Budgeting and Planning Manager

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Job Summary

Budgeting and Planning Manager

You will be responsible for creating comprehensive budgets, forecasting financial performance, analysing variances, and providing key insights to leadership to support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), exceptional modelling skills, and a strategic mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the organization’s annual and long-term budgeting processes.
• Create financial forecasts, models, and projections to support strategic planning.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget; analyse variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports and dashboards to senior management.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop and review operating budgets.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and investments.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Continuously improve budgeting tools, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s degree or CPA/CMA a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelling; experience with budgeting software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar) preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and corporate finance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.