Manager, Budgeting and Internal Reporting (Finance) (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

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.

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This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Your role

CBC News is looking for a Business Manager to join our CBC Network News Finance team at the Toronto Broadcast Centre. We are a 24-7 breaking news organization, with reach across television, radio, online, and mobile platforms.

The Business Manager, Operational Finance, will be a key member of the CBC Network News Finance team and will work directly with operational leaders. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this position will be responsible for handling all financial aspects (expense tracking, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting) for News Production Services and other related groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, analysis, forecasting, and business reporting in collaboration with management and other operational personnel.

• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to a team of specialist and senior analyst.

• Drive on-going analysis, evaluation, advice and guidance on projects and departmental expenditures, future planning, and effective utilization of workforce.

• Identify and define opportunities to improve management reporting functions and collaborate with operational leaders to facilitate data-driven decision making.

• Oversee the coordination, tracking, control, and reconciliation of expenditures.

• Participate in cross-functional departmental process improvement initiatives, special projects, and financial system implementations relating to strategies.

• Serve as subject matter expert for internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate application and adherence to collective agreements, financial policies, corporate guidelines, and procedures.

• Perform other related duties as required.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• University Degree in Business or related field, as well as professional accounting designation with minimum 5 years of related experience.

• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff including Senior Executives.

• Knowledge of program planning, budgeting, financial and contract management within broadcast production is an asset.

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Superior investigative and analytical skills with the ability to identify and implement strategies for improvement.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and balance competing business needs within budgetary restrictions and reporting deadlines.

• Business partnering approach with the ability to listen actively and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of management and senior staff.

• Experienced working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications. SAP experience is an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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.

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