Financial Analyst

Date Posted: 07/14/2026

Req ID: 49366

Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00059709

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which plays a criticalrole in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $53.3 million in research funding per year, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change, implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global andIndigenous health, among many other areas. This past year, $10 million philanthropic dollars was raised for research, education and knowledge translation, and the over 7000 alumni were deeply engaged through events and networking opportunities.

Your opportunity:

As the Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for the financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of multiple operating, research, and grant-funded accounts within the Centre for Global Health. You will administer financial transactions, sponsored research agreements, and account reconciliations while ensuring compliance with University policies and financial guidelines. Working closely with faculty, staff, and central administrative units, you will provide financial analysis and advice to support departmental planning and decision-making. You will also partner closely with the Mastercard Foundation Project Coordinator to support the financial administration and reporting requirements of Mastercard Foundation-funded initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

Forecasting, planning, recording detailed transactions, and monitoring for multiple complex budgets including making recommendations on budget allocations involving multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries

Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on many funding accounts for grants and contracts and ensuring contracts and agreements are consistent with University standards and guidelines

Analyzing information and making recommendations to inform budgetary decision making and recommend cost saving measures

Providing advice and data to support the development of business cases and analytics for departmental initiatives

Processing expense reimbursements, account receivables and payables according to the University Guide to Financial Management

Preparing and generating standard financial reports such as the budget variance and financial summary reports

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Accounting or a related field or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience.

Minimum three (3) years relevant experience with financial analysis, preferably in an academic environment

Experience forecasting, planning and monitoring complex budgets

Experience analyzing financial information and making cost-saving recommendations

Experience applying financial and grant management policies and procedures

Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Demonstrated experience processing financial transactions

Experience preparing financial reports and reconciling accounts

Experience in administering Sponsored Research Agreements

Familiarity with recovery units and relevant challenges

Demonstrated experience in training others

High level of Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Demonstrated experience with the University's FIS, AMS and HRIS systems

Knowledge of University of Toronto policies and procedures

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with an ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Ability to and apply guidelines and policies to a variety of situations in order to ensure adherence and provide direction

Solid numerical, accounting, financial, organizational and analytical skills

Professional demeanor with a strong customer service orientation and effective interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work effectively with competing deadlines while managing competing priorities

Excellent judgment on issues of confidentiality

High attention to detail and extreme accuracy in keeping records

To be successful in this role you will be:

Efficient

Meticulous

Multi-tasker

Organized

Problem solver

Team player

Please note:

This is a one (1) year term position.

Closing Date: 07/28/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Grant - Term

Schedule:Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 11 - $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Recruiter: Sharon Hung

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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