Manager of Operating Budget Review

Under the General Direction of the Corporate Manager of Financial Planning and Review the Manager of Operating Budget Review (MOBR) maintains an effective operating budget/departmental business plan review cycle within an overall fiscal framework and acts as project manager for the development, review and approval processes. The MOBR implements a regular and consistent review forum for departmental business plans, the annual operating budget, and an in-year review to support the decision-making process.

This position supports the operating budget decision making process and is involved in related meetings with the Corporate Budget Team, Budget Working Group, and members of the Executive Policy Committee. The MOBR has a significant and comprehensive interface with City departments to ensure budget guidelines are implemented by providing advice and guidance to departmental controllers. Additional functions include developing and leading an annual operating training session for departments on operating budget development requirements and processes.

This position leads the analysis and review of departmental budget submissions and provides direction and support in this regard. The emphasis will be on independent and objective financial analysis of proposals to support the decision-making process, including the challenge of departmental assumptions used in the operating budget submissions.

**As the **_Manager of Operating Budget Review, _**you will**:

- Manage the annual development process for the City's operating budgets (tax-supported, utility and special operating agency operations).
- Provide a regular and consistent review forum for the annual operating budgets, and in-year report preparation with operating budget implications to support the administrative decision making process.
- In conjunction with the Corporate Manager of Financial Planning and Review, facilitates all stages of the decision making process including tabling of the preliminary operating budget through to the adoption by Council of the operating budget.
- Provide direction and support to Senior Financial Review Analysts (SFRA) within the Division (including both direct and all Divisional staff) and to the Division as a whole.
- Recommend and draft long and short-term corporate fiscal strategy and planning options designed to meet City objectives, participates in developing corporate financial and strategic plans and corresponding financial policies to be widely communicated within the organization.
- Provide direction and support in budget system development to ensure alignment and consistency with overall budget direction.

**Your education and qualifications include**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration major in Accounting or other related education.
- Experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, and preparing complex financial and statistical reports, records, or proposals including budgeting and financial analysis.
- Thorough knowledge of the City's budget format, business process, policies and procedures related to budgeting, as well as knowledge of the City's financial reporting and accounting structures would be preferred.
- Supervisory skills demonstrating leadership and mentoring.
- Strong oral communication skills demonstrating the ability to effectively provide advice and recommendations to senior administration and elected officials with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior private and public officials, all levels of staff and general public
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to meet multiple competing demands in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to proficiently utilize computerized financial systems.
- Ability to implement relevant industry best practices towards future innovations.
- Ability to understand and interpret the City of Winnipeg Act and other legislation related to the financial matters of the City of Winnipeg.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

**Conditions of employment**:

- Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) in good standing.