Financial Business Partner

City of Regina, SK; Regina; On-site; CAD 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Canada is seeking a Financial Business Partner responsible for providing financial advisory support and managing budgets within Regina. Candidates should have experience in public-sector accounting and proven leadership skills. This role offers a permanent position with an annual salary of approximately $121,412. Diversity and inclusion are highly valued in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Experience with city accounting and budgeting processes.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff and leadership.
• Experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, planning, guidance, and advice.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis for performance improvements.
• Prepare regular financial management reports for client needs.

Skills

Public-Sector Accounting Board standards

Effective communication

Analytical ability

Financial modeling

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Overview

Position: Financial Business Partner (Public Accounting & Reporting)

The Financial Business Partner works in an advisory capacity to senior management and is responsible for specific department and branch portfolios to provide strategic support in budget development, accounting, collective bargaining proposal costing and financial management information services to support the operations of all divisions and work groups in the city. This role develops and manages financial modelling and consistent financial management reporting, including variance and capital carry forward processes for client departments. It leads work units that interface budget and accounting services between operating departments and corporate financial and budget systems and processes.

This position provides senior financial advisory support to client Directors and Executive Directors related to regular and strategic financial management to support departmental and divisional goals. It plays a key role in providing strategic financial leadership and operational support within the City\'s Public Accounting and Reporting Branch.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, planning, guidance, and advice on policies, procedures, taxation, and controls.
• Support business planning by analyzing service change opportunities, staffing impacts, and recommending sustainable solutions aligned with short- and long-range plans.
• Manage capital accounting, monitoring, and development of operating / capital budget cases using research, best practices, and economic outlooks.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis to recommend performance improvements, develop strategy, and manage reserves in line with the Long-Range Financial Plan.
• Prepare cost proposals to support collective bargaining and establish and implement centralized cost accounting methodology.
• Prepare regular / ad hoc financial management reports and analysis for client needs; develop and implement accounting and budget policies / procedures.
• Monitor and maintain agreements with external agencies, ensuring compliance with funding criteria.
• Build trusted partnerships with operating areas, challenge assumptions, and support fiscal responsibility.
• Act as a conduit between client portfolios and Financial Services to align operational and organizational goals; support clients in managing business needs while meeting corporate financial requirements.
• Develop and maintain financial models to guide decision-making and ensure sustainability.
• Conduct research, analysis, and recommendations through special studies / assignments.
• Resolve accounting and budget system issues with clients and stakeholders; build and maintain relationships of trust internally and externally.
• Lead and develop teams, providing guidance, workforce planning, and fostering service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with city accounting and budgeting processes, financial systems, and corporate / departmental policies.
• Public-Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and municipal accounting principles.
• Departmental operations, financial modeling, costing, and reserve management.
• Data management, security, and information systems related to financial services.
• Ability to balance internal / external reporting needs and assess best courses of action.
• Understanding of interrelationships across processes and departments in delivering budgeting and financial services.
• Effective communication, facilitation, presentation, and training skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Analytical ability to resolve complex financial and budget issues, balancing short-term needs with long-term strategy.
• Ensure accurate reporting, reconciliations, modeling, and cost accounting to support performance and sustainability.
• Experience leading and developing teams, providing guidance and workforce planning.

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Additional Requirements: Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina\'s Criminal Record Check Policy. Proof of education is required. Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people with disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply. We are committed to accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. Please inform our Talent team if you need accommodation.

Land Acknowledgement

We reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: $91, $121,412.00

Date Posted: September 10, 2025

Closing Date: October 2, 2025