Manager, DAS Business Practices

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Development & Asset Strategies Business Practices is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and delivery of a wide range of business practices, administrative, and other services to the Development and Asset Strategies (DAS) Branch.

He / She / They oversee business practices, program planning, financial reporting, forecasting and analysis, as well as Branch related IMT systems, tools, and templates, and support.

The Manager leads financial analysis on program execution to link project outcomes to financial results, oversees strategic business practices and improvement projects, and makes recommendations for improvement to program forecasts, service delivery, and operational effectiveness.

The position also oversees Branch corporate reporting, Branch risk register updates, monitoring of operational budgets, and administrative functions such as responding to information requests and media inquiries, coordinating the Branch co-operative and internship program, and onboarding and training.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• Completion of post-secondary courses in a relevant discipline such as commerce, economics, computer science or business administration, including courses in accounting, cash flow analysis, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Considerable directly related experience with emphasis in finance, financial analysis, cash flow forecasting and performance monitoring.
• Some experience managing and supervising a team of staff.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Sound knowledge of the philosophies, principles and practices of accounting, cash flow, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Sound knowledge of frameworks, models and tools that can effectively support business planning, project management, risk management and performance management objectives within the Branch.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply BC Housing’s mandate, programs and operating requirements, and the Branch’s programs, projects and operations.
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively as part of a team in a fast paced deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them through to completion; ability to work under pressure in meeting deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff in a team setting.
• Ability to learn and utilize corporate applications and systems.
• Strong planning, organization, research, analytical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic orientation, detail orientation and well-developed business acumen.
• Demonstrated initiative and follow through skills; ability to work under direction of several people, organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines, while responding to numerous diverse and shifting challenges without compromising the quality of the work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships and exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment when dealing with a broad range of audiences
• Effective communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in productivity applications such as MS Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact to arrange a call.