Senior Financial Planning Advisor

Job Description
The Senior Financial Planning Advisor is a key member of the Financial Planning Branch that provides highly complex and detailed financial information to be used by all levels of the organization to inform strategic short and long-term decisions that set the direction for the future growth and development of Strathcona County.
This position is responsible for providing in-depth financial accounting, planning and budgeting expertise to develop funding strategies for priority based, multi-year operating and capital budgets. This position is leading and coordinating continuous enhancement, implementation, and maintenance of budgeting and Financial Planning processes. The role provides key support to all levels of the organization as an influential and trusted advisor.
Responsibilities

• Support the Manager, Financial Planning in ensuring short, medium and long-term financial plans are available to support achievement of Strathcona County strategic goals and objectives
• Provide expertise and input to inform short, and medium budgets and long-term financial plans, including developing analyses and projections to inform County capital plans, capital and operational funding strategies, and revenue and operations strategies
• Draft Financial Planning reports and presentations for submission to the Executive Team and Council
• Lead and coordinate the provision of strategic Financial Planning and accounting expertise essential for the enhancement, implementation, and maintenance of the budgeting and Financial Planning processes
• Collaborate with senior representatives of Financial and Strategic Services and County departments to update and maintain budgeting processes and data and analyze critical data
• Develop reports and recommendations based on analyses for consideration by other departments, Executive Team and Council to make strategic decisions
• Provide financial expertise and guidance essential to the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of the Program Based Budgeting and Financial Reporting process
• Provide strategic financial accounting expertise to facilitate development of the annual operating and capital budgets for Strathcona County
• Provide guidance and support to project teams made up of Financial and Strategic Services and County business area representatives, consultants and contracted resources

Qualificationsand Skills

• Minimum of a University degree and professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning and management, preferably within a municipal environment setting, that includes complex strategic planning, analyses, information and consultation
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, and planning
• Experience in project management is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain a corporate mindset and interact positively throughout the organization and with the public
• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to work with Council and senior management
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to carry out a variety of projects, to work independently and with initiative

Who we are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
  • Retirement and pension programs
  • Paid and unpaid leave programs
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.