Senior Manager, Finance

Position Title: Senior Manager Finance (Controller) (Finance) (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid) Status of Employment: Permanent Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever‑changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians. Unposting Date 59 PM This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department. Your role CBC Local Services Finance is looking for a Senior Manager Controller Finance to join our CBC Atlantic Regional team responsible for the Atlantic region (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island). We are a 24‑7 breaking news radio programming and digital content organization with reach across television, radio, online and mobile platforms. Based in Halifax you will lead the CBC Atlantic Region Finance team and will be integral to the Regional Management team, working directly with program and operations leaders, providing a high degree of professional counsel and advice to ensure financial decisions support local and corporate strategies. Reporting to the Senior Director Finance Local Services you will be responsible for the business management of the day‑to‑day activities of CBC News and Radio programming and operations. This role includes a broad range of financial and non‑financial responsibilities and deals with confidential and sensitive local services strategy initiatives. Key areas of responsibility Manage and execute Atlantic Region annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and business reporting. Provide detailed analysis of business operations including monthly and quarterly expenditure tracking, budget variances, recommending and implementing courses of action to maintain budget integrity. Present results to Senior Director Finance and Regional Director. Provide guidance on cost‑effective production schedules to make daily business decisions for the production unit(s) in order to achieve overall program objectives. Provide financial support and guidance for complex projects such as Federal and Provincial Elections and evolving technical aspects tied to production of live events. Interpret, explain, report on and provide advice on business management issues to Senior Management, Program Producers and other non‑financial programming managers. Adapt and evolve the Finance support role to better partner with the business and operations to provide analytic support both anticipating and reflecting ongoing and future business support requirements. Manage competing priorities for resources and identify incremental funding requirements when necessary. Ability to interpret programming requirements in terms of both budgetary and human resources required. Review, adapt and streamline processes by identifying and reducing non‑value‑add and redundant workflows in order to maximize analytical and business support. Work in conjunction with Human Resources and Business Affairs to ensure that staffing and contracting adhere to agreed terms, ensuring compliance with labour agreements, CBC policies and CBC/Industry business practices. Lead Expert and key contact for the following SAP/BW queries. CBC Policies, including Procurement, Travel and Employment. Lead in adopting and adapting new financial analytic tools by leveraging new resources such as BW and TM1 to automate workflows and better respond to business reporting and information needs. Support the Senior Director Finance Local Services on consolidated files and reporting. Responsible for recruitment, selection, mentoring and development of 4 staff. Play a leadership role as senior member within the extended English Services Finance and the One Finance teams by engaging with and contributing to the Finance team mandate and objectives. Work collaboratively within the Local Services Finance team to share best practices, identify opportunities to standardize processes and workflows, maximize technology and systems opportunities, and mentor and lead Local Services Finance staff in conjunction with fellow regional controller colleagues. Qualifications Relevant university degree combined with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CPA‑CMA, CPA‑CGA). 5 years of progressive experience within a relevant financial role. Experience working effectively in a Senior Management team structure. Demonstrated ability for strong strategic management and leadership. Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and manage a team through an environment and culture of change. Strong time‑management skills to manage multiple projects and competing priorities under tight timelines in a dynamic and demanding environment. Experience in managing internal and external business relationships with a strong client‑focus orientation. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Superior interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of SAP and BI is an asset. Experience in media or communications is an asset. Travel to Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island is required. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Background Check A mandatory criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion CBC/Radio‑Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever‑changing makeup of our country. That’s why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e‑mail to . Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to review our policy on conflicts of interest; if you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest. Primary Location 6940 Mumford Road, Suite 100, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 0B7 Number of Openings 1 Work Schedule Full time Required Experience Senior Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr