Divisional Financial Coordinator

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Are you a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where you can showcase your financial and administrative skills? Would you like to contribute to the financial planning for the Customer Care Division? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

You will:
• provide support and advice to ADM/directors on management of the division's finances and resource allocation
• plan, coordinate and control the development and implementation of financial and business management tools, processes and services for the division
• coordinate the results based planning and allocation/estimates process and the provision of financial and business management analyses, consultation and advice
• develop briefings, presentations, submissions and reports to Treasury Board/Management Board
• provide leadership and financial expertise to Divisional financial staff regarding financial planning and management
• review, analyze and report on budgets and provide advice
• identify financial trends, risks and opportunities; and providing reports and recommendations
• assist in the development and implementation of training programs, communication tools and materials
• lead and participate on cross-functional teams and projects
• plan and coordinate divisional accommodations and facilities requirements
• assist with the development and maintenance of mechanisms to support and monitor all projects
• coordinate and monitor procurement projects, develop journals and purchase orders

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What you bring to the team

Financial and administration knowledge:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of financial and administrative systems and procedures related to budget preparation/administration and the monitoring of financial resources
• You have knowledge of/the ability to gain knowledge of government, ministry and branch financial budget, variance analysis, and business/financial planning and allocation process
• You have the ability to gain knowledge of strategic direction and policies of the Division and Ministry, and of the government decision-making process
• You have demonstrated knowledge of budget allocation/tracking processing, expenditure forecasting, variance/risk analysis to provide advice to managers, financial staff and stakeholders.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have effective organization, coordination, and team leadership skills to plan/prioritize activities, provide direction to staff, third party vendors and suppliers
• You have strong oral and written communication skills to advise clients on business and financial planning, reporting, and budgeting processes
• You can maintain effective liaison with all levels of contacts and provide leadership for the development of the division's business plan

Research and analytical skills:

• You have knowledge of/the ability to gain knowledge of ministry and branch financial and data management systems to conduct research and analysis of information.
• You can assess, interpret, and report on complex financial information to make reports and/or to recommend courses of action
• You can conduct cost-benefit analysis and recommend improvements to Divisional financial and service delivery systems

Computer skills:

• You have demonstrated experience with computer applications (spreadsheets, word processing, and financial management software including but not limited to IFIS) to maintain and analyze information and produce reports.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• E-MG-189930/22

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.