Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Budget & Financial Planning provides overall budget oversight and leads the development of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, three-year operating financial plan forecasts, and 10-year capital plan. This role leads the Budget & Financial Planning team that is responsible for the City’s operating and capital budget processes.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will possess a University degree in business, accounting, or finance. Ongoing professional development in public sector finance, leadership, and policy, a professional accounting designation (CPA), and Municipal Government Certificate Programs are considered assets. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment, is required, along with 5 years of experience developing and reporting operating and capital budgets, as well as long-term financial planning and forecasting. Proficiency in financial, budgeting, and enterprise resource planning applications, including Microsoft Dynamics GP, FMW Web, PSD Citywide, and Intelli Leisure, and Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams, is required. Excellent supervisory, management, and leadership skills working across all levels of the organization are essential, along with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to compile and interpret data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and develop practical solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and support timely decision-making in a changing environment with significant financial implications, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across departments and build positive relationships.
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday
Duration: November 2, 2026 – July 28, 2028
We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:
