Manager, Financial Planning
Job Description
Job title: Manager, Financial Planning
Company: Government of Alberta
Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning
Job Requisition ID: 61189
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 22, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 – $113,859/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .The Alberta Public Service (APS) is taking a One Finance approach to the delivery of financial services. Financial services include the delivery of financial planning, reporting and operations, as well as ongoing engagement with policy and program areas to provide strategic decision-making support. There are three top leadership priorities that support this One Finance approach: proactively supporting our talent across the finance community; providing collaborative and responsive services to our business partners; and actively engaging in continuous improvement of the way we support each other and do business within our teams and across the entire finance community. To learn more about the Government of Alberta finance community and how you can make a positive difference in the lives of Albertans, we encourage you to visit our for more information.Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director, Financial Planning – Health Entities Unit, the Manager, Financial Planning – Health Entities, is accountable for overseeing Health’s budget management and fiscal analysis provided by this position ensures consistency between all financial documents produced to ensure that the needs of the Ministry are understandable and easy to comprehend by the Executive Team, the Minister and Treasury Board Committee.This position requires an in-depth understanding of accounting and finance functions, including forecast modeling, budget management and comprehensive knowledge of programs and operations offered by the Ministry. The incumbent provides leadership, coaching, proactive guidance and reviews complex financial information and budget/forecast submissions.Role Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction to develop and prepare information required to support the Ministry’s three-year fiscal plan within the parameters and direction set by Treasury Board Committee, the Minister and Executive Team (ET).
- Monitor and analyze forecast submissions against actual expenditures on a regular basis to identify potential issues and funding requirements.
- Decision Makers (ET, Minister) are provided with timely and accurate analysis and recommendations on which to base fiscal decisions in the development of the Ministry’s budget.
- Provide input into various communication material, including briefings, news releases, formal email responses and budget/forecast documents along with published reports, such as the business plan and annual report.
- Oversee the consistent provision of high-quality financial services to the divisions by supervising and coaching the budget analysts who provide budgeting, forecasting and financial planning services.
For a detailed copy of the job description, please visit this .QualificationsRequired:
- University degree in Commerce, Accounting or related field such as Business (or other related program) plus a minimum of four years’ experience.
Assets:
- A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation will be considered an asset.
- Experience in budgeting, financial administration, and financial forecasting and costing theories, techniques, and processes, including the preparation of complex financial reports.
- Experience in coordinating projects or programs, including consultation and working in teams.
- Comprehensive knowledge of management principles, especially related to human resources, financial planning, information technology, and communications.
- Knowledge of relevant acts and manuals relating to budgeting and financial administration, i.e., Financial Administration Act, Government Accounting and Organization Acts, Grants Regulations, Treasury Board Minutes and Directives, Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesA cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your experience aligns with the behavioral competencies of the role you are applying for. This cover letter may be used to assess your communication abilities.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. All costs associated with the recruitment process including documentation fees and travel expenses are the candidate’s responsibility. If documentation is requested from an applicant, out-of-province applicants can obtain the documents requested from the province they reside in.What we offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service –
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
- Professional learning and development –
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
- Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact TAS Administrator Name at TAS Administrator Email Address.
Expected salary: $84609 – 113859 per year
Location: Edmonton, AB
Job date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:18:50 GMT
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