Senior Financial Business Administrator

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning and Business Support, the Senior Financial Business Administrator is responsible for the direction and operation of the Financial Business Support section of the Division and for providing support services of an administrative systems and financial nature to all Service Areas and other related special projects.

Work Performed:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for the Division to meet the Council’s Strategic Plan; Accountable for the effective delivery and the business responsibilities of the team. 
• Provide professional advice, updates and information to the Director, Financial Planning and Business Support on policies, programs, services and priorities with responsibility to operationalize identified goals and strategies. 
• Oversee a team of employees. Provide leadership in the execution and delivery of services and programs in the following areas of accountability: 
  • Assist with the management and publication of the Corporation's Operating and Capital Budgets and the multi-year Capital Plan.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate management information and control systems, procedures and staff development programs to support the finance operations of relevant Service Areas.
  • Develop all financial and administrative policies for the section and recommend new programs and policies or related modifications.
  • Oversee and provide input to the development and monitoring of operating and capital budgets for submission to the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Oversee the development and monitoring of service budgets by Financial Business Administrators and ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.
  • Responsible for the development and coordination of service business plans and related business cases across the Service Areas.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and support to the development and implementation of strategic and business planning processes.
  • Oversee and provide input to the development and implementation of staff development and training programs.
  • Oversee and provide input to the financial aspects of the operations for the appropriate Service Areas.
  • Provide financial expertise, analysis and consultation for all matters having financial implications.  
  • Administer preparation of federal and provincial subsidies, grant programs and subsidy claims.
  • Liaise with and assist internal and external auditors as required.

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• Encourage and support employee participation and commitment to individual, divisional, and organizational objectives.  Actively mentor, provide development opportunities and build a high-level team performance with direct reports.
• Manage the Financial Business Support team including hiring, coaching, administration and performance of reporting staff. Respond to sensitive and confidential human resource issues as required. 
• Liaise with unions on issues that affect bargaining unit employees. Promote and foster working relationships with employees and bargaining units and ensure consistent application of the collective agreements as required.
• Fairly and consistently administer provisions of various collective agreements to promote resolution of grievances. May be required to provide representation at mediation and arbitration proceedings.
• Participate in and support a culture of enterprise-wide collaboration. Promote opportunities to work across Divisions and Service Areas in support of strategic initiatives. 
• Demonstrate commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and human rights through interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and ensure that policies, programs and protocols reflect this commitment. 
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; and actively promote a culture of safety with direct reports. 
• Prepare reports for Council and various Committees as required. 
• Identify, adapt and implement innovative, efficient and effective work practices and procedures to improve service delivery and the business responsibilities of the team. 
• Build capacity among employees for evidence-informed decisions supported through data collection and analytics. 
• Adhere to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; includes the responsibility of delegation of procurement initiation approval authority and delegation of approval authority for professional consulting services as per policy amounts. 
• Provide input to the development of the annual operating budget for the Financial Business Support area.
• Manage the budget for the Financial Business Support Team, prepare associated documents (i.e., business plans, business cases and presentation documents) as required. Manage and promote stewardship of financial and organizational resources. 
• Represent Finance Supports at standing committees, special committees, administrative, intergovernmental and other meetings as required.
• Represent the City of London and Service Area in legal proceedings as required.
• Prepare responses to inquiries from elected officials, media and the public as requested by the Director, Financial Planning and Business Support. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Public Administration or Business combined with Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. 
• Seven to ten years related experience including senior management responsibilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the above identified areas of accountability with an in-depth understanding of the area’s programs and services and how the work of the area aligns with the objectives of the Division. 
• Highly developed analytical and business planning skills with a proven track record for effectively implementing and monitoring programs and services. 
• Demonstrated successful experience in a people leadership role; positive and proactive leadership capabilities, adept at leading a group of employees, contracted services and consultants; demonstrated commitment to developing high performance teams. 
• Demonstrated ability to inspire the people they lead through productive and honest dialogue, with personal integrity and actions. 
• Ability to be a trusted advisor and/or advocate in sensitive and/or emotionally charged situations. 
• Demonstrated perseverance and resilience in addressing challenges and emergent issues. 
• Proven commitment to the safety of employees with knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position. 
• Ability to provide a high level of attention to detail, make sense of data and solve problems. 
• Ability to understand the importance of service delivery; develop and implement initiatives that support the area’s customers in a timely and effective way.
• Ability to skillfully communicate to a wide and varied audience and effectively influence outcomes; political acumen to identify and manage issues. 
• Proven ability to establish purposeful relationships and work effectively within all levels of the corporation, with the business community and the public. 
• Focused analytical and strategic thinking and issue resolution skills, combined with a commitment to innovation and collaboration.  
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, and related software and database applications. 
   

Compensation & Other Information:

$112, 978 - $148, 226

This posting is for one (1) permanent, full-time position.

Current Hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work and work arrangement are subject to change in accordance to business requirements.

Police Record Check

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