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Costing & Budgeting Manager
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Lahore
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Full-time
3-5 Years
5 days ago
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Job Description
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Education:

ACMA (Finalist / Qualified)

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of experience in costing and budgeting.

Overall 6–7 years of professional experience.

Key Responsibilities
1. Budget Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead annual budgeting process across all departments.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.
  • Coordinate with department heads for budget inputs and cost planning.
  • Develop rolling forecasts and financial projections.
2. Cost Analysis & Control
  • Analyze operational and overhead costs to identify savings opportunities.
  • Monitor cost allocation and ensure accurate cost center reporting.
  • Conduct product/service costing and margin analysis.
  • Implement cost control measures and efficiency improvement strategies.
3. Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
  • Prepare monthly budget vs. actual variance reports.
  • Identify key financial deviations and provide corrective recommendations.
  • Present financial performance reports to senior management.
  • Develop dashboards and KPI reports for cost monitoring.
4. Profitability & Strategic Support
  • Perform break-even analysis and contribution margin analysis.
  • Support pricing strategy through cost-based analysis.
  • Provide financial insights for new projects, expansions, and investments.
  • Assist management in strategic financial decision-making.
5. Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and financial records.
  • Strengthen internal cost control mechanisms.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Budget accuracy percentage
  • Cost reduction targets achievement
  • Variance reporting timeliness
  • Improvement in gross margin / net margin
  • Forecast accuracy
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