Manager, Budget and Planning

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner responsible for student affairs planning, budget management, and student fees governance.
• Oversee the annual planning process, budget implementation, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting for the Office of Student Experience and Wellbeing (OSEW).
• Lead integrated planning and resource management to ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational objectives.
• Provide strategic analysis and evidence-informed recommendations to support decision-making and sustainable resource allocation.
• Oversee financial management processes and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and service gaps, preparing reports to support operational planning and service delivery.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Higher Education, or a related field with a specialization in finance or accounting.
• Minimum of six years of progressive management experience in strategic planning, budget, or operational/financial management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, costing, and procurement.
• Proven experience in operational and administrative management, including developing business plans and data analytics.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and financial database systems.
• Working knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, SQL, Tableau, Python, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related graduate degree.
• Experience in a post-secondary education environment.
• Experience in human resources management within a unionized environment.

About the Company

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm, and passion. Our Office of Student Experience & Wellbeing supports the academic and personal success of students through various units, including Academic Advising, AccessAbility Services, Athletics & Recreation, and Student Housing. We are committed to inclusive excellence and proactively promote diversity within our community.