Lead, Financial Planning Analyst

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Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Lead, Financial Planning Analyst plays a key role in coordinating and assisting in the development of budgets and the ongoing monitoring of financial performance. This position provides advanced support to Financial Planning Analysts, including guidance on complex costing models such as staffing complements, budget data models, program cost per student, and escalates issues as required.

In this role the incumbent focuses on improving budgeting and financial analysis processes while mentoring and coaching team members to strengthen skills in budget preparation, financial analysis, and financial review.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

LEADERSHIP

• Provide feedback to the Manager on the evaluation as well as employee development and performance management in accordance with the College's policies and reflecting our values.
• Supports the implementation of work objectives outlined in the Financial Planning and Analysis Team work plan that aligns with achieving departmental and organizational goals.
• Identifying and proposing process improvements which promote operational efficiencies in the unit and across the College.
• Providing leadership, coaching and support to employees.

FINANCIAL REPORTING

• Developing and producing detailed comparative quarterly financial reports for Budget Managers.
• Prepares and enters journal entries as needed.
• Prepare reports to be included in the Business Plan and the Annual Report.
• Assists in producing quarterly financial reports to be presented to the Audit Committee and Board for review.
• Produce quarterly and year end reports for GNB Department of Finance - Forecasts, Variance Analysis of Budget, Revenue, Expenses.
• Completes reconciliation of Fusion's General Ledger to ensure it balances to NBCC's internal financial reporting system.

ANALYSIS OF INCOME STATEMENT AND BALANCE

• Supports reasonable review of quarterly revenue and expense projections to year end for accuracy and completeness based on ongoing assumptions.
• Assists in the review of variance analysis for Revenue and Expense accounts to ensure they are reflected accurately.
• Assist in the review of quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate and verified balances in support of effective financial reporting and internal controls.
• Analyze cost recovery reports for Professional & Part Time Learning and Apprenticeship.
• Analyze Ancillary gross margins and inventory reconciliation.

MANAGE YEAR END PROCESS

• Coordinates the completion of the year end checklists amongst the Finance staff to ensure that year end procedures have been followed.
• Assists in the review and audit of General Ledger (GL) accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide additional information as required for year-end analysis and assisting with Auditor questions.
• Support implementation of action items identified in the Auditor's year-end Report presented to the Audit Committee.
• Assisting in producing Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes, Statement of Cash Flows and Lead Sheets.

Education & Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration or Commerce with a major in accounting.
• Chartered Professional Accounting designation (CPA) required.
• Related experience must include working in a deadline driven environment; with enterprise resource planning financial systems; generating annual financial statements and related discussion and analysis documentation; providing and auditing financial reporting for accuracy and completeness for internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advance proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Oracle Fusion experience would be considered an asset.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, patience, diplomacy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Ability to prioritize work and initiate follow-through with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Work independently with a minimum of direct supervision as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English including the ability to facilitate meetings with internal and external parties.
• Relates effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups.
• Ability to work as a team member and foster collaborative relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under competing pressures and expectations
• Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License as travel will be required.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working in a post-secondary environment.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC?

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.

• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.

• We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For ten years in a row, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service and employee engagement. This includes, paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by May 5, 2026. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.