Project Manager, Finance Initiatives in Toronto

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of one of North America’s largest biomedical research, education and clinical care networks. With 14 fully affiliated research-intensive hospitals — and dozens more community and clinical care sites — Temerty Medicine offers unparalleled opportunities in Canada’s most dynamic city for our more than 9,000 faculty and staff and 7,000 learners at all levels.

As Project Manager, Finance Initiatives, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Dean’s Executive team, leading project management and financial analysis for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s Budget Model Review and implementation planning. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, and working closely with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller, you will evaluate the current budget framework, analyze revenue and cost drivers, develop scenarios and impact analyses, and present clear financial briefings that translate complex data into actionable insights for Faculty leadership.

Your proven ability to evaluate processes, identify and articulate vulnerabilities and obstacles, and collaborate with key partners to deliver quality business solutions will help us enhance our operational agility and innovation.

Essential Qualifications

• University degree, and/or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in financial accounting
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience of progressively senior accounting, financial analysis and budgeting experience
• Proven experience with business intelligence tools, data analytics and data visualizations
• Experience conducting financial research, producing reports and presenting on findings
• Experience presenting complex financial data to senior leadership, including experience facilitating and steering governance committees toward actionable outcomes
• Extensive experience managing complex and multi-stakeholder financial projects, including leading, organizing and tracking the outcomes of projects
• Significant communications experience with demonstrated success in implementing an integrated communications strategy
• Extensive experience with university budgeting and fund accounting
• Significant experience with administrative management systems (FIS, HRIS and RIS)
• Strong technical skills, including advanced proficiency with MS Power BI and MS Excel, and a facility for working with project management tools and keeping current with new and emerging technologies
• Proven commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity
• Must be an articulate and effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels with proven ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations
• Advanced consulting skills, with the ability to work across the organization to influence decisions for a positive outcome
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills; ability to deal with senior University leaders in a manner which facilitates cooperation and consensus building
• Strong organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Highly detail oriented with proven analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities; high degree of political acuity and judgment
• Ability to lead and assemble working groups and committees to discuss and assess projects that require input from many stakeholders and provide leadership to guide and oversee their efforts
• Must be able to conduct thorough research, concisely summarize information and provide a rationale for action
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex projects and manage conflicting priorities while working toward tight deadlines
• Ability to take the initiative and respond to change

Closing Date: 11/12/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $97,336 - $113,558 -- Broadband Salary Range: $97,336 - $162,224

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter: Dinuka Perera

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.

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.

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