Description:
Reporting to the County Manager/CAO, the General Manager, Financial and Business Planning Services plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates overall operations of the Financial and Business Planning service areas of the County. The service area consists of Assessment, Finance (Analysis & Reporting and Cash Control) and Business Advisory and Planning (Insurance/Risk Management, Procurement, Asset Management, and Business Planning Advisory functions).
As the General Manager of our Financial and Business Planning Services, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of the area and driving its growth and success. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of professionals, developing and implementing business strategies, and ensuring the delivery of top-notch financial planning services while working with other departments.
Responsibilities in this role include:
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Financial and Business Planning service areas.
- As a member of the County’s Senior Management Team, work collaboratively to advance the County as established in the County’s strategic plan.
- Develop and execute business plans and strategies to achieve departmental and County goals.
- Manage a team of financial advisors and planning specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
- Stay up-to-date with public sector trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Monitor and analyze departmental performance, making data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Collaborate with other department heads to drive cross-functional initiatives and achieve County-wide objectives.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and financial forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with Municipal Government Act, Public Sector Accounting and applicable regulations and County policies.
- Represent the County at events and conferences as may be required.
- Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the department.
- Participate in recommending policy to Council and procedure development for the Financial and Business Planning service areas and the County.
Qualifications
- Formal post-secondary education (degree) in a related field, for example, business, accounting, assessment, political science, or law.
- Recognized professional designation in a related field preferred.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation in good standing.
- Minimum ten years of public administration experience, five years in a senior leadership, preferably in a field related to a corporate or financial services department.
- Working knowledge of Municipal Government Act
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, investment strategies, and wealth management.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance in the financial services for public sector.
- Proven track record of achieving financial targets and business growth.