Manager, Budget & Financial Planning

Njoyn; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training/education and professional发展

Job summary

City of Fort Saskatchewan seeks a Manager, Budget & Financial Planning to lead a team in developing the annual operating and capital budgets, three-year forecast, and ten-year capital plan. You will drive financial policies and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance across departments.

The role requires a CPA and 5+ years in municipal budgeting, with strong ERP software proficiency and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• CPA designation and Municipal Government Certificate assets.
• 5+ years budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting experience.
• 5+ years developing operating and capital budgets and long-term planning.
• Proficiency in ERP/financial software including Dynamics GP, FMW Web, PSD Citywide, Intelli Leisure, and MS 365.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review financial information, forecasts, and budgets for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare variance reports, Council briefs, and presentations.
• Develop annual property tax rates and related bylaws.
• Assess financial impacts of capital projects and debt implications.
• Develop reserve funding strategies and assess user fees for cost recovery.
• Collaborate with Directors to ensure alignment with priorities.
• Maintain policies, controls, and reporting processes.
• Establish internal controls and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Leadership

Data analysis

Policy development

Education

Business/Accounting/Finance degree

CPA designation

Municipal Government Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

FMW Web

PSD Citywide

Intelli Leisure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Budget & Financial Planning provides overall budget oversight and leads the development of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, three-year operating financial plan forecasts, and 10-year capital plan. This role leads the Budget & Financial Planning team that is responsible for the City’s operating and capital budget processes.

Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Review and analyze financial information, forecasts, and budget submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, reasonableness, and compliance with established policies and guidelines.
• Prepare financial variance reports, forecasts, Council information packages, presentations, and other financial communications to support informed decision‑making.
• Develop annual property tax rates and prepare related property tax bylaws, including analysis of taxation requirements and financial impacts.
• Assess the financial and operational impacts of capital projects, including implications for debt limits, reserves, taxation, and ongoing operating costs.
• Develop and review reserve balance calculations and funding strategies, and review user fees and charges to support cost recovery and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with Directors and the Leadership Team to assess the financial viability of proposed initiatives and ensure alignment with departmental and corporate priorities.
• Develop, review, and maintain financial policies, procedures, reporting tools, and processes to support consistent and effective financial management.
• Establish, document, and maintain internal controls that support the integrity of financial information, effective financial processes, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a University degree in business, accounting, or finance. Ongoing professional development in public sector finance, leadership, and policy, a professional accounting designation (CPA), and Municipal Government Certificate Programs are considered assets. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment, is required, along with 5 years of experience developing and reporting operating and capital budgets, as well as long‑term financial planning and forecasting. Proficiency in financial, budgeting, and enterprise resource planning applications, including Microsoft Dynamics GP, FMW Web, PSD Citywide, and Intelli Leisure, and Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams, is required. Excellent supervisory, management, and leadership skills working across all levels of the organization are essential, along with strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills and the ability to compile and interpret data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and develop practical solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and support timely decision‑making in a changing environment with significant financial implications, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across departments and build positive relationships.

Hours of Work: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday

Duration: November 2, 2026 – July 28, 2028

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages
• Training/education and professional development opportunities
• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities
• This position is not eligible for benefits or pension

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.