changes, staff changes, and implement  as approved.
• Identify program cost pressures and provide recommendations for cost containment and mitigation strategies.
• Complete payroll audits to identify errors or anomalies and correct as needed (journal entries and/or combo code changes).
• Coordinate cross unit staff movements to ensure appropriate transition.
• Enhance methods and tools to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of program budget management and analysis, develop processes to maximize program funding.
• Manage cross divisional activities such as instructional contract, Work Integrated Learning, curriculum sustainment, and new program development for the faculty with leadership input.
• Provide divisional oversight on all courses and programs scheduled as relates to budget.
• Run queries, develop dashboards, and provide analysis related to finance and other areas of operation.
• Receive submission from Operations and complete quality assurance checks and measures to ensure financial linkage to GL.
• Account for the preparation of the annual SEM plan for FSFL; this requires a full understanding of all program architecture and operations.
• Pull, review, and analyze data in the preparation of the SEM plan with consultation from FSFL Leadership.
• Monitor enrollment compared to the SEM and plan in advance of the upcoming term by providing updates, identifying risks and impacts, and providing recommendations.
• Provide periodic ad hoc research support to the Leadership Team as required (such as competitor analysis for new/existing programs for comparison on tuition and fees).
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and find solutions for errors or financial and budgetary issues that may arise.
• Provide cover off for the Manager, Business Planning during absences to ensure continuity of unit leadership and supervision. Over the course of a year this is approximately 15% to 20% of the time.

WHAT YOU BRING 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (accounting, project management, etc.).
• MBA, CPA, or Project Management Credential would be considered an asset.
• 3 years directly related experience in a post-secondary environment, financial services, project management, or information management environment.
• Strong leadership with proven decision making abilities.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to human resources, operations, data, and financial management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of financial principles with a strong aptitude for numbers and software. Experience in working with PeopleSoft data (Financial, HR, Student), and Microsoft Suite, (including MS 365, Excel, Teams, BI) is essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to articulate plans, direction, and delegation in a logical and sequential manner, and communicate and summarize complex financial information for key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact collaboratively and productively within and across units with diverse faculty and staff.
• Experience in project management processes:
  • Establishing/maintaining a network of contacts with community resources,
  • Stakeholder engagement,
  • Documentation creation and records management,
  • Time management,
  • Critical thinking and complex problem solving skills for more complex problems with multiple stakeholders.
• Quality assurance in financial processes developing and monitoring large budgets and forecasting and analysis.

SALARY: $66,796-$86,736 annually reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. We are looking for a permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs. 

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.  

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.  

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.  

ACCESSIBILITY: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self.  If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to human.resources@norquest.ca. 

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-4275

CLOSING DATE: November 6, 2023 @ 11:59PM MST

Salary : $66,796 - $86,736