Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
- Conduct detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and identify key drivers
- Prepare routine financial reports and presentations for management review
- Maintain and update budget models and templates for consistency
- Support line Manager in ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects
- Collaborate with department heads to gather budget inputs and explain variances
- Help identify opportunities for process improvements in budgeting systems
- Monitor budget utilization trends and highlight risks/opportunities in weekly flash reports
- Review and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in the financial system, ensuring proper budget coding and available funds
- Maintain PR tracking log and reconcile with actual expenditures
- Track budget releases and commitments in the ERP system
- Validate system-generated budget reports and troubleshoot discrepancies
