Budget and Forecast Analyst

Qualifications:

Education:

• Preferably a graduate of  Accounting or any related field

Knowledge & Experience:

• At least 2–3 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, or accounting
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting methodologies
• Knowledge of cost drivers, OPEX/CAPEX classification, and KPI tracking
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and accounting background

Skills:

• Data consolidation and analysis
• Time management and coordination
• Budget and forecast preparation
• Variance analysis and report preparation
• Strong attention to detail

Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented
• High level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Organized and able to meet deadlines

Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and necessary updates
• Coordinate with the Cost Management Team for project budgets, COS actuals, and variance analysis
• Consolidate budget and forecast submissions from various departments and ensure accuracy
• Develop and maintain budget templates, forecasting models, and working files
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights on key financial drivers
• Support the FP&A Analyst in preparing data for management reporting
• Monitor OPEX, CAPEX, and other budgets, and identify risks and opportunities
• Coordinate with functional teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions
• Assist in month-end review activities, including expense validation and budget comparisons
• Monitor trends and provide analytical support for decision-making
• Maintain proper documentation, schedules, and data sources for budgeting cycles
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency
• Assist in ad-hoc reports and analysis