Senior Manager, Financial Services

The Ministry of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN), Ontario Provincial Police, and the Commander of Business Management Bureau (BMB) are seeking a qualified individual interested to lead the Financial Services Section as the OPP's Senior Manager, Financial Services leading a team of financial services professionals with a broad range of financial activities including: budgets and forecasts; accounting; purchasing and relocation.

About Us:

As part of the Corporate Services Command, the Business Management Bureau delivers services through the following specialty sections: Procurement, Finance, and Facilities.

The Financial Services Section, through its Controllership Services, ensures clear lines of accountability, stewardship of resources and evaluation of results achieved and OPP adherence to modern controllership practices. We also provide relocation services, which arranges the movement of members of SOLGEN and Ministry of the Attorney General throughout the province.

We are committed to demonstrating inclusive behaviours and a difference-making mindset adhering to the OPP values, which promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Leading controllership and relocation services within the organization, you will:

• Lead and manage organization-wide strategic business and financial planning activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of an accountability framework to support delivery of the organization's program mandate.
• Lead the Relocation Program for the organization, in accordance with directives and policies.
• Provide corporate finance expertise and strategic advice to executives and senior management on business, capital planning and resource allocation options, risks, and issues management strategies.
• Manage in-year resource requests and allocation and in-year budget management processes including budget development, control, and administration and forecasting.
• Provide options for the optimal utilization of financial resources.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Leadership Skills

• Ability to develop, build and lead organizational capacity through positive and values-based leadership, inclusive and engaged teams, and partnerships.
• Exercise independence in leading business planning to meet government and ministry strategic business objectives and priorities, and provide advice and recommendations to senior executives.

Financial and Budget Expertise

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience that are typically acquired through designations in CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) or CPFA (Canadian Public Finance Accreditation).
• Demonstrated knowledge to provide advice and financial expertise to senior executives to address financial planning and management issues.
• Knowledge to anticipate and identify business and financial-related issues, perform risk assessments, and provide strategic and expert advice to senior executives on risks and mitigation, including strategies.
• Ability to interpret and apply organizational financial, administrative and procurement policies and directives.
• Ability to develop and implement OPP corporate budgetary planning and resource allocation policies and processes to ensure fiscal oversight, corporate accountability, and alignment with strategic/program goals.

Program Management

• Ability to apply organizational strategic corporate directions, multi-year business and results-based planning processes, and ministry service delivery models.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and operational policy principles and methods.
• Knowledge to identify and mitigate/manage any risks or critical and emerging issues.
• Lead and manage a range of business planning and resource allocation processes.
• Lead and manage multi-year strategic business, program and service plans including the deployment of resources (human and financial) to deliver programs and services.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Ability to build and maintain key relationships to lead and manage a range of corporate, cross-ministry business planning and resource allocation processes.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice, briefings, and making persuasive recommendations to senior management and executives on strategic business planning, corporate finance business cases and proposals, and issues resolution.

Application Instructions:

• Interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement in this job posting.
• Cover letter and resume should be saved as one (1) document, saving as: Last name, First Name_24-296
• Email application to: Michelle McRae, Bureau Commander C/O Caitlin.Scott@opp.ca
• Subject Line: Application for 24-296 - Senior Manager, Financial Services - Last Name, First Name


Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Telephone: 705-329-6852

Email: C/O Caitlin.Scott@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.