Lead - Financial Spend Control and Budgeting

Lead - Spend Control

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly MIS Preparation:
• Compile, review, and present monthly Finance MIS reports.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.

Expense Scrutiny & Reporting:

Analyse expenses by General Ledger, Cost Centre, and Fund Centre/Commitment.

Communicate actual expenditure to respective departments and stakeholders.

Budgeting:

Lead the preparation and presentation of annual and periodic budgets.

Maintain version control and ensure adherence to budget timelines.

Data Visualization & Automation:

Implement and manage Microsoft Power BI for MIS reporting and analysis.

Develop dashboards for Actual vs Budget, trend analysis, and cost centre performance monitoring.

Variance Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement:

Analyse and discuss deviations with stakeholders, documenting explanations.

Highlight key variances and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Process Improvement:

Identify and implement tools or systems to enhance MIS and budget presentations.

Drive automation and efficiency in reporting processes.

Cost Control & Optimization:

Identify cost-saving opportunities through analysis of actual spend versus budget.

Recommend strategies for cost optimisation and process improvements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis 
• Expertise in MIS reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI (including data modelling and dashboard creation).
• Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Qualified CA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent, with strong accounting background.
• 7–10 years of experience in MIS reporting and budgeting.
• Experience in SAP systems and financial data management preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.