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:
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
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Salary: Competitive
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