BAND 4 - Director, Business & Financial Management

BAND 4 - Director, Business & Financial Management

Company: Natural Factors

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Salary Range: CAD 100,000 - 125,000

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization: BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division: Financial Services Branch

Job Summary:
An opportunity to apply your exceptional leadership, organizational and prioritization skills. The Ministry of Children & Family Development is a cornerstone of support for British Columbians, providing a wide range of essential programs and services to support all children and youth in British Columbia to live in safe, healthy and nurturing families and be strongly connected to their communities and culture. Behind the scenes, the Finance and Corporate Services Division plays a vital role in driving the ministry's success by ensuring compliance with financial, procurement, and human resource procedures, policies and laws. The Financial Services Branch is a key partner in this process, working closely with ministry leaders to offer comprehensive financial management services that drive strategy and oversee financial administration, ensuring efficient use of the ministry's resources.

As the Director, Business and Financial Management, you will be responsible for co-developing financial strategy and program delivery, turning budget plans into action, and providing critical financial insights to deliver effective programs and services. This role provides the financial expertise and organizational knowledge that ensures the Ministry’s strategic intent has a successful financial implementation.

Job Requirements:

• Accounting designation (CPA) may be preferred; Degree in related discipline (e.g., Economics, Business, Management, Finance), OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered.
• Five (5) or more years of experience including planning, developing, and implementing financial policy, strategies, procedures, programs, or projects.
• Five (5) or more years of experience supervising/leading staff or work teams, including developing and evaluating performance goals, coaching, team building, and mentoring.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in a management capacity in an accounting, budgeting, or financial management environment, demonstrating increasing responsibility.
• Three (3) or more years of experience proactively providing expert advice, information and/or support to senior leaders on financial and program management issues.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities and evolving issues, under significant time constraints.

Preference may be given to applicants:

• Whose required experience was gained within the last seven (7) years.
• With experience working in the social services sector.
• With experience working with public sector budgeting and forecasting.
• Travel, as necessary, is a requirement.

For questions regarding this position, please contact: Nicole.Andersen@gov.bc.ca

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.