Budget and Reporting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description and Responsibilities:
*Participate in the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget in collaboration with Production, Commercial, and Logistics departments, aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
*Conduct budget variance analysis and evaluate actual performance against budgeted figures, identify the root causes of variances, and provide corrective action recommendations.
*Validate and control budget data by reviewing its accuracy, completeness, and consistency with historical performance records.
*Design, update, and maintain financial models and forecasting scenarios using advanced Excel techniques.
*Prepare periodic management reports from financial and ERP systems, including profitability, cost, and cash flow analyses.
*Contribute to the preparation of periodic and rolling 12-month financial forecasts through trend analysis and continuous data updates.
*Analyze product profitability and cost structures, including raw materials, overhead, and logistics costs, and identify improvement opportunities.
*Train, guide, and support budget users across different departments to enhance the quality and accuracy of budget-related information.

Requirements:
*Familiarity with budgeting concepts, financial forecasting, and budget variance analysis.
*Understanding of financial statements, cost centers, and financial/accounting structures.
*Proficiency in advanced Excel and financial modeling.
*Familiarity with financial systems and ERP platforms, with the ability to extract and analyze data.
*Ability to prepare management reports and dashboards using analytical tools (experience with Power BI is considered an advantage).
*Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and operational data and provide insightful, decision-support reports