Are you a financially-savvy and results-oriented individual looking for a challenging opportunity? If so, bring your financial expertise to the Ministry of Education, Corporate Finance and Services Branch where you will provide financial and analytical services in support of the branch's business planning initiatives.
About the job
You will:
• provide financial services, advice and analytical expertise on business and financial planning and analysis; budget coordination; expenditure management; financial policy development and co-ordination; and financial tracking and reporting
• provide issues management expertise, and analytical and advisory services to projects that promote and support the use of evidence-based analysis of key ministry program funding against program specific and system-wide strategic risks and economic patterns for financial and non-financial reporting requirements
• identify research requirements, synthesize results and make recommendations on program-related issues
What you bring to the team
Financial Expertise
You have knowledge of and skills in:
• general government financial management principles, policies and processes, financial management frameworks and guidelines; relevant legislation; understanding of financial documents and knowledge of program analysis
• budget allocation processes, expenditure forecasting, variance and risk analysis to provide advice and support
• planning, development, analysis, control and monitoring of financial information and functions of financial systems to ensure accuracy/integrity of financial information provided for business planning
• performance measurement and reporting to participate in analysis, interpretation and communication of performance data
• evidence-based scenario development; funding, fiscal management theory, practice, fiscal planning cycle and processes, trends and directions; financial management and risk management principles and practices
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
You can:
• interpret and assess financial information requests and formulate and provide timely effective recommendations to senior management
• interpret and apply financial directives and policies in support of business planning, budget development/ management and financial forecasting, reporting and analysis requirements
• analyze financial issues/problems, variance reports and funding shortfalls and formulate and recommend solutions
• analyze proposed policy changes, new initiatives and fiscal problems, examine cross-program implications, identify financial risks, and recommend business plan/financial solutions for review by management
• evaluate financial performance, assess cost efficiency and fiscal/financial risk potential of ministry corporate/program options/activities, and advise on resolving accounting financial issues for effective business planning and financial management
• analyze corporate/program trends, identify current and potential issues, and recommend business plan modifications; including conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Consultation and Client Relationship Skills
You have:
• consultation and client relationship skills to develop and maintain good working relationships with ministry managers and central agency staff to negotiate decisions in the ministry's best interests
• the ability to deal tactfully with stakeholders regarding varying issues
• political acuity and commitment to customer service to take a long-term perspective in understanding and addressing partners' and stakeholders' issues and needs, while ensuring sustainability of successful outcomes over time
Organizational and Coordination Skills
• You have organizational and coordination skills in order to plan/prioritize activities, provide direction to staff, coordinate the integration of information from multiple sources and ensure that frequently tight and conflicting deadlines are met.
Communication Skills
• You have communication skills to prepare and present briefing notes, in-year submissions, business cases, financial reports/data to senior management and central agencies, and to explain financial analysis, discrepancies or other areas of concern to non-technical audiences.
• You can apply your knowledge of training and adult learning theories, principles and practices and communication techniques to support the development, design and delivery of the branch's annual training program.
• You have presentation and influencing skills to provide business planning guidance to senior management and staff.
Computer Skills
• You have knowledge of computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software and understanding and knowledge of financial database (e.g. ORACLE etc.)
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