Business Strategy, Decision Support and Fiscal Planning Lead

Business Strategy, Decision Support and Fiscal Planning LeadJoin to apply for the Business Strategy, Decision Support and Fiscal Planning Lead role at Attorney General | Procureur généralBusiness Strategy, Decision Support and Fiscal Planning LeadJoin to apply for the Business Strategy, Decision Support and Fiscal Planning Lead role at Attorney General | Procureur généralGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Lead bold financial strategies that shape government programs and drive real impactLeverage your strong financial and technical expertise, along with your analytical and communication skills, to drive impactful decisions. If you are a results-driven professional who connects policy, program delivery, and finance, we invite you to apply now and make a real difference with our Business and Fiscal Planning Branch.About the jobAs a member of the dynamic Fiscal Planning team, you'll serve as the vital link between ministry clients and central agencies, driving strategic corporate business and fiscal planning initiatives that shape decision-making across the organization. You will:• support and lead the development of the ministry's business and fiscal plans, and the development of proposals, to secure program resources• provide strategic business, financial and program planning advice, risk analysis and functional support as a subject matter expert• lead project teams, from the initial development of the project framework to full implementation and completion, always meeting stringent timelines• support a comprehensive ministry forecasting process throughout the fiscal cycle for in-year, monthly and quarterly expenditure management and reporting process• provide technical guidance, leadership, training and mentoring to staffWhat you bring to the teamFinancial, accounting and business planning knowledgeYou have knowledge of:• financial and accounting principles, capital planning and asset management, financial management frameworks and principles, policies, processes and structures• business and financial operations, including forecasting and expenditure management, sound business practices, organizational concepts, systems analysis, and evaluation systems analysis• practices and techniques in the area of strategic/business planning, budgeting, financial analysis, and performance managementAnalytical and problem-solving skills• research and analyze complex financial issues, identify options, and make strategic recommendations supported by clear presentations and briefings• review budgets, spending, and performance data, and provide advice on financial planning, resource allocation, and program effectiveness• spot financial risks and trends, evaluate their impact, and help prioritize key business and program decisionsProject management, leadership and technology skills• lead strategic business planning and provide expert advice on various ministry initiatives and projects• use your leadership skills to coordinate work and support other unit staff to deliver quality outputs on time• use computers and standard software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to produce reports and submissions, as well as specialized financial systems (e.g., ORBIT, IFIS, and forecast reporting systems) to collect and analyze dataCommunication, advisory and consultation skills• explain complex financial and policy information clearly and persuasively through reports, briefings, and presentations tailored to diverse audiences, including senior leadership• collaborate with internal and external partners, using tact and diplomacy to exchange information, provide advice, and build strong working relationships• present recommendations on complex issues, using consultation, persuasion, and negotiation skills to influence decisions and resolve differing viewpoints• create communication strategies to support business cases, submissions, and risk mitigation effortsDon't meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidateHow we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyWhat we offerThe Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and moreOur comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)• group health, dental, life and disability benefits• a range of vacation and leave options• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling servicesAdditional informationAddress:Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioSchedule: 6Category: Finance and EconomicsPosted on: Tuesday, August 19, 2025Note:About security checks:A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them 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.T-AG-232910/25(2)How to apply:Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 232910, by Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. 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