Senior Budget Management & Control Analyst

Job Purpose Lead the budgeting process, financial planning, and cost control activities to support organizational financial objectives and ensure adherence to approved budgets. Key Responsibilities - Lead preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts across departments. - Monitor actual performance against budget; analyze and report variances. - Develop budget guidelines, templates, and timelines for department heads. - Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management. - Conduct cost-benefit analysis and financial modeling for business decisions. - Review and challenge departmental budget requests for accuracy and justification. - Prepare monthly/quarterly management reports on budget performance. - Support strategic planning with financial data and scenario analysis. - Ensure budget controls and approval processes are followed. - Mentor and guide junior budget analysts. - Liaise with finance, operations, and other departments on budget-related matters. - Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements. Requirements: Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred). - Professional certification (CMA, CFA, or similar) is a plus. - 5–7+ years of experience in budgeting, FP&A, or financial analysis. - Advanced Excel skills; experience with budgeting software/ERP systems. - Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Lead preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts across departments. Monitor actual performance against budget; analyze and report variances. Develop budget guidelines, templates, and timelines for department heads. Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management. Conduct cost-benefit analysis and financial modeling for business decisions. Review and challenge departmental budget requests for accuracy and justification. Prepare monthly/quarterly management reports on budget performance. Support strategic planning with financial data and scenario analysis. Ensure budget controls and approval processes are followed. Mentor and guide junior budget analysts. Liaise with finance, operations, and other departments on budget-related matters. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.