Financial Officer

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Winnipeg is seeking Financial Officers to support budget development and financial management. Candidates must have relevant post-secondary education and experience in financial processes. The positions offer salaries between CAD 70,584 - CAD 86,849 for FI3 and CAD 77,544 - CAD 96,003 for FI4, with various responsibilities in fiscal analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Enrollment at the intermediate level of the CPA Program.
• Evidence of developing and monitoring financial processes.
• In-depth experience applying accounting treatments as per standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget development and strategic planning.
• Support financial management and prepare reports.
• Deliver accounting services and manage reconciliations.

Skills

Operational understanding of accounting standards

Experience in financial management

Strong organizational skills

Extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent written communication skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Education

Relevant post-secondary education

Tools

SAP financial modules

Job description

FI3 Financial Officer 3; FI4 Financial Officer 4

Regular/full-time; Term/full-time

All Government of Manitoba Departments

Various Divisions, Various Branches

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44764

Salary(s): FI3 $70,584.00 - $86,849.00 per year; FI4 $77,544.00 - $96,003.00 per year

Closing Date: November 30, 2025

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 and persons with disabilities.

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

As one of Manitoba’s largest and most diverse employers, the Manitoba Government provides extensive career paths in the financial field, supporting a wide range of public programs and services. Financial professionals contribute to strategic planning, fiscal analysis, accounting, and audit activities that help departments manage resources responsibly and uphold strong comptrollership practices across government.

Duties

Mid-level financial positions exist throughout government departments and involve a broad scope of responsibilities. Duties may include overseeing components of the Estimates cycle such as budget development, strategic planning, and ongoing expenditure oversight; supporting financial management through analysis, monitoring, financial systems administration, and preparation of operational and financial reports; and delivering accounting services including commitments, accruals, cost accounting, audit and review functions, reconciliations, and treasury-related activities. These roles operate within established legislation, policies, and the government’s comptrollership framework to provide informed advice that supports senior leadership and organizational decision-making.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant post-secondary education including enrollment at the intermediate level of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Operational understanding of accounting standards and demonstrated experience working with accounting principles/concepts and adhering to accounting policies.
• Experience developing, assessing, and monitoring financial processes and internal controls, and interpreting and applying policies, statutes and legislation, and/or conducting audits or reviews to assess evaluate compliance, make recommendations and improve existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Experience in financial management within a complex environment including planning, budgeting, forecasting and expenditure control, and/or performing quantitative/qualitative analysis to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• In‑depth experience applying accounting treatments in accordance with accepted standards, including researching, assessing, and advising on complex transactions to ensure consistent application of accounting guidelines. (FI4 only)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel including manipulating large datasets, using complex formulas, macros, and pivot tables.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, influence others, and communicate professionally with staff at all levels, senior leadership, other departments, and external partners.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive analyses, reports, and documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly, logically, and appropriately to varied audiences.

Desired:

• Experience working with SAP financial modules or comparable complex financial management systems to support reporting, analysis, and operational requirements.
• Experience managing staff, including delivering leadership, coaching, and professional guidance to support employee growth and effective workplace performance. (FI4 only)

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a full Class 5 Driver’s Licence without restrictions and have the ability to travel, including overnight stays.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.
• Enhanced security screening may be required for some positions.

Apply to

Advertisement # 44764

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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