Manager, Budgets and Resource Planning

Job Summary

The Manager Budgets & Resource Planning is responsible for the effective and efficient performance of UFVs financial planning and budgeting function by ensuring effective financial planning strategies and methodologies are in place that support service delivery within the University in accordance with UFV policies. This position provides guidance to all units on campus in the development of their budget and management of their financial resources.

The Manager Budgets & Resource Planning coordinates the organization of the financial planning budgeting and forecasting activities of the university utilizing advanced technology systems sound program and service costing techniques and financial modeling applications to ensure the most efficient use of the universitys fiscal resources in support of strategic goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• University degree from a recognized institution in Business or related field.
• Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation. (CPA)
• Minimum three (3) years management experience as well as a proven track record of effective team management and implementing change resulting in improvements to service quality staff productivity and systems efficiency; experience in a unionized environment is desirable.
• Minimum six (6) years of demonstrated mid to senior level experience in financial budgeting program costing budget modeling reporting administration and working with integrated computerized systems; experience in the post-secondary education system desirable.
• Experience in developing and maintaining business and business intelligence systems in an integrated computerized environment.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills; knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies.
• Strong business acumen organization skills critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to liaise with stakeholders across the Institute providing training for budget planning promoting understanding of budget planning processes and providing input and feedback on budget development.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to manage complex analytical services to support the Institutes strategic financial planning processes and ability to manage business intelligence services including all financial modelling analysis and related report generation.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a management team; strong leadership skills and ability to manage and motivate staff.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated interpersonal supervisory and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to exercise tact and diplomacy confidentiality and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and recommend creative solutions.
• Organizational skills and a high degree of self-motivation and business acumen. Demonstrated commitment to personal and organizational excellence.

UFV LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIES

• Create and implement plans - shape align and execute the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.
• Lead change Remain flexible adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships Build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
• Inspire and develop talent - Invest in developing yourself staff and faculty effective teams and our culture of excellence.
• Make effective decisions - Make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstance.
• Infuse Indigenization Equity Diversity and Inclusion Lead by example valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the posting deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.