Manager, Budget & Financial Planning

Job summary

Lead the City’s annual operating and capital budget processes, three-year operating forecasts, and 10-year capital plan, while overseeing the Budget & Financial Planning team. Analyze financial submissions and project impacts, prepare reports and tax-related materials, manage reserves and funding strategies, and maintain financial policies, processes, and internal controls.

Job details

Organization City of Fort Saskatchewan Region Alberta Application Deadline October 13, 2026 Type Temporary Full-time Category Financial administration Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print Description Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Budget & Financial Planning provides overall budget oversight and leads the development of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, three-year operating financial plan forecasts, and 10-year capital plan. This role leads the Budget & Financial Planning team that is responsible for the City’s operating and capital budget processes. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Review and analyze financial information, forecasts, and budget submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, reasonableness, and compliance with established policies and guidelines. Prepare financial variance reports, forecasts, Council information packages, presentations, and other financial communications to support informed decision-making. Develop annual property tax rates and prepare related property tax bylaws, including analysis of taxation requirements and financial impacts. Assess the financial and operational impacts of capital projects, including implications for debt limits, reserves, taxation, and ongoing operating costs. Develop and review reserve balance calculations and funding strategies, and review user fees and charges to support cost recovery and long-term financial sustainability. Collaborate with Directors and the Leadership Team to assess the financial viability of proposed initiatives and ensure alignment with departmental and corporate priorities. Develop, review, and maintain financial policies, procedures, reporting tools, and processes to support consistent and effective financial management. Establish, document, and maintain internal controls that support the integrity of financial information, effective financial processes, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures. Requirements The successful candidate will possess a University degree in business, accounting, or finance. Ongoing professional development in public sector finance, leadership, and policy, a professional accounting designation (CPA), and Municipal Government Certificate Programs are considered assets. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment, is required, along with 5 years of experience developing and reporting operating and capital budgets, as well as long-term financial planning and forecasting. Proficiency in financial, budgeting, and enterprise resource planning applications, including Microsoft Dynamics GP, FMW Web, PSD Citywide, and Intelli Leisure, and Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams, is required. Excellent supervisory, management, and leadership skills working across all levels of the organization are essential, along with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to compile and interpret data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and develop practical solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and support timely decision-making in a changing environment with significant financial implications, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across departments and build positive relationships. Hours of Work: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday Duration: November 2, 2026 – July 28, 2028 Salary & Benefits We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following: Competitive wages Training/education and professional development opportunities 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities This position is not eligible for benefits or pension The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers a wage range of $63.49 to $74.69 per hour. Other Relevant Information Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence no later than Tuesday, October 13, 2026, through the Career Portal on the City’s website at fortsask.njoyn.com/CL3/xweb/xweb.asp?tbtoken=ZVhQQB1cDVB6ay4lLkAuJF53RCYgHE8%2FdhBRaVUtelBMIVAFeHksLUocXkYfehYGBEAYGhBRT3ZmF3U%3D&chk=ZVpaShM%3D&clid=53662&Page=JobDetails&Jobid=J0926-0656&BRID=362889&lang=1 From the same category : financial administration Manager, Finance - Lac La Biche County 30 Oct, 2026 Department Purchasing and Contracts Advisor, Utilities - Strathcona County 25 Oct, 2026 Utility Billing Financial Advisor - Strathcona County 25 Oct, 2026 MORE

What you’ll do

Lead the City’s annual operating and capital budget processes, three-year operating forecasts, and 10-year capital plan, while overseeing the Budget & Financial Planning team. Analyze financial submissions and project impacts, prepare reports and tax-related materials, manage reserves and funding strategies, and maintain financial policies, processes, and internal controls.

Requirements

A university degree in business, accounting, or finance and at least five years of progressive budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting experience are required, including five years developing and reporting operating and capital budgets and long-term financial plans. Candidates need proficiency with specified financial and ERP systems and Microsoft 365, along with strong leadership, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; a CPA designation and municipal finance credentials are assets.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Training And Education Opportunities
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted Access To Applicable City Facilities

Listed skills

• Financial planning · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Budget Development
• Financial Planning
• Budget Oversight
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Property Tax Analysis
• Capital Project Assessment
• Reserve Management
• Cost Recovery
• Financial Policy Development
• Internal Controls
• Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
• Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector