Manager, Finance and Procurement

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Manager, Finance and Procurement

Team:
Business Services

Job Status: 1 Permanent, Existing position vacancy

Reports to:

Director, Business Services and CFO

Job Level: 8

Implements programs and services to support the financial viability and sound financial information management of CNO; and oversees the Contracts and Procurement functions.

• Manages the Finance function, integrating best / current and legislatively compliant practices, including:
  • Establishing and overseeing mechanisms and processes for financial analysis and reporting, general accounting, and internal controls, including the integrity of information in CNO’s financial management system.
  • Establishing the annual budgeting process including timelines, activities, resources, and documents; consulting with and supporting organizational leaders and budget holders to develop annual budgets and facilitate compliance with financial systems and practices.
  • Providing financial support, documentation, and guidance to assist the team in preparing budget presentations to Finance & Risk Committee and Council.
  • Supporting the interim and year-end audit of consolidated financial statements; working collaboratively with external auditors to prepare supporting documents, respond to audit inquiries, and prepare account reconciliation and variance analysis, as required.
  • Supporting the Director, Business Services to ensure that appropriate resources are made available to the Finance & Risk Committee including for meetings and orientation.
• Manages the Contracts and Procurement functions, integrating best / current and legislatively compliant practices, including:
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of vendor relationship management strategies and tracking system.
  • Collaborates with relevant parties to improve communication and align procurement activities to organizational needs.
  • Strengthens vendor relationships through clear, transparent, and timely communication across procurement and contract management processes.
  • Establishing and overseeing mechanisms and processes to procure goods and services, and negotiate and manage contracts with vendors.
• Applying an enterprise perspective, acts as a collaborative steward to promote CNO’s organizational health; examples include participating in leadership forums or groups, contributing to operational planning, prioritizing, and budgeting processes, and promoting work community / cultural initiatives.
• Identifies policy gaps, deficiencies, and enhancements in relation to Finance and Procurement Services; contributes to the development and implementation of policies and practices supporting the delivery of the team’s function.
• Recommends and monitors the team’s budget, adjusting plans and programs as necessary; proactively identifies budget shortfalls and identifies and implements mitigating strategies.
• Hires, trains, develops and evaluates employees accountable to the Manager in accordance with the policies of CNO and current best practices, building human resource capabilities and capacity.

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in business, finance, and accounting.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Relevant profession and leadership..."'"

• Innovation – curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best outcome.
• Integrity – conduct every interaction with fairness, honesty and mutual respect.
• Collaboration – work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed decision.
• Well-being – care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of ourselves and others.

• Financial Literacy – applies substantial financial and planning acumen, along with broad financial management principles and practices to develop and deliver financial systems and reporting across organization, creates long term financial models and plans to ensure CNO stability, and oversees risk identification, assessment and mitigation practices.
• Attention to Detail – detects…