Business Analyst, Business Operations & Financial Advisory Services

Primary Purpose: As a Business Analyst within the Business Operations and Finance Advisory team this term role supports a strategic institution-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) initiative leading and contributing to pre-implementation financial readiness work building internal capacity and enabling team members to serve as subject matter experts throughout the pre-implementation phase. The primary focus of this role is accounts payable readiness data quality and process harmonization in preparation for ERP implementation.

Nature of Work:Our team is part of the Administration portfolio supporting the institutional-wide ERP initiative across multiple departments. Reporting to the Director Business Operations and Finance Advisory Services and taking day-to-day direction from the ERP Project Management team the Business Analyst supports ERP readiness activities while ensuring continuity of essential financial operations.

Relationships are central to this work. The Business Analyst must be comfortable collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholder groups across academic administration research and operations. The role works with partners to identify plan and implement financial best practices to advance the mission of the university.

Primary responsibilities related to the pre-implementation ERP readiness include collaborating on future state end-to-end accounts payable processes documenting and consolidating current inefficiencies supporting standardized accounts payable operating procedures vendor management and data readiness requirements. This position works closely with Centres of Expertise service centre partners and project team to ensure a coordinated and practical approach to ERP readiness and change preparedness. The Business Analyst also provides financial and administrative support to the ERP Project Manager to enable effective project delivery.

In support of building internal capacity the Business Analyst provides analytical and advisory support across a range of financial functions as required. This includes strategic planning support analysis reporting budgeting and cost management particularly where subject matter experts are engaged in ERP readiness activities. The role provides sound financial management practices exercises judgment in handling confidential information and delivers services with proactive collaborative and client-focused approach during periods of change high work volumes and competing priorities.

Typical Duties/Accountabilities

ERP Implementation Initiative (Primary Focus)

• Provides professional financial and operational support to the ERP Project Manager including guidance on institutional policies financial approvals and oversight requirements.
• Assists with end-to-end accounts payable process mapping including invoicing approvals payments and exception handling.
• Leads and participates in identifying documenting and consolidating current accounts payable inefficiencies across the transaction hub and operations.
• Leads the gathering and consolidation of standardized accounts payable operating procedures across the Administration portfolio to ensure future harmonization.
• Assists with ERP readiness requirements including data quality and cleanup activities integration points compliance requirements and process prerequisites.

Financial Support (Capacity Building and Continuity)

• Provides financial analysis and advisory support related to budgeting complement planning and strategic financial management processes in alignment with institutional policies and strategic plans.
• Developsand updatesone-year and multi-year financial plansin consultation with leadership as required.
• Leads andparticipatesin initiatives and projects to advance financial tools processes and resources.
• Supportsbest practices and process improvementswithin assigned units which may include procurement invoicingrevenueand expenserecognition vendor payments donor fund reporting research reporting inventory managementandcash management.
• Supports risk mitigation by monitoring financial controls and adherence to applicable legislation standards agreements funding terms of reference and university and college/unit policies.
• Preparesforecasts analysis and reports for leadership supporting both ongoing operations and ERP-related initiatives.

General

• Communicates financial information clearly to leaders faculty and staff adapting communication styles to suit the audience.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner collaborates effectively abides by policy and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning byparticipatingin activities training and events related to Indigenous engagement reconciliation equity diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity respect and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties as assigned consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications

• A bachelors degreein commerce businessaccountingor related field.

• AChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation isrequired or equivalent combination of education and financial experience.

• Minimum offiveyears experience in general accountingfinancial managementbudgeting and financial planning and analysis.
• Experience supporting ERP readiness or implementation activities including data cleansing business process analysis and process optimization is preferred.

• Experience working within a multi-reporting organizational structure ispreferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of issues (including culturalsocio-economicand other factors) affecting Indigenous peoples.

• Ability to influence outcomes and provide guidancetooperational and strategic decisions.

• Strong facilitation conflict resolutionand communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a diverse environment.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills anda high levelof attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities to meet deadlines.

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Officeapplications example Visio or other process mapping tools.

Department: Business Operations & Financial AdvisoryServices
Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Exempt
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range based on 1.0 FTE is $72511.00 - 119943.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 3
Posted Date: 8/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USasks Alternative Workspace Guidelines

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