Financial Planning Office

Financial Services

Position number: 38224

Date posted: September 11, 2026

Job details

University Budget Officer - Level 9 (EMAPS) Continuing Full-Time

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent

Yes

Work schedule

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary

$44.49 to $80.08 per hour ($80,965.47 to $145,737.84 per annum)

Expected Start Date

October 15, 2026

Trial/Probation period

1820 hours worked For more information please contact: Shelley Hopkins, Executive Director, Financial Planning Office - [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- A university degree and Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation is required.

EXPERIENCE:

- A minimum of ten years directly related experience in a complex business and accounting environment, including five years of budget and finance experience is required.
- A solid accounting background with experience working in a computerized accounting environment is required.
- Experience working with diverse groups in a large decentralized organization is desirable.
- Experience in a university environment would be an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- The analysis of budget, financial, and information systems with demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills is required.
- A comprehensive understanding of the programs within the financial administration system and how these programs interface with the system is required.
- Incumbent must be proficient in the use of a personal computer with expert knowledge using Microsoft Excel and Word in a Windows environment.
- A sound knowledge of University policy and procedures is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- Incumbent must demonstrate superior organization ability and strong interpersonal skills.
- Tact, diplomacy and professionalism are required.
- Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of independence is required.
- Ability to interpret and prepare complex, detailed, accurate and timely financial information in a fast paced setting with the ability to present data and reports in a concise manner is critical.
- Must have strong presentation, organizational and customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
- The incumbent must be able to deal effectively and tactfully with all levels of staff, including senior management.
- Must maintain good relations with all university departments and faculties, and have the ability to work independently at a high level.
- Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCE PLANNING

- Develops and recommends fiscal strategies and planning options necessary in achieving the University's long and short term strategic objectives.
- Prepares institution-wide multi-year financial projections, seeking inputs and collaboration from other key areas, as necessary.
- Undertakes timely, relevant and accurate financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision making; analyzes,



evaluates and provides recommendations to the Executive Director, Financial Planning and Budgeting; AVP (Finance); Vice-President (Administration); and Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
- Participates in the alignment of the University's resources with academic priorities and key strategic initiatives through analytical review of operational strategy, performance results and resource allocation strategy.
- Reviews unit planning submissions to inform and guide institutional budget development and resource allocation submissions.
- FPO lead in coordinating the planning, reporting and monitoring of strategic funding allocations.
- Ensures that resource allocation processes are closely linked with strategic planning (both at the institutional and unit-level) and performance reporting processes.
- Oversees institutional resource allocation activities and provides ongoing advice and recommendations on financial resource allocation matters.
- Monitors the financial implementation of resource allocation decisions, transfers from reserves, strategic allocation transfers, and transfers to non-operating funds.
- In collaboration with Financial Services, develops and recommends changes to policies/procedures that govern use of Operating Funds.

INSTITUTIONAL BUDGET DEVELOPMENT AND MONITORING
- Supports the development of the annual Provincial Estimates submission.
- Prepares the Board of Governors financial budget schedules and required Provincial estimates data for the presentation to the Provincial Government.
- Coordinates the development of the overall project plan and annual timelines for the University's budget development in collaboration with the Provost’s Office.
- Contributes to establishing and overseeing processes required to deliver a balanced operating budget to the Board of Governors.
- Reviews, analyzes and evaluates financial and other budgetary impacts, and determines the institutional financial position.
- Develops the annual University Budget Planning framework, collaborating with other areas as required.
- Recommends options for allocating resources and for balancing the University operating budget.
- Supports finalizing operating budget recommendations (allocations/reallocations/budget reductions) in consultation with the Vice President (Administration) and Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
- Collaborates with key areas, such as Financial Services, the Provost’s Office, OIA and Human Resources, to deliver a timely and balanced budget, as well as financial plans for non-operating funds, to the Board of Governors for approval.
- Proactively reviews, analyzes and evaluates financial position of the institution throughout the fiscal year, collaborating with Financial Services and other areas, monitoring actual and projected revenues, expenditures, and transfers in relation to budget.
- Provides information,



advice and recommendations to the Executive Director, Financial Planning and Budgeting; CFO and Comptroller; Vice President (Administration) and Provost and Vice-President (Academic) regarding the financial position in relation to budget.

SUPPORT TO FINANCE OFFICERS FOR BUDGETING AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION
- Fosters individual and organizational effectiveness by developing and offering an array of innovative and diverse resources to Finance Officers to support them in the execution of the University’s budgeting and resource allocation processes.
- Provides expert advice to Finance Officers on the day to day application of the institution’s budgeting processes (planning, development, maintenance, reporting).
- Develops best practices, user guides, and other resources to support Finance Officers in the execution of the budget processes.
- Ensures Finance Officers are appropriately trained on:
- Budget related policies and procedures
- The end to end budget process
- Optimal use of UM Plan budgeting tool

- Orients new Finance Officers to the budget model, processes, procedures and best practices.
- Coordinates training and other professional development opportunities for Finance Officers as it relates to budgeting and resource allocation.
- Owns and maintains the Finance Officer community of practice; creates opportunities for Finance Officer to collaborate with each other for sharing knowledge and best practices

OTHER ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the development, implementation (where necessary), review and maintenance of systems, software, technologies - including UMPlan - and business processes necessary for efficient and effective budget development, forecasting, and short and long term planning.
- Provides functional guidance and direction to the Financial Analyst position in support of the functions and requirements of the Financial Planning Office.
- Undertakes tasks, duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director, Financial Planning and Budgeting.
- Undertakes ad hoc analysis and reports necessary for carrying out duties of the position and for supporting the functions of the Financial Planning Office.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

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📌 University Budget Officer - Level 9 (EMAPS) (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg