Manager, Government Relations & Analytics (Finance)

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At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Your role
We are looking for a Manager, Government Relations and Analytics to join our Corporate Finance team.
In your role, you will represent the Corporation with the Treasury Board and the Department of Canadian Heritage in respect of all statutory financial requirements and other matters (Annual Reference Level Updates, Main Estimates, Supplementary Filings, Capital Budget submission, and others).
You will lead plans and develop all Treasury Board submissions for the Corporation. Ensuring potential risks and opportunities are identified, reported, mitigated, or enhanced. You will liaise with Senior Management on all major initiatives while developing strong relationships with respective government departments, including Heritage, Treasury Board and the Department of Finance. Prepares and presents summaries to the Executive Level of the Corporation on such submissions.
Activity

• Develop financial responses to various government, parliamentary and press requests for information.
• Perform an advisory role to business and media units across CBC/Radio-Canada on various financial matters.
• Represent the Corporation with Treasury Board and the Department of Canadian Heritage in respect of all statutory financial requirements and other matters.
• Performs financial due diligence on contractual agreements, request for information and request for proposals as needed.
• Contributes to the development of short and long-term financial resource models for the Corporation for presentation to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Support the initiatives of other corporate departments which maintain relations with government departments to ensure a coordinated approach towards communicating and implementing initiatives and distributing information
• Conduct financial analysis and reporting related to various Treasury Board and Canadian Heritage submissions (e.g. ARLU, Supplementary Estimates, Corporate Plan, Capital Budget and other ad hoc requirements).
• Conduct special studies for Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Monitors and reports to Senior Management on economic changes which are expected to impact the Corporation and advise on action to be taken.
• Contribute to the development of short and long-term financial resource models for the Corporation for presentation to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and maintain financial working relationships with government department (Treasury Board, the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Department of Finance etc.)
• Prepares financial briefs or material for the President and other Senior Management in their dealings with internal and external officials.
• Perform an advisory role to business and media units across CBC/Radio-Canada on all Capital related matters
• Conduct regular financial meetings with Treasury Board, Canadian heritage and other government officials as required for coordination, follow-up and advancing CBC/Radio-Canada issues and planning for future initiatives.

We Are Looking For a Candidate With The Following

• The position requires a University Degree in a related field with either a CPA designation, master in finance, MBA, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 5 to 7 years related experience is required.
• Excellent negotiating, communications, and presentation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada initiatives, the Broadcasting Act, policies and procedures (i.e. Human Resources and Finance & Administration).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills are required.
• Bilingualism in English and French is required.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project, supported by practical experience. Experience with SAP software is an asset.
• Excellent understanding and experience in financial and resource management, reporting, forecasting, planning project and project portfolio management.
• Experience with change management, process mapping with strong business acumen
• Tact, diplomacy and confidentiality
• Sound knowledge of government planning, budgeting, reporting, and evaluation cycle.
• Ability to devise innovative solutions to complex issues across the business units.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Job Family
Finance
Primary Location
Ottawa
Position Language Requirement
Bilingual (English / French)
Language Skill Level (Reading)
C
Language Skill Level (Writing)
B
Language Skill Level (Speaking)
C
Status of Employment
Permanent
Work schedule(s)
Full-time
Job Posting Date
May 31, 2023, 9:56:13 AM
Unposting Date
Jun 14, 2023, 11:59:00 PM