Manager, Financial Planning

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Justice is looking for a Manager of Financial Planning.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning (Director) – Justice within the Financial Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice, the position provides leadership and facilitates the delivery of a comprehensive set of financial services including planning and management, budgeting and forecasting; and internal analyses and reporting related to the portfolios assigned. This position is accountable for the financial management and administration of the portfolio assigned, including forecasting. 

The position performs direct consultation activities with the divisional senior management as well as office managers and, is responsible for the provision of advice regarding budgeting, revenue and expense forecasting, capital planning and business planning. The position is accountable directly to the Director, for all financial aspects of the position and performance evaluation in these areas falls within the accountability of the Director.

Job Responsibilities

This position leads and coordinates the ministry operating and capital forecast and annual budget submission process. This position is also responsible for the preparation of Minister memorandums, briefing notes, financial tables/templates and ad hoc requests, as well as a review of financial issues to ensure critical business needs are met. This position is responsible for management and reporting of revenue, including dedicated revenue for the ministry.
 

• Manage the divisions budget, including period  forecasting and reporting of financials to senior management along with analysis of expenditure trends, variances, staffing and recommendations to facilitate management decision-making.
• Provide input into the Division’s business planning, vision, key strategies, cost drivers and risk analysis and mitigation strategies; identify financial issues and program implications; determine requirements to support resolution and recommended reallocation of resources; develop recommendations for the review of the Director.
• Lead and coordinate the ministry annual capital budget submission to Treasury Board and Finance. 
• Prepare detailed and summary budget and other management documents, which are used by senior management as ongoing resources to support decision-making and financial control.
• Provide leadership and management to team and staff reporting directly to the Manager as well as work with other colleagues in setting priorities, assigning and completing tasks and leading team building activities.
   

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Systems Thinking:

• This position requires a strategic, critical thinking and analytical skills including ability to analyze variety of inputs and risks and provide decisions that are aligned with Ministry and Government business plans.

Drive for Results:

• The position requires organizational and project management skills including ability to respond to tight time frames and meet delivery schedules from Treasury Board and Finance and senior management.

Creative Problem Solving:

• The position is requires a considerable judgment to determine and communicate priorities and direct workload to successfully achieve results. This position provides strategic directions to staff including leadership and influencing skills to build consensus and motivate others to accept and adopt innovative concepts and approaches, ensuring human resources are led and managed in an appropriate manner to achieve high levels of employee engagement, job satisfaction, and team cohesiveness.

Build Collaborative Environments:

• The position will focus on human resource management skills, including commitment to team building, coaching, and motivating staff members.

Agility:

• This position requires the ability to proactively identify issues relating to changes in standards, policies, regulations and ascertain the impact of these changes in the financial reporting statements.

Qualifications

Required:

• University degree in Commerce, Accounting or related field such as Business (or other related program) plus a minimum of four years’ experience.

Assets:

• An Accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA) supplemented with progressively responsible financial experience, preferably in a government setting.
• Extensive knowledge of government budgeting process, legislation, policies and procedures (including the Financial Administration Act, Public Sector Accounting Board and Manual of Financial Management) as well as department-specific financial and operational policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of government 1GX accounting software or similar ERP systems as well as various software packages (word processing and database applications). 
• Advance knowledge of data analytics including in excel.
• Experience working with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of planning and reporting processes, the business planning and fiscal frameworks, and human resources best practices.

Equivalencies may be considered.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

A cover letter must accompany your application and 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 – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• 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