Budgeting and Planning Manager

As a Budgeting and Planning Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and overseeing financial planning and budgeting processes to align financial strategy with organizational goals. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will drive data-driven decision-making and ensure fiscal discipline. 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, analyze 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 modeling; experience with budgeting software 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.,