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Description

The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for managing the budgeting and forecasting processes and performing financial analysis. Working closely with Departmental Managers providing support for budget and financial management.  Some of the duties include:
-Ensuring Capital and Operating Budgets are ready for entry
-Collaborating to ensure the Equipment Reserve Budget is ready for entry by Department Managers and ensuring they understand processes
-Preparation of a draft of the annual Call for Estimates for presentation
-Resource for Departmental Managers in the preparation of the Capital, Equipment and Operating Budgets
-Attendance at Special Council Meetings
-Provide recommendations to improve budgeting processes and financial management practices
-Develop the forecasting capabilities within city software to produce a rolling forecast based upon historical and seasonal patterns
-Conduct financial analysis, such as cost-benefit analysis, to evaluate the financial impact of proposed projects or programs
-Provide a basis for informed decision-making by providing insights into future financial performance
-Conduct scenario analysis to assess the potential impact of different economic conditions or business strategies on financial performance
Qualified candidates will possess:
-Degree in Business, Commerce or Economics and/or a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation
-5 years Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting experience
-Knowledge of computer software packages(spreadsheets, word processing, and accounting)
-Class 5 drivers license and personal vehicle
-Ability to learn City Policies respecting budgeting, revenues and expenditures
-Verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to organize and conclude work assignments in an efficient and orderly fashion with minimum supervision
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively