Director, Academic Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead the Academic Planning and Analysis team to support the University's long-term budget and institutional goals
• Oversee the academic budget allocation model and manage the Provost’s annual academic budget review process
• Provide expert analysis and advice on academic budgeting, enrolment planning, and resource allocation to senior leaders and Deans
• Manage provincial funding processes, including government operating grants, enrolment funding, and annual budget preparation
• Liaise with Government Relations to support institutional responses to tuition frameworks, student aid decisions, and emerging legislation
• Translate complex financial and analytical concepts into meaningful insights for strategic decision-making

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or an equivalent field
• Professional Accounting designation or a Master's degree
• 7-10 years of senior-level experience within a complex higher education environment
• Expertise in enrolment management, academic budgeting, and financial strategy
• Proficiency with FIS, HRIS, and the ROSI student system
• Strong experience in report writing, delivering presentations, and negotiating complex financial agreements
• Advanced skills in MS Office, Tableau, and Power BI

About the Company

The University of Toronto's Planning and Budget Office supports the University’s long-term success in budget planning, enrolment management, institutional research, and data governance. We provide strategic oversight of the University’s operating budget to ensure resources are aligned with institutional priorities and academic goals.