Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting

at  BC Housing

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Budgeting and Forecasting, the Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting is responsible for the planning and implementation of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for BC Housing and Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (PRHC). He/she/they prepares the budget for review by the Senior Manager, oversees the preparation of monthly and multi-year forecasts and related financial reports/analyses, and produces timely financial information to assist the Executive in making sound business decisions. The position assesses the reporting of results against budgets, estimates and forecasts, analyses the impact of variances, determines options, and recommends strategies to improve results. The role is responsible for preparing the Financial Plan for the Service Plan, the Discussion of Results for the Annual Service Plan Report, as well as preparing various reports and analyses for the Board, Executive, and other stakeholders. The position provides general advice and guidance to Commission managers on budget and forecast preparation and management as well as related accounting and financial matters.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, finance, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation.
• Extensive experience in progressively more responsible financial experience in a large complex public or non-profit organization, including considerable experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of budgeting functions, specifically within the government and non-profit environments.
• Considerable knowledge of financial, accounting and reporting systems, processes, and controls.
• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis models and frameworks specifically within the government and non-profit environment and substantial aptitude to disseminate this knowledge across the team.
• Ability to learn and operate mission-critical corporate enterprise applications such as JD Edwards Enterprise 1, the Central Property System (CPS), and WebFOCUS.
• Ability to learn and understand the Commission’s programs, funding models, operating requirements, relevant legislation, and the role of central agencies.
• Ability to facilitate the budgeting process and develop budgets and estimates in accordance with Commission and stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to undertake financial analyses, develop forecasts, analyze complex financial matters, and provide options to improve the Commission’s financial position.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate staff in a team setting.
• Excellent initiative and follow through skills including the ability to work under the direction of, or leading several people, organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines with shifting environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships and exercise tact, diplomacy, and good judgement when dealing with a broad range of audiences.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills, and well-developed problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
  Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.

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