Financial Analyst

Georgian is more than just an employer – we're a community. With seven campuses located across Central Ontario, Georgian College offers rewarding employment opportunities in academics, administration, research, and more. We take pride in working alongside a dynamic team of student-focused educators, dedicated supporters, and passionate advocates. Together, we can advance our mission to inspire innovation, transform lives, and connect communities through the power of education.

Our exciting work environment offers the opportunity to learn and grow, while collaborating in a team-oriented culture that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Together, we deliver unrivaled experiences for our students, employees and the communities we serve. Read our 2025-2030 strategic plan.

If you share our energy and passion, please consider joining Team Georgian.

The Finance and Risk Management department plays a key role in supporting the college’s mission through responsible financial stewardship and proactive risk oversight. We are a collaborative team dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of the institution by providing transparent financial services, managing risk effectively, and supporting informed decision-making across the college.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a dedicated finance professional who will play a critical role in financial planning, budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring, analysis and reporting for assigned portfolios. The position will initially support the Facilities Management portfolio. However, portfolio assignments may change over time based on College needs. The role will also support broader College financial planning, budgeting and reporting requirements. If you are passionate about financial planning and thrive in a collaborative inclusive environment, this the role for you.

Job Details

Job posting date: November 13, 2026

Department: Finance & Risk Management

Location: Barrie Campus - hybrid work environment (minimum of 3 days on Campus)

Classification: Administration

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Salary Range: $88,112-$110,140

Key Responsibilities

• Developing the budget for full-time salaries and fringe benefits as well as projecting costs, savings, and impacts of all leaves, retirements, compensation changes and planning for all staffing changes
• Working closely with managers in the planning, development and monitoring of their budgets for assigned portfolios and reviewing the impact on the overall college budget
• Supporting the financial planning and monitoring of assigned portfolios, which may include operating and capital budgets and the financial tracking of capital projects.
• Contributing to the financial stability of the college by providing a wide range of costing, analysis, forecasting, risk mitigation strategies, reporting and financial advice to support business cases, planning and decision-making for assigned portfolios.
• Analyzing key revenue, expenditure, operational and capital cost drivers, identifying significant budget pressures and variances, and assessing their impact on current and future financial plans.
• Contributing to the reduction of expenses and improved efficiencies, and increasing revenue within the College by developing analytical techniques to identify areas of concern and opportunities for financial improvement
• Tracking and monitoring the financial status of capital projects within assigned portfolios, including approved budgets, expenditures, commitments, forecasts and variances.
• Working closely with leaders and budget holders within assigned portfolios to understand financial requirements, review financial results, identify emerging budget pressures and provide analysis and advice to support decision-making.
• Serving as a financial resource for assigned portfolios, including supporting grant and Ministry funding requirements, contribution calculations and related reporting.
• Assisting managers in developing, submitting and maintaining budgets as well as assessing the impact of any budget or operational changes and identifying potential financial pressures, risks and savings opportunities.
• Interpreting and analyzing financial and budgetary statements and applying generally accepted accounting principles, Ministry requirements and College financial practices in performing assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a three-year diploma or degree in a relevant field of study that may include, but is not limited to business or accounting
• Successfully completed an Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a role requiring strong analytical, mathematical, computerized financial system and human relation skills in a large-scale organization, including experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Proven ability and experience working in a computerized financial system with the ability to prepare and present detailed reports as well as executive summaries to College leaders and budget holders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills
• Experience supporting operating and capital budgets, capital projects, facilities, infrastructure or other complex operational portfolios would be an asset.
• Proven planning and organizational skills and the ability to meet tight timelines
• Experience making presentations and facilitating information sessions
• Proven analytic and mathematical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and oral communication skills
• Occasional travel is required
• Experience in a post-secondary educational institution would be an asset Why Work with Us?

Georgian’s multiple campuses are in some of the most sought-after areas in Central Ontario. Our campuses play important roles in each of these communities, serving as centers for academic, social, and cultural activities, and contributing to the social and economic well-being of the areas.

In addition to a rewarding career, here are some of the other benefits offered to full-time employees of Georgian College:

• We offer a competitive compensation rate, comprehensive benefits plan and a generous vacation policy as well as CAAT defined-benefit pension plan which includes fully matched contributions.
• A tuition reimbursement program that offers reduced course fees for college staff and their dependents.
• A holiday shut down period that allows employees to rest and relax with family and friends.
• A flex work program for most positions allowing employees the flexibility of working both on campus and remotely.
• All Georgian Employees have access to the EFAP: Employees and their family members can call the program 24/7 for completely confidential support, information, and assistance.
• Campus Safety Services: Georgian is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment through the delivery of professional health and safety, security, parking, emergency management, conflict resolution and investigative services.

For a more in depth look at what Georgian has to offer, check out our website.

Are you ready to Experience Georgian?

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/about-georgian/career-opportunities/ quoting Competition #151-26 by November 27, 2026 by 11:59 pm. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.