EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
CPA designation or related finance/planning certification
PMP (Project Management Professional) designation considered an asset.
A minimum of 8 years of extensive experience in FP&A, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and executive reporting
Experience leading or supporting FP&A system implementations and business process redesign initiatives.
Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, IT, vendors, and business stakeholder.
Experience in the complexities of government and unionized workforce planning
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Advanced knowledge and experience in FP&A systems, finance transformation, including leading planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle EPM, Adaptive, OneStream), data structures, hierarchies, and system-enabled process design.
Strong leadership skills to lead finance transformation and systems implementation initiatives, including process redesign, system configuration, testing, and deployment, as well as coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Strong project management and coordination skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, oversee implementation activities, monitor risks and issues, and support delivery within defined timelines and quality standards.
Experience in leading testing, data validation, reconciliation processes, and leveraging reporting and business intelligence tools.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial modeling techniques, with the ability to develop, analyze, and validate complex financial models to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting, as applied in a complex organizational environment.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex financial and operational challenges, evaluate risks and trade-offs, and develop practical, data-driven recommendations in situations with limited precedents.
Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills to build relationships, influence decision-making, and achieve alignment across Finance, Technology, and business teams, including the ability to facilitate discussions and resolve competing priorities.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop clear documentation, deliver presentations, and translate complex financial and technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Advanced knowledge of data governance, controls, and reconciliation processes to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and auditability of financial planning data and reporting outputs.
Advanced knowledge of change management, communication, and training practices, with the ability to support the successful adoption of new systems and processes across a broad user base.
Solid business acumen to align financial planning processes, systems, and reporting with organizational priorities, and to support effective planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
