Manager, Budget & Financial Planning

City of Fort Saskatchewan

Fort Saskatchewan

On-site

CAD 170,555,000 - 200,642,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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50% discount for city facilities

Competitive wages

Not eligible for benefits or pension

Job summary

City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a Manager, Budget & Financial Planning to oversee the annual operating and capital budgets, three-year forecasts, and 10-year capital plan. The role leads the Budget & Financial Planning team and collaborates with Directors and the Leadership Team to ensure financial viability and alignment with priorities.

The position requires a University degree in business, accounting, or finance, CPA designation, and at least five years of budget experience in a

Qualifications

University degree in business, accounting, or finance is required.
CPA designation and Municipal Government Certificate Programs are assets.
Minimum 5 years in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, preferably in municipal/public sector.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze financial information, forecasts, and budget submissions for accuracy and compliance.
Prepare variance reports, forecasts, and council information packages.
Develop annual property tax rates and related bylaws; analyze taxation and financial impacts.
Assess financial/operational impacts of capital projects and long-term costs.
Develop and review reserve balances, funding strategies, and user fees for cost recovery.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in business/accounting/finance

CPA designation

Municipal Government Certificate Programs

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

FMW Web

PSD Citywide

Intelli Leisure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Organization

City of Fort Saskatchewan

Region

Alberta

Application Deadline

October 13, 2026

Type

Temporary Full-time

Category

Financial administration

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.

Requirements

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

Salary & Benefits

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