Budgeting and Planning Specialist

Job description

We are looking for a Budgeting and Planning Specialist to oversee expenditures, make forecasts and prepare reports

Job responsibilities

- Review budget proposals and funding requests

- Conduct cost/benefit and other types of analyses

- Submit budget recommendations for approval or rejection of funding requests

- Explain and defend recommendations to management and stakeholders

- Collaborate with managers to develop final consolidated budget

- Ensure the organization’s budget adheres to legal regulations

- Oversee expenditure and identify trends in spending

- Make forecasts for future budget needs

- Suggest improvements to increase profits (e.g. spending cuts)

- Prepare periodical and special reports

Required qualifications

- BSc/MSc in accounting, finance, business or relevant field

- At least 2 years of experience

- Experience as budget analyst

- Knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

- Understanding of budgeting and regulatory requirements

- Excellent mathematical ability and an analytical mind

- Proficient in MS Office and databases; knowledge of graphic software is a plus

- Attention to details