Planning engineer Jobs in Surrey, BC

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

About the Role

The Manager, Financial Resource Planning provides senior-level financial leadership, guidance, and detailed analytics, supporting informed decision-making related to university-wide resource allocations, financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. The role supports decisions involving organizational resource allocations from the financial planning stage, through modeling, approval and distribution. The role leads a team that develops organizational annual budget projections, prepares monthly and quarterly forecasts, conducts variance analyses, and creates financial models to drive decisions and operational excellence. The role serves as a key strategic collaborator with VP Offices, delivering critical financial insights and collaborating on resourcing models that significantly impact the university, often involving highly confidential information, including labour relations considerations and financial modelling that support strategic institutional priorities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or relevant field, with a professional accounting designation (CPA), and eight years of related experience, including three years of supervisory experience, in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of Excel for strategic financial modeling, financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, quantitative, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Excellent financial analysis, budget planning, and financial management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to resolve complex financial issues and provide strategic recommendations.
• Proficient knowledge in higher education financial regulations, grant management principles, and public-sector accounting standards.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX) :

Additional Information

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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