BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Financial Management, Policy and Compliance Branch is an established team that plays a key role in supporting the Ministry’s financial stewardship and accountability. The branch provides expertise in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, policy development, financial systems support, debt and financing management, revenue and accounts management, facilities management, and financial oversight of several Crown corporations. As the Director, Financial Strategy and Decision Support, you will lead a small, collaborative team that works with diverse colleagues across the ministry and Crown corporations, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where different perspectives are valued and contribute to strong financial oversight and informed decision-making for British Columbians.

The Role
As the Director, Financial Strategy and Decision Support, you will provide senior financial leadership and expert advice to program areas, major projects, and Crown agencies across the Ministry. In this role, you will lead the development of long-term financial strategies, frameworks, policies, and processes that support sound decision-making, accountability, and effective stewardship of public resources. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with diverse partners, champion inclusive leadership, and support the Chief Financial Officer in ensuring the Ministry’s finances are managed responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with legislative requirements and best practices.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Considerable (minimum of four (4) years) related experience in each of the following:
  • providing tactical and strategic advice to senior leadership on key financial issues to inform/influence executive decision-making including creating and presenting briefing documents and other financial reports
  • working with the Financial Administration Act and the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act
  • experience working with complex accounting issues in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including new and emerging guidance
  • assessing financial performance and risk management of significant and multifaceted programs/projects
  • planning, initiating and implementing change processes
  • interpreting legislation
  • progressive leadership experience including leading diverse teams of specialists, professionals and external resources
  • supervising management and unionized staff

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sara.Neate@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment July 30, 2026: Posting closing date extended to August 10, 2026.
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Victoria.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.