POSITION: BUDGET ANALYST

SALARY: 27k to 30k

Job Qualifications:

Budget & Cost Planning & Management:

• Help compile the annual company budget by gathering data from all departments.

• Review, verify, and process budget submissions from various teams.

• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date budget tracking system.

• Track spending against budgets and alert departments when nearing or exceeding limits.

• Handle budget revisions and updates based on business needs.

• Ensure projects stay within budget through focused financial planning.

• Support pricing decisions with cost and margin analysis.

• Analyze cost structures and suggest efficiency improvements.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Lead monthly reviews of budget performance, highlighting key differences and insights.

• Create monthly reports and dashboards for leadership and other stakeholders.

• Assist audits by organizing budget-related records and documents.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Support:

• Collaborate with teams like HR and procurement on staffing and capital planning.

• Guide teams with limited budget knowledge through training and support.

• Contribute to ROI and cost-benefit analyses for major initiatives.

• Perform scenario analysis to aid in planning and strategic decisions.

Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives:

• Improve budgeting tools, policies, and processes for better accuracy and speed.

• Take part in automating and upgrading budgeting systems.

• Drive cost-saving strategies and efficiency reviews.

• Develop and maintain SOPs for budget procedures.

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar field.

• 1–2 years’ experience in budgeting, FP&A, or financial analysis roles.

• Skilled in Excel, Google Sheets; ERP systems like SAP or QuickBooks a plus.

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.

• Clear communicator with solid teamwork and time management skills.

• Experience with financial modeling, project budgeting, or cost accounting