Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analytics

About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach serving more than 15000 students. We launch our students
by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare technology business entertainment arts social services and more contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning upskilling and reskilling.

Proud to be named one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges our applied research focuses on health and educational technology and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus Calgarys first esports arena and the Bears varsity team Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at .

Position Summary

Bow Valley College is seeking a strategic and collaborative finance leader to join our team as Associate Director Financial Planning and Analytics. Reporting to the Executive Director Growth Initiatives & CFO this role is responsible for leading financial analysis and evaluation of new strategic initiatives grant applications and program proposals while overseeing the Colleges budgeting and business planning processes. This position plays a critical role in supporting institutional decision-making by delivering insightful financial analysis forecasting and reporting aligned with the Colleges strategic priorities.

The Associate Director provides leadership in financial planning including the development and execution of annual budgets forecasts and scenario modelling. This role leads the advancement of financial processes and analytical frameworks including program costing models and enhanced business planning approaches ensuring accurate relevant and timely financial information is available to senior leadership. As a key member of the Finance management team and Operational Leaders Team the Associate Director collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities assess financial impacts and guide strategic initiatives across the College.

This role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements related to grants and contractual obligations and acts as a primary contact for government inquiries related to funding proposals. Internally the Associate Director ensures the integrity of financial data leads the development of management reporting and oversees monthly variance analysis to provide meaningful insights into financial performance and operational outcomes.

In addition to technical expertise the Associate Director provides strong people leadership overseeing Finance Business Partners and Finance Services Analysts. This includes setting direction managing performance supporting professional development and fostering a high-performing service-oriented team culture. The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution while maintaining a high standard of accuracy accountability and continuous improvement. The Associate Director also provides backup support to the Financial Controller and ensures compliance with College policies government regulations and privacy requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelors degree and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in budgeting forecasting and financial reporting including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and a Masters degree are considered assets. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills advanced proficiency in Excel excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities and a proactive innovative mindset. Experience in the post-secondary sector and a strong understanding of public sector accounting standards (PSAS) are highly desirable.

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS WES or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Bow Valley College offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation collaboration and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Join us in shaping the future through strategic financial leadership that supports impactful education and community growth.

Closing Date: April 1st 2026

This opening is a continuous (Management) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including but not limited to visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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