Financial Planning Director

Saskatchewan Public Service; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Saskatchewan is seeking a Director of Financial Planning to lead the strategic financial planning and oversee budget management. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in public sector financial analysis, and a degree in a related field. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environments

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis in a public sector environment.
• Experience in contract administration, compliance, and accountability frameworks for third-party service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the ministry's strategic financial plan.
• Oversee monitoring and management of expenditures and revenues.
• Provide accounting oversight over contracts and compliance.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Budget planning

Financial analysis

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or related discipline

Job description

Overview

The Ministry of Social Services provides support to vulnerable individuals and families as they build a better quality of life. The ministry provides a wide range of services, including immediate assistance, family support, youth care, disability services, affordable housing access, and income assistance. Together with Indigenous and community partners, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients every day.

The Finance Branch plays a vital role in ensuring financial integrity, accountability, and innovation in delivering services that impact the lives of citizens across Saskatchewan. The Ministry of Social Services is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader with expertise in financial planning, budget management, and contract oversight for the position of Director, Financial Planning.

Reporting to the Finance Branch's Executive Director, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the ministry's strategic financial plan to align resources with fiscal targets and ministry priorities.
• Oversee monitoring, analysis, and management of expenditures, revenues, and FTE allocations to ensure resources achieve ministry objectives.
• Provide spending oversight by engaging with division management teams to create accountability in resource management.
• Oversee reviews and monthly forecasts of ministry spending to provide accurate recommendations that support executive decisions.
• Develop long-term forecasting processes to manage budget pressures, program changes, and new initiatives.
• Lead the Contract Administration Unit to support ministry programs through community-based organizations in alignment with ministry plans.
• Develop and maintain frameworks, policies, and standards for third-party service provider contracts to ensure consistent and accountable management.
• Provide accounting oversight over contracts, amendments, payments, recoveries, and compliance with regulations to ensure stewardship of public funds.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to oversee staff across multiple locations.
• Extensive knowledge of budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis in a public sector environment.
• Experience in contract administration, compliance, and accountability frameworks for third-party service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills to develop credible analysis and provide strategic financial advice.
• Typically, this knowledge would be obtained through a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline, combined with significant related experience in financial planning and leadership roles. A professional accounting designation is considered an asset.

What we offer:

• Dynamic and meaningful work that supports the citizens of Saskatchewan.
• A competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, dental and health, disability, etc.
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO), and other types of leave.
• Inclusive work environments.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

We are committed to workplace diversity.