Budget & Cost Controller

 Job Description:

Key Responsibilities
Budget Preparation
Participate in preparing the annual budget for all departments
Coordinate with department managers to collect budget data
Ensure consistency and accuracy of budget assumptions
Maintain the budget structure and documentation
Budget Monitoring
Monitor actual performance against the approved budget
Track monthly budget utilization across departments
Identify and analyze budget variances
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Prepare periodic budget performance reports
Provide clear analysis explaining major variances
Support management discussions with structured financial information
Cost Monitoring
Monitor operational and overhead costs
Analyze cost trends and identify potential cost-saving opportunities
Support the development of a structured costing system
Financial Planning Support
Assist management in financial planning and forecasting
Provide financial analysis required for decision making
Support preparation of financial projections when required
Coordination
Coordinate with accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial data
Work closely with operations and production teams for cost monitoring
Ensure alignment between financial data and operational activities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Not less than 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