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Req ID: 28774 Vacancy Type: Permanent Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: 11/04/2026 Job Summary The Manager Budgets, Business Planning & Financial Systems is responsible for leading the City’s business planning and budget process, overseeing financial systems and reporting, and managing transactional finance activities. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and strategic alignment of financial information and systems, supporting decision-making across all City divisions. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be onsite in the office 3 days per week and allowing remote work for the remaining days. Specific in-office days may be set by the team or department to support collaboration and business needs. Duties and Responsibilities Business Planning & Budget Leadership • Lead the development and execution of the City’s annual and multi-year business plan and budget process, including preparation of financial documents, narratives, presentations, and external communications. • Guide divisions through budget development, scenario modeling, and Council approval. • Oversee budget engagement activities and ensure alignment with Council direction. Financial Reporting & Analysis • Oversee in-year monitoring reports for Leadership Team (LT), Council, and external stakeholders, including operating forecasts and capital project updates. • Manage quarterly and annual variance reporting, projections, and statutory reporting. Financial Systems & Transactional Finance Oversight • Provide strategic direction for financial systems, including policy development, maintenance, and technology improvements. • Oversee access to financial information and systems for City staff, ensuring proper controls and security. • Lead continuous improvement projects and technology implementations impacting financial processes. Compliance • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure City compliance with public sector accounting standards, provincial and federal legislation, and contractual agreements. • Advise on internal controls and business processes to safeguard financial assets. Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Service • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Council, taxpayers, other municipalities, and government agencies. • Present financial information, reports, and recommendations to various audiences. • Respond to inquiries and provide expert advice on budget, financial systems, and reporting. Team Leadership & Staff Development • Lead, develop, and empower a team of Supervisors and Analysts. • Foster a positive and collaborative working environment. • Plan team resources and work plans, delegate responsibilities, and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities. • Lead recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluation processes. • Conduct regular team meetings to discuss ongoing issues and deliverables. Skills and Qualifications • University degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or Economics and a professional accounting designation. • A minimum of 5 years of related experience in business planning and budgets, short and long-term strategic financial planning, and financial forecasting and analysis. Government/ Municipal experience considered as an asset. • Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial position. • Excellent strategic, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Demonstrated ability to work well with people and motivate and direct staff in a team environment. Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 117,544.00 - $ 156,728.00 Grade: H Hours of Work: 35 Work Location: Civic Centre Hybrid Workplace Organization Unit: CPS/Budgets Bus Planning & Fin. Sys-Fin Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/Finance Division , Business Planning & Financial Servic Non-Union/Union: Non Union Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement. If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible. If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time. AI (Artificial Intelligence) The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates Candidates are expected to complete interviews independently to ensure an equitable assessment. The use of AI-generated responses, AI assistants, transcription tools, or third-party coaching technologies during interviews is prohibited, unless supported by an approved accommodation and may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. 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