BAND 2 – Manager, Budgeting and Financial Management – Closing date extended

The Team
The Business & Financial Management team offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with abundant learning opportunities. This 30-member team, including 1 Director, 7 Managers, and 22 Analysts, is relatively new and provides essential client-focused financial expertise across the ministry. Working here means collaborating with colleagues from various departments and ministries, supporting impactful decisions that allow service providers to focus on helping children, youth, and families in BC. If you’re looking for a place where teamwork and support are at the heart of everything we do, this is the perfect environment to grow and make a meaningful impact.

The Role
In this Manager, Budgeting and Financial Management role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to help ministry clients achieve their business and financial goals while overseeing the ministry’s financial administration. Your work will directly impact the lives of children, youth, and families across BC by ensuring funds are allocated effectively and budgets support vital programs. This role is perfect for someone eager to make a real difference, grow professionally, and contribute to meaningful improvements in financial stewardship and community well-being.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant), plus three (3) years *related experience; OR,
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Commerce, Business or Public Administration, or related field, plus three (3) years *related experience; OR,
• Completion of Level 3 of the Financial Management Certificate program, plus five (5) years *related experience.
• Recent (with last 2 years) experience in leadership and supervision of staff.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.

*Related experience can be achieved through a combination of any three (3) of the following:

• Budget development, financial planning and analysis, budget monitoring, and lead the preparation of reports for organizational leaders.
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with internal and external partners.
• Analysis of complex financial and business issues and preparing high-level briefings, documents, and presentations to support budget development and evaluation.
• Analysis of financial data for variances and trends and recommendations of remedial action. 
• Experience preparing forecast and financial reports for Executive, Organizational Leaders, or External Stakeholders, as required.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Professional accounting designation.

Willingness Statements:

• Travel may be required within the Province of BC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact sarah.v.johnson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (November 20, 2024): Posting closing date extended to November 27, 2024.
There are currently 2 temporary opportunities available until June 30, 2025. These positions may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
 

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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