Senior Consultant Financial Planning & Budgeting
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation, consolidation, and review of annual and multi-year budgets in coordination with business units.
- Ensure alignment of budgets with strategic plans, approved assumptions, and financial targets.
Financial Forecasting & Planning
- Develop periodic forecasts and rolling financial plans.
- Analyze variances between budgets, forecasts, and actual performance.
- Recommend corrective actions based on financial insights.
Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis
- Build and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning.
- Evaluate financial impacts of strategic initiatives, investments, and cost optimization opportunities.
Variance Analysis & Performance Review
- Conduct detailed financial variance analysis.
- Identify drivers behind cost overruns, savings, revenue fluctuations, and operational inefficiencies.
- Present findings and recommendations to management.
Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
- Monitor budget utilization and expenditure trends.
- Identify overspending or underutilization risks.
- Support implementation of cost-control measures.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with department heads and finance stakeholders on budgeting and financial planning activities.
- Provide advisory support on financial performance and resource allocation.
Reporting & Management Presentations
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
- Present budget status, forecasts, and financial performance updates to leadership.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure consistency in budgeting assumptions and methodologies.
- Support compliance with internal controls, governance frameworks, and audit requirements.
Systems & Data Management
- Maintain budget and forecast data within ERP and financial systems.
- Support system enhancements and data accuracy initiatives.
Business Case & Investment Analysis
- Support preparation and evaluation of business cases and capital expenditure proposals.
- Conduct ROI, NPV, and payback analysis.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve budgeting and forecasting processes through automation and standardization.
Mentorship
- Provide guidance and technical support to junior finance team members.
- Promote knowledge sharing and capability development within the finance function.
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