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Lead Budget & Cash Flow

Job Description - Lead Budget & Cash Flow

Responsibilities
Budget Planning & Management

  • Lead preparation of annual operating plans, project budgets, business budgets, and financial forecasts.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to consolidate budget inputs and assumptions.

  • Develop project-wise and business-unit-wise budget models.

  • Monitor budget utilization and analyze variances against approved plans.

  • Ensure alignment of budgets with organizational goals and business strategies.

Cash Flow Planning & Monitoring

  • Prepare short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts for projects and business operations.

  • Monitor fund inflows, outflows, liquidity requirements, and working capital needs.

  • Track project cash flow performance and recommend corrective actions where required.

  • Ensure adequate availability of funds for project execution and operational requirements.

  • Support strategic cash management and treasury planning initiatives.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast benchmarks.

  • Prepare MIS reports, financial dashboards, and management presentations.

  • Conduct trend analysis, variance analysis, scenario planning, and forecasting exercises.

  • Provide actionable insights to senior management on project and business performance.

  • Develop periodic reports covering project profitability, cash flow status, and fund utilization.

Project Finance Support

  • Monitor project expenditures, cost commitments, and revenue projections.

  • Support project feasibility assessments, business case reviews, and investment evaluation exercises.

  • Coordinate with Project, Sales, Procurement, and Business teams for financial planning and tracking.

  • Track project-specific financial KPIs and recommend performance improvement measures.

Cost Control & Financial Governance

  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and enhanced financial efficiency.

  • Monitor adherence to approved budgets and financial control processes.

  • Support implementation of internal controls and financial governance practices.

  • Assist management in evaluating financial risks and mitigation measures.

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with Business Development, Projects, Sales, Procurement, Commercial, and Treasury teams.

  • Coordinate with auditors, finance controllers, and internal stakeholders for financial reviews.

  • Support leadership reviews and budget approval discussions.

  • Present financial analysis and budgeting recommendations to senior management.

Process Improvement & Automation

  • Drive improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.

  • Support implementation of financial planning and reporting tools.

  • Develop automated MIS and dashboard solutions for efficient financial monitoring.

  • Promote best practices in budgeting and cash flow management.




Qualifications
Educational Qualification

  • Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification from a reputed institution.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.

Experience

  • 8–12 years of experience in Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cash Flow Management, Project Finance, or Business Finance.

  • Experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, Manufacturing, or Project-driven organizations preferred.

  • Strong exposure to budgeting cycles, financial forecasting, management reporting, and project financial analysis.

  • Experience in handling project-based financial planning and fund management will be preferred.




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