Budget Analyst
Simon Fraser University
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Budget Office is responsible for coordinating and managing the development of SFU’s consolidated annual budget, supporting both ongoing operations and longer‑term strategic planning. It plays a central role in ensuring SFU’s financial resources are allocated responsibly in alignment with institutional priorities and long‑term sustainability.
About the Role
The Budget Analyst contributes towards the design and development of sound budgetary modelling and processes across the university. The role is responsible for monitoring and projecting financial impacts, developing reports to highlight issues and increase transparency, triaging budget support activities, and developing projections and models in order to support accurate forecasts and budgets. The role regularly accesses and analyzes highly sensitive and confidential information, including workforce costs and related personnel expenditures, establishes effective business relationships with key clients and stays current on financial issues and business changes in the portfolios.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) and five years of related experience in budgeting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting standards, sector-specific best practices, and financial modelling skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Windows) and experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Hyperion, SmartView).
- Advanced ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and apply project/change management concepts.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):
- 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
- Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
- And more! View our benefits brochure
*Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.