Finance Business Strategist

3 months ago

Calgary, Canada City of Calgary Full time

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As the Finance Business Strategist you will identify issues, propose solutions, implement strategies, projects and programs, and ensure sustainment of new initiatives, processes and programs. You will communicate regularly with the Senior Management team delivering strategic recommendations and presenting solutions, project plans and outcomes. Primary duties include:

- Lead the development and standardization of Finance processes by conducting process gap analysis, process mapping, documenting processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement, determining requirements, developing project charters, creating risk registers, communication plans and change management plans.
- Enable optimized utilization of the City's financial systems by identifying opportunities for automation and optimal utilization of systems.
- Develop training materials in a variety of formats and ensuring the training materials are accessible on the corporate Learning Management System and myCity.
- Lead projects and project teams for Finance based on Business Units goals and objectives.
- Conduct research and gap analysis to develop and coordinate key workforce strategy programs on behalf of the Finance Management team in collaboration with Finance partners.
- Develop annual plans for employee development opportunities.
- Establish and maintain external partnership agreements.
- Conduct research and analysis of business unit trends, perform gap analysis and needs assessment to advise Finance Directors and senior leadership of current trends and information.
- Develop recommendations for process and policy improvement and business improvement initiatives within the Finance business unit and support implementations of potential changes.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Science or a related discipline with at least 8 years of job-related experience OR;
- A Professional Designation such as a Chartered Professional Accountant and at least 5 years of job-related experience OR;
- A master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Science or a related discipline with at least 5 years of related job experience.
- Experience with process documentation, process redesign, and successful implementation of process and service improvement initiatives will be given preference.
- Experience with project management facilitation and/or client negotiation will be considered assets.
- Success in this position requires:

- Strong political acumen and the ability to work in ambiguous environments.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, communication and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to prioritize, build consensus among internal/external partners and influence others.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Finance
- Position Type: 4 Temporary (up to 18 months)
- Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
- Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $47.77 - 63.92 per hour (2024 Rates)
- Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310437

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