BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is a trusted partner to ministry leadership, providing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and strategic advice that supports sound decision-making and responsible stewardship of public resources. Working closely with executives and program areas, the team helps align resources with priorities, identifies risks and opportunities, and supports major transformation initiatives. Through modern tools, data-driven analysis, and strong client relationships, the team is working together to enable better decisions and stronger outcomes for our clients and citizens.

The Role
The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for planning and coordinating the Ministry of Finance budgeting function, including overseeing all annual budgeting activities with the various financial authorities. This includes providing and overseeing a range of financial management services, advice, and expertise to divisional and other entity clients, focussed on budget development and management, submissions, forecasting and reporting. Working closely with ministry executive, the position is responsible for analysing financial management issues, identifying alternatives, and recommending solutions that address immediate and longer-term operational and strategic requirements, in accordance with legislation, central policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles. This role is often required to support ad hoc initiatives and exercises related to expertise and skills of the role, that are in addition to regular duties and responsibilities in collaboration with TBS, the CFO and EFO.

This is a demanding and challenging role supporting FIN and PREM with financial planning and analysis services, lead on key initiatives, SME for budgeting and forecasting tool development, experienced in building a team to support achieving outcomes, able to manage multiple competing priorities, technically proficient in budgeting/forecasting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. 
• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and a proven track record in handling highly confidential strategic information and documents, including experience in designing and delivering presentations or materials on financial issues to senior officials.
• A minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience, which may include a combination of:
  • Financial planning, goal setting, resource allocation and shared services delivery.
  • Budget development and financial analysis.
  • Establishing collaborative relationships with senior management and stakeholders. 
  • Financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and estimates, including Treasury Board Submissions.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the leadership and supervision of staff.
• Experience in strategic business planning and risk management.
• Experience working with financial legislation and policies, such as the Financial Administration Act and the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• 3 years experience in the leadership and supervision of staff.

For questions regarding this position, please contact shalegh.ringma@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work several days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
An Enhanced Security Screening (ESS) will be required.
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.

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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.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.