Finance Manager, Corporate Budget Office

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As a member of the Corporate Finance Management Team, you will be expected to be a strategic decision-maker. You will possess political acumen and have experience in leading transformational change and enabling innovation. Primary duties include :

• Lead the preparation and delivery of The City's annual and multi-year operating and capital budgets, including policy development, financial capacity analysis, budget strategies for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Council.
• Oversee Corporate Program, Corporate reserves and Corporate grants to manage the City's overall financial risk.
• Provide monthly and quarterly financial updates and forecasts to ELT and Council, supporting timely budget decisions with strategic financial options and analysis.
• Lead and develop a team of leaders and staff responsible for the Operating Budget Office, Capital Budget Office, Corporate Resource Funds Management, and Corporate Programs and Corporate Efficiencies ensuring continuous improvement of The City's budgeting processes.
• Represent the Corporate Budget Office at Council Committees, Council meetings, and cross-corporate initiatives providing expert advice and presenting complex budget matters in a clear and strategic way.
• Work closely with Portfolio Finance to identify emerging budget issues. Review and recommend consistent budget practices, tools and policies that allow The City to respond to budget changes and needs dynamically.
• Oversee the Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system design requirements and performance monitoring to ensure alignment with corporate budgeting processes and internal financial reporting in collaboration with Governance, Strategy and Systems team.

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