Manager, Financial Planning, Review and Budgets

FI5 Financial Officer 5

Regular/full-time

Department of Conservation and Climate

Financial Services , Finance and Shared Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 38413

Salary(s):   FI5 $67,671.00 - $86,584.00 per year

Closing Date:   December 23, 2021

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:
Essential:

• A professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) or an equivalent combination of education and several years of Financial Management accounting experience.
• Knowledge of the Province of Manitoba's financial management policies and practices as set out in the Financial Administration Act, the Provincial Auditor’s Act, the Financial Administration Manual and the General Manual of Administration.
• Experience with the Government's financial management information systems (SAP), specifically with attention to utilization of the FM, CO, HR and Asset modules and PBFM – Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting System module, as related to Budgeting and cash flow reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster team building and lead teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Supervisory skills and experience in managing the performance of staff, teams, and projects. 
• Must possess strong analytical and conceptual skills necessary for financial reviews, analysis, forecasting, problem solving, assessing input of program changes, developing new funding models, etc.
• Experienced and skilled on computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP, PBFM, or equivalent programs. 

Desired:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as set out by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, and Government accounting principles and practices as set out by the Public Sector Accounting Board.
• Knowledge in the management of reviewing the department’s consolidated Estimates documents, Budget Supplement documents, monthly/quarterly cashflows, and year-end annual reports.

Duties:
The Manager of Financial Planning and Review reports to the Director of Financial Services.  This position is responsible for budget and financial monitoring and management for the Department of Conservation and Climate, a large and decentralized department. The position provides overall management and insight of the department’s budget processes and activities, and interprets and analyse newly emerging accounting advances including environmental liabilities and inventory accounting practices.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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