Budget Development and Planning Manager Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Finance & Banking

Role Responsibilities

The Budget Development and Reporting (BDP) branch within the Treasury Board Secretariat division (TBS) of Treasury Board and Finance (TBF) is at the center of the Alberta government’s fiscal planning. We provide advice to senior leadership which can influence policy direction, and work on a variety of issues that directly affect Alberta’s financial future.

Reporting to a Director, the BDP Manager acts as the primary liaison between Treasury Board Secretariat and assigned ministries on fiscal matters, preparing concise, high-quality briefings for senior officials and the Minister on current and multi-year spending issues and related policy proposals.

Work is both proactive and responsive, requiring awareness of internal and external developments to provide timely analysis, context and advice, and often involves highly confidential and sensitive information related to government fiscal decisions, including policy proposals or workforce adjustments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Preparing timely and accurate analysis and recommendations for fiscal planning decisions.

Assisting in the coordination and development of the annual Fiscal Plan (the budget), quarterly reports, and the annual Estimates. As required, BDP Managers also assist with Supplementary Estimates, Accountable Advances and ministry business planning.

Developing and maintaining ministry contacts and providing support as the primary liaison with relevant ministries on the fiscal planning process, fiscal framework, accounting issues and other processes.

Participating in preparation of communication materials, both external and internal, ensuring fiscal implications are communicated accurately.