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Manager, Budget & Planning Jobs in Toronto, Canada at University of Toronto

Date Posted: 07/17/2026
Req :49436
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:

Financial Services
Campus
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University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About Us

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential.

Join us on our journey.

Financial Services is part of a vibrant and expanding campus where diversity fuels innovation. It consists of a team of professionals who provide accounting, budgeting and procurement services to UTSC. As a centralized department, it is responsible for safeguarding university assets, ensuring compliance, developing financial models and conducting analysis in support of the University’s academic mission.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Operating Budget, the Manager, Budget & Planning provides strategic leadership in financial planning, budgeting, analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making for the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). The incumbent leads the development and implementation of budget models, financial analyses, forecasting, long-range planning, and institutional reporting that support the campus’s academic mission and strategic priorities.

The Manager is responsible for overseeing complex financial and operational data analysis, developing performance metrics and dashboards, managing data visualization and reporting platforms, and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and effective use of financial and institutional data. The role partners with senior leadership, academic and administrative units, and central University stakeholders to provide expert financial advice, evaluate initiatives, assess risks and opportunities, and support evidence-based decision-making.

The position also leads process improvement and technology initiatives related to budgeting and financial management, oversees financial reporting activities, manages special projects, and provides leadership, coaching, and performance management for staff within the unit. Through strategic planning, financial stewardship, and innovative analytical solutions, the Manager contributes to the long-term financial sustainability and operational effectiveness of UTSC.

Qualifications

Education

  • Completion of a University degree with a specialization in accounting and a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA) or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in finance and business management is required.
  • Understanding of both managerial and financial accounting practices within complex organizational environments, preferably in the higher education sector, is essential.

    • Experience

  • A minimum of seven (7) years of related budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis experience, with a proven ability to manage large-scale budgets and provide strategic financial advice.
  • Experience in strategic advisory roles to senior management, providing guidance on complex, non-standard issues, and formulating recommendations in uncertain or rapidly changing financial environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams, including overseeing staff performance, mentorship, and professional development.
  • Strong record of coaching and developing staff to foster a high-performance culture.
  • Experience in leading change management initiatives, particularly in financial processes, system upgrades, or organizational restructuring, with the ability to influence…

    • Title: Manager, Budget & Planning

    Company: University of Toronto

    Location: Toronto, Canada

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