Executive Director, Financial Planning

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 154,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a senior financial leader to provide strategic direction for financial planning and to oversee large operating and capital budgets. The role reports to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance and Senior Financial Officer and requires expert fiduciary oversight and strong stakeholder engagement.

The position emphasizes mentorship of finance professionals, collaboration across ministries, and the ability to influence change while maintaining fiscal accountability.

Qualifications

• Progressive leader with significant senior financial management experience.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, oversight of large, complex budgets, and fiduciary experience.
• Experience leading complex financial strategy planning and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor multidisciplinary finance professionals and foster collaboration.
• Related degree preferred; master's degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for financial planning activities and services.
• Offer expert financial and strategic advice to support decision making and accountability.
• Oversee a multi-billion-dollar operating and capital budget plus restricted grants and contracts.
• Build networks and relationships with complex stakeholders and partners.
• Lead high-performing teams accountable for fiscal oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

Budget oversight

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Master's degree desirable

Job description

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Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date: September 15, 2026

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service .

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable primary health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to public health challenges, improving public health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Finance and Senior Financial Officer you will provide strategic direction for all financial planning activities and services including strategies, practices and policies to enable the ministry to meet complex fiscal challenges and business plan objectives. As a key advisor you will provide expert financial and strategic advice to support informed decision making, fiscal sustainability and accountability. This role is responsible for the oversight of business planning and corporate reporting ensuring alignment between financial planning, ministry business plan, Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions and corporate reporting requirements. You will be accountable for the oversight of a multi-billion-dollar operating and capital budget, as well as restricted grants and contracts. Your excellent communication and influence will be needed to build strong networks and relationships with complex stakeholders and partners. You have experience leading high-performing teams accountable for fiscal oversight.

Qualifications

Success in this role calls for a progressive leader with a background that includes significant related senior financial management leadership experience. You bring a strong understanding of financial planning, oversight of large, complex budgets and strong fiduciary experience. You bring demonstrated experience leading complex financial strategy planning, as well as an ability to work effectively with stakeholders to manage diverse expectations and interests. You can demonstrate the ability to collaborate and influence change across multiple areas without direct authority.

A respected leader, you have a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of multidisciplinary finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. A related degree is preferred; a master’s degree is desirable.

$5,896.65 - $7,749.28 bi-weekly ($153,902.57 to $202,256.21 annually)

Notes

This opportunity is available to fill as a permanent appointment or on a two-year temporary basis.

This is also available on an interchange basis, as outlined in the Alberta Interchange directive.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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