Budget and Cost Controller

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or cost control. Strong knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting. Good understanding of costing concepts in operational environments. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Finance & AccountingReports ToAccounting ManagerJob PurposeThe Budget and Cost Controller is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and controlling the company's budget and financial performance.The role focuses on analyzing actual results versus budget, identifying variances, and supporting management with clear financial reporting and cost analysis.Key ResponsibilitiesBudget PreparationParticipate in preparing the annual budget for all departmentsCoordinate with department managers to collect budget dataEnsure consistency and accuracy of budget assumptionsMaintain the budget structure and documentationBudget MonitoringMonitor actual performance against the approved budgetTrack monthly budget utilization across departmentsIdentify and analyze budget variancesFinancial Analysis & ReportingPrepare periodic budget performance reportsProvide clear analysis explaining major variancesSupport management discussions with structured financial informationCost MonitoringMonitor operational and overhead costsAnalyze cost trends and identify potential cost-saving opportunitiesSupport the development of a structured costing systemFinancial Planning SupportAssist management in financial planning and forecastingProvide financial analysis required for decision makingSupport preparation of financial projections when requiredCoordinationCoordinate with accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial dataWork closely with operations and production teams for cost monitoringEnsure alignment between financial data and operational activitiesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldNot less than 7 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or cost controlStrong knowledge of budgeting and financial reportingGood understanding of costing concepts in operational environmentsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft ExcelSkillsStrong analytical and financial modeling skillsAttention to detailAbility to interpret financial data clearlyCommunication and coordination skillsProfessional integrityKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Accuracy of budget preparationQuality of variance analysisTimeliness of budget monitoring reportsEffectiveness of financial insights provided to management