Manager, Financial Planning

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta seeks a Manager of Financial Planning to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the ministry. You will guide a team of finance professionals, ensuring resources are planned and aligned with priorities in a complex government environment.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, directing short- and long-term budget planning, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• University graduation in Business, Commerce, Accounting or other related field; four years of progressively related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and coordination for the annual budget submission to Treasury Board in proper format.
• Coordinates the construction of the fiscal year budget by branch based on requests and management decisions.
• Acts as primary contact with Budget Development Managers to resolve budgetary and forecast issues.
• Leads and coordinates the preparation, collection and analysis of financial data for senior management review.
• Compiles and consolidates expenditure forecasts and related analyses for senior management.
• Coordinates development and interpretation of financial management reports and briefing materials for senior managers.
• Leads and coordinates quarterly fiscal update financial data for senior management review.
• Provides leadership, coaching, guidance, and training to support professional development of (Senior) Budget Officers.
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews work to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Provides financial expertise and advice for special projects or cross-government initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve financial planning, forecasting, reporting and processes and leads/improves implementations.
• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders within the Ministry, Treasury Board and Finance, and other ministries.

Skills

Budget coordination

Expenditure forecasting

Financial analysis

Staff leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting or related field

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Job Information

Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning

Job Requisition ID: 87620

Ministry: Affordability and Utilities

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found

Classification: Manager, Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705/year)

The Ministry of Affordability and Utilities leads and coordinates government’s ongoing efforts to make everyday life more affordable, manages and develops policy for the development of the province's utilities sector and oversees a reliable and affordable electricity system for Albertans.

To learn more about Affordability and Utilities, follow this link: https://www.alberta.ca/affordability-and-utilities.

Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for fiscal planning, budgeting, and public sector accountability? The Manager, Financial Planning leads a team of finance professionals responsible for delivering critical budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis services that support departmental and ministry-wide decision-making. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial resources are effectively planned, managed, and aligned with organizational priorities in a complex and evolving environment.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will lead short- and long-term budget planning, expenditure forecasting, and fiscal reporting processes, while providing expert analysis and recommendations to support government decision-making. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the Alberta Utilities Commission and Balancing Pool, you will navigate complex financial issues, develop strategic financial plans, support Treasury Board and legislative processes, and help ensure the effective stewardship of public resources. You will also represent the department on cross-government committees and initiatives that promote fiscal accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and coordination for the compilation and consolidation of the Ministry's annual budget submission to Treasury Board in proper presentation format.
• Coordinates the construction of the fiscal year budget by branch based on each branch's request and management decisions.
• Acts as the primary contact with the Treasury Board Secretariat’s Budget Development Managers to resolve budgetary and forecast issues.
• Leads and coordinates the preparation, collection and analysis of financial data for review by the Department's senior management team.
• Compiles and consolidates expenditure forecasts, and prepares related analysis for submission and review to the department's senior management team.
• Coordinates the development and interpretation of financial management reports and briefing materials submitted to senior managers to support informed decision-making.
• Leads and coordinates the preparation, collection and analysis of quarterly fiscal update financial data for review by senior management.
• Provides leadership, coaching, guidance, and training to support the professional development and career growth of (Senior) Budget Officers.
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews work to ensure deliverables are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established timelines.
• Provides financial expertise and advice to support special projects, ministry initiatives, and cross-government priorities.
• Identifies opportunities to improve financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business processes and leads or supports implementation of improvements.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders within the Ministry, Treasury Board and Finance, and other ministries.

Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking – Consistently takes a holistic and long‑term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.
• Creative Problem Solving – Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.
• Agility – Identifies alternative approaches or courses of action in unclear and complex situations. Supports others to identify, assess, and use alternative approaches.
• Drive for Results – Clarifies objectives and taps into a variety of available resources within the organization; ensuring that roles and contributions are clear. Sets performance standards and monitoring processes to ensure deviations from the plan are identified at an early stage.
• Build Collaborative Environments – Engages others to think broadly about impacts of projects, brings differing perspectives together and encourages debate. Works with others to identify and remove barriers.

Qualifications

University graduation in Business, Commerce, Accounting or other related field, supplemented by four years of progressively related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Required

• Experience coordinating, compiling, and consolidating annual budgets.
• Experience preparing and analyzing expenditure forecasts and financial reports.
• Experience providing financial analysis, advice, and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Experience leading or supervising staff.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships related to budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning.

Assets

• Experience with Treasury Board submissions, fiscal updates, or government budgeting processes.
• Experience preparing briefing materials for senior executives, Treasury Board, or Ministers.
• Experience leading financial planning, forecasting, reporting, or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience providing financial expertise and advice for special projects or cross-ministry initiatives.

This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (In-office). Location is downtown Edmonton.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen at [e-mail].