City : British Columbia

Category : Other

Industry : Real estate and rental and leasing

Employer : BC Housing

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Financial Analysis & Government Relations, the Senior Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting is responsible for managing the financial analysis and business case development for the provincial annual budget process, Treasury Board submissions and Cabinet submissions and for managing activities related to all the strategic financial reporting functions required of the Commission. He/she/they develops and maintains a broad network of strategic, financial and business leadership relationships to communicate/collaborate on project objectives and progress and promote successful delivery of the priorities and goals of the Commission. The position also serves as a strategic financial liaison into the Ministry responsible for Housing, and both provincial and federal central agencies. The position oversees the core financial structure of the Finance system (i.e. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE1)), develops and manages models, programs and reporting tools to support business and corporate reporting requirements, and designs and develops financial reports and expenditure management processes to provide current, important and relevant information for decision making.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or public administration and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• Considerable management experience providing leadership and direction in the budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis functions for large computerized accounting and financial operations in the public sector organization. Considerable experience developing business cases, including policy/program development, procedures and corporate practice.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Significant knowledge of provincial government priorities and operating environment, government decision-making processes and financial management practices, including experience with central agency reporting, submissions, and approvals

• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis models and frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of financial, accounting and reporting systems, processes and controls.
• Ability to learn and understand the Commission’s programs and relevant legislation, and mission-critical corporate enterprise applications such as JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, WebFOCUS, and the Central Property System (CPS).
• Ability to plan and manage budgeting and forecasting processes and develop budgets and estimates in accordance with Commission and stakeholder requirements. Ability to distil complex information and effectively communicate strategic considerations and implications for executive audiences.
• Ability to provide leadership in conducting research, preparing financial analyses, analysing complex financial matters and providing options to improve the Commission’s financial position.
• Ability to assess the business and financial ramifications, including potential risks and risk-mitigation strategies, of new programs and opportunities and develop strategies and options to facilitate the accomplishment of objectives.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgement, tact and diplomacy in the communication of information that could have a significant impact on the image and credibility of the organization.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff in a fast-paced team setting.
• Ability to provide leadership and technical advice to professional staff including determining work priorities and coordinating work activities.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgement and leadership in situations of uncertainty associated with financial management, business transformation and shifting roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with the Executive, senior management, government, housing partners and other stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
• Effective consensus building, problem solving, project management, change management and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective leadership, communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills