Manager Financial Operations and Analytics

Role Overview

The Manager Financial Operations and Analytics will provide financial management, analysis, and advisory services in support of emergency management and disaster recovery programs. The position will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with legislation, policies, accounting standards, and comptrollership requirements.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include coordinating budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, and year-end activities; administering complex disaster-related financial programs and recovery claims; analyzing financial information and providing advice to management and stakeholders; supporting accounts receivable, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and audit requirements; and administering financial systems, project structures, and reporting tools to support program delivery and decision-making.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs, and support to the province. The position offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Requirements

• Relevant post-secondary education including enrollment at the intermediate level of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program.
• Demonstrated experience adhering and interpreting accounting principles, standards, and/or legislations.
• In-depth experience in developing, assessing, and monitoring financial processes, internal controls, and/or conducting audits or reviews to assess evaluate compliance, make recommendations, and improve existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Extensive experience in financial management within a complex environment including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure control, and/or performing quantitative/qualitative analysis to support evidence-based decision-making.
• In-depth experience applying accounting treatments in accordance with accepted standards, including researching, assessing, and advising on complex transactions to ensure consistent application of accounting guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel including manipulating large datasets, using complex formulas, and pivot tables.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, influence others, and communicate professionally with staff at all levels, senior leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive analyses, reports, and documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly, logically, and appropriately to varied audiences.
• Experience managing staff, including delivering leadership, coaching, and professional guidance to support employee growth and effective workplace performance.

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Benefit Plan
• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental, and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture, and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days, and family-related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options