Budget Manager

Job Brief

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Job Description

• ● Design effective budget models for departments and the entire company
• ● Analyze financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget
• ● Present annual budgets to senior managers
• ● Review budget requests for approval
• ● Forecast future budget needs
• ● Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period
• ● Suggest spending improvements that increase profits
• ● Review the company’s budget for compliance with legal regulations
• ● Ensure department managers meet budget submission deadlines
• ● Design and implement effective budgeting policies and procedures

Job Requirements

• ● Proven work experience as a Budget Manager or Budget Analyst
• ● Hands-on experience with accounting software and statistical packages
• ● Knowledge of MS Excel (specifically, advanced formulas, pivot tables and charts)
• ● Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analysis
• ● Excellent numeracy skills with an attention to detail
• ● Strong analytical skills
• ● Knowledge of accounting best practices and regulations
• ● Ability to explain budgeting and financial information in plain terms
• ● BSc/MSc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field