Head of Financial Planning and budgeting

Confidential Company

1. Purpose of the Role

To lead the full corporate budgeting process of COMPANY, including preparation, consolidation, analysis, monitoring, and reporting of the overall company budget. This role works across all departments to ensure accurate financial planning, cost discipline, and alignment with corporate strategy and HQ guidelines.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Budget Preparation (Annual)

· Lead the creation of the consolidated corporate budget.

· Develop a structured budgeting framework, templates, and timelines for all internal departments.

· Consolidate departmental submissions and ensure alignment with CEO strategic directives.

· Validate manpower forecasts, overheads, CAPEX plans, IT investments, and operational costs.

· Coordinate with Finance for accounting rules and Headquarters for compliance with approval procedures.

B. Budget Monitoring & Follow-Up (Monthly/Quarterly)

· Prepare monthly budget vs. actual variance reports for the CEO.

· Analyse deviations, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.

· Track hiring plans and manpower-related costs (salary grid, allowances, relocations, etc.).

· Monitor office expenses, IT costs, admin, legal, procurement support functions.

· Support CEO in any budget-related decision-making and presentations to HQ.

C. Strategic Planning & Scenario Analysis

· Develop financial projections, sensitivity analyses, and scenario modelling.

· Support strategic initiatives such as office expansion, IT investments, new business units, etc.

· Provide financial inputs to the CEO for proposals, cost optimisation, and growth planning.

D. Internal Governance

· Ensure compliance with COMPANY budgeting methodology and internal guidelines.

· Maintain full documentation for audit readiness and corporate governance.

· Facilitate communication between the CEO Office, Finance, HR, IT, and HQ.