Manager Children’s Services Business Planning

Lead strategic business planning for Halton Region’s Children’s Services, combining financial management with a hybrid schedule and three onsite days weekly.

As Manager, Business Planning, you will oversee funding, budgeting, forecasting, and financial accountability for early learning and childcare services. You will guide complex business functions, advise senior leadership, and support service system management responsibilities. The position administers approximately $280 million while ensuring legislative, funding, and reporting compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Children's Services funding planning, administration, and oversight
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, analysis, allocations, reporting, audits, and controls
• Advise leadership on financial, operational, and policy matters
• Oversee provider risk management, reviews, and contractual compliance
• Lead business planning professionals and foster continuous improvement

Requirements:

• University degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, or related field
• Minimum five years of progressive management experience
• Experience managing government-funded programs and financial functions
• Knowledge of accountability frameworks, controls, risk, and legislation
• Strong strategic, analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Bring financial leadership, strategic planning, and accountability expertise to advance Halton Region’s early learning and childcare system.

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