Manager, Financial Planning and Accommodations

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

Job summary

The Government of Alberta in Edmonton seeks a Manager, Financial Planning and Accommodations to lead budgeting, forecasting and resource management for the Ministry of Technology & Innovation. You will shape fiscal strategy, provide financial insights to executives, and oversee accommodation planning and a professional team.

Ideal candidates will have a university degree in accounting/finance, a CPA/CA/CMA/CGA designation, 4+ years in budgeting and financial reporting, and experience in the

Qualifications

• University graduation in a field such as Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in budgeting, accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in financial planning for public sector or a large organization.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, leading, and developing teams of professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the ministry's financial strategy and budgets.
• Lead consolidated fiscal planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to Treasury Board and Finance.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and decision-support materials for executives.
• Oversee accommodation and space planning aligned with standards and mandates.
• Develop and lead a high-performing financial planning and accommodation team.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA)

Tools

ERP system (1GX, FATS)

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning and Accommodations

Job Requisition ID: 89002

Ministry: Technology & Innovation

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: Novemeber 19, 2026

Classification: Management, Manager Zone 2

Salary: $3,920.66 - $5,276.07/ Biweekly ($102,329 - $137,705/Yearly)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities. Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.aspx. The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!

Role Responsibilities

Shape financial strategy. Drive fiscal excellence. Enable informed decision-making.

As a strategic leader and trusted financial advisor, the Manager, Financial Planning and accommodations plays a pivotal role in shaping the Ministry’s fiscal direction and ensuring resources are aligned with government priorities. Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning and accommodations, this position leads the Ministry’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management, providing strategic insights and sound financial advice to inform executive decisions and strengthen the stewardship of public resources.

Leading a team of financial professionals, the Manager drives complex financial planning processes, builds strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), Alberta Innovates (AI), and Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, and provides trusted advice on sensitive financial and policy matters. Through sound judgment, strong leadership, and strategic collaboration, this position helps influence key fiscal decisions and advance Ministry priorities, while also overseeing the Ministry’s accommodation and parking requirements.

Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate the ministry consolidated fiscal plan, capital plan and quarterly fiscal update submissions to Treasury Board and Finance. This includes coordinating financial information from the Ministry’s reporting entities.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, forecasts, briefing materials, and recommendations to support executive decision-making. Oversee financial models and business case reviews, assess budget pressures, risks, variances, surpluses and deficits, and provide advice on resource allocation and financial management.
• Lead internal budget allocation and monthly forecasting processes, which are used by senior management as ongoing resources to support decision-making and financial control.
• Lead the Department’s accommodation and space planning requirements, ensuring alignment with Alberta Infrastructure’s standards and mandate, and coordinate the resolution of accommodation-related issues.
• Lead and develop a team of financial planning and accommodation professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and advisory services. Foster a collaborative, client-focused environment while overseeing performance management, staff development, and alignment with Ministry priorities.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS 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.

Some Of The Competencies Critical For This Position Are

• Systems Thinking: You will consider how work completed can impact various other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service.
• Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.
• Drive for Results: You will work with your team to set goals and priorities and deliver outcomes that are consistent with the department's direction.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field such as Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in budgeting, accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in financial planning for public sector or a large organization.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, leading, and developing teams of professional staff.

Equivalencies

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets

• An Accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA)
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of Financial Administration Act, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB), GOA financial systems, directives, and policies.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP System (1GX, FATS) in order to evaluate, review and monitor internal financial and performance measurement controls and systems and provide advice.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of relevant cross-government legislation including Government Organization Act (Ministry mandate), Sustainable Fiscal Planning and Reporting Act (Ministry and GOA Business Plans, Annual Reports, etc.), Financial Administration Act (Accountabilities of individuals involved in government expenditures and financial reporting), Appropriation Acts (Provide authority for Ministry budgets)

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Edmonton

A written assessment may be required as part of the interview process.

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

Applicants being considered for this position may be required to complete a Level 2 Enhanced Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check along with a credit check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

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

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.

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service .
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• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information .
• Professional learning and development .
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
• 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 TAS Administrator Name at TAS Administrator Email Address .