Senior Advisor-Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

The Senior Advisor Budget is a key member of the Financial Planning Branch that provides complex financial information to all levels of the organization to support strategic decisions that will 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 multi-year operating and capital position leads and coordinates continuous enhancement implementation and maintenance of multi-year planning and execution processes. The role provides key support to all levels of the organization as an influential and trusted senior advisor.

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 Multi-Year Planning and Execution (MYPE) processes
Collaborate with senior representatives of Financial and Strategic Servicesand County departments to update and maintain MYPE budgeting processes and data and analyze critical data
Develop reports and recommendations based on analyses of MYPE data for consideration by other departments Executive Team and Council to make strategic decisions
Provide guidance and support to project teams made up ofFinancial and Strategic Services and County business area representatives consultants and contracted resources
Related degree with a minimum of 7 years experience in financial planning and managementthat includes complex strategic planning analyses and consultation
Extensive knowledge of financial accounting budgeting and planningpreferably within a municipal environment setting
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
Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.
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
Employee and family assistance program
Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. Senior IC