Manager, Financial Planning

Job Information

Job Title : Manager, Financial Planning

Job Requisition ID : 56245

Ministry : Justice

Location : Edmonton

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Ongoing

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : May 7, 2024

Classification : Manager Zone 2

Salary : $3,147.32 to $4,235.37 bi-weekly ($82,145 - $110,543 / 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.

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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.

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.