Senior Financial Analyst

COMPETITION #MLL292/25-26-E Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Employment equity will be considered therefore applicants who identify as women, Indigenous people, members of racialized groups, and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know how we can meet your needs. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting with budgeting and process to ensure effective use of financial resources and alignment to corporate strategies. This position serves as a key senior member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, which is responsible for business planning, budgeting, forecasting, business case review, and analysis and reporting of financial information to management on an ongoing basis. Duties Review, analyze and provide recommendations regarding budgeting decisions to ensure that divisional business plans, revenues and operating expenditures are in accordance with approvedinitiatives. Coordinate the compilation and analysis of the capital budget based on the Executive Management Committee (EMC) approved capital initiatives. Work with the Strategic Business Planning Committee (SBPC) or similar team to provide any required information for initiative prioritization. Review and analyze the FTE and salaries/benefits (S&B) data provided by Human Resources to ensure completeness and accuracy and make any necessary revisions. Provide future S&B calculations for inclusion in the budget based on collective bargaining agreements and other reliable information sources. Ensure Workforce information captures potential budget impact in salaries and benefits arising from proposed legislation and collective bargaining agreements. Review annual business plans for assigned divisions and prepare for/participate in the annual business planning presentations delivered by divisions to EMC. Document decisions and issues relating to business planning presentations and follow up with assigned business/service units to ensure completion within established timelines. Coordinate the input of budgets into the budget system for all divisions and input final approved budget into MBLL’s financial system. Support the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis in ensuring that budget timelines and regulatory compliance are adhered to. Analyze and provide recommendations on operating and capital initiatives arising from the business plans of assigned business/service units. Document the preliminary and final budgets for assigned business/service units for distribution to departments and/or division. Assist in the development, review and analysis of the business planning process to ensure effective use of financial resources and alignment with the corporate strategy. Develop and maintain contacts with assigned business/service units (Business Planners, Directors, Executives, etc.) to provide advice and challenge; communication of decisions; research and follow up on inquiries of senior decision makers; and facilitation of meetings as required. Review, challenge and provide advice and recommendations on business cases and board submissions developed by divisions, including assessment of the feasibility of financial and non-financial proposals presented to produce high‑quality documents that support fiscally responsible decisions and investments. Evaluate and process requests for transfers of budget resources (operating & capital) within and between business/service units after obtaining required approvals. Review HRIS requests to determine S&B budget impact. Prepare budget transfers and reflect changes to financial and budget systems. Process approved changes in FTEs and any budgetary impacts between and within business/service units resulting from FTE transfers, conversion, reclassifications, and corporate reorganization. Communicate to Human Resources any inconsistencies between HR and budgeting system reports and coordinate addressing reporting issues with Human Resources and impacted areas. Update and maintain the current budget system as a super‑user, including design and maintenance of templates, processes, workflow and databases. Maintain and administer users of budgeting system, including setup of new budget planner and accounting support. Ensure timely updates of Charts of Account changes and processing of related budget transfers in the budget system. Provide expert, specialized analysis of financial data and determine the impact it will have to the organization considering relevant internal/external business factors Contribute to the development of the annual Corporate Business Plan for submission to government and the general public. Compile, analyze, and review proposed operating budget for submission to the Board of Directors. Review, analyze and contribute to completion of government estimate package to the province of Manitoba’s Treasury Board Secretariat.Analyze and prepare salaries & benefits and other budgetary impacts related to collective bargaining discussions and negotiations. Report and analyze financial results and assist in the preparation of short and long‑term forecasts, reports and presentations for use by senior management. Ensure that internal reporting and presentation requirements are met on a timely and accurate basis. Complete analyses, reports and presentations on other financial issues as required, including supporting Statistics Canada’s request for financial information. Provide expert, specialized analysis of financial data and determine the impact it will have to the organization considering relevant internal/external business factors. Create ad hoc reports for financial analysis. Other related duties as assigned. Primary Qualifications A professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) and/or completion of a post‑secondary degree in Commerce or Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook), and knowledge of accounting based system software. Ongoing professional development is required to maintain designation(s) and keep up‑to‑date on changes in the profession. A minimum of three years progressively responsible experience in a computerized accounting environment, specifically in budget planning and financial analysis. Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to encourage ongoing contact with other operational staff and external organizations. The ability to work alone and as part of a team. The core competencies for this position include achieving quality results, adaptability/managing change, communication, customer service, decision making and problem solving, integrity and building trust, teamwork and cooperation and valuing diversity. These competencies are deemed important for the success of the position and organization. Satisfactory work performance in the preceding twelve (12) months is a requirement. Attendance rate will be a factor in the pre‑screening process. Secondary Qualifications Bilingual (French/English) language skills. ***Testing may form part of the screening/selection process. Employment Equity will be a factor in the recruitment process. Circumstances may arise where the bulletin may need to be withdrawn or the number of positions may need to be increased. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr