Finance Budgeting Analyst

About the role

The Finance Budgeting Analyst supports the development, monitoring and management of budgets for the National Office, Area Programs and individual projects. The role ensures donor funds are used effectively, aligns financial planning with program objectives, and maintains compliance with internal and donor guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing National Office support cost budgets, Area Program budgets and grant/project budgets.
• Consolidate budget inputs from multiple departments and ensure alignment with strategic priorities and donor requirements.
• Prepare budget narratives and justifications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Upload and validate budgets in Horizon, Impaq and Sun financial systems, ensuring consistency with approved figures.
• Manage Labor Distribution Reports (LDRs), including adjustments and journal entries, and reconcile them with payroll records.
• Monitor PBAS (Planning, Budgeting and Accountability System) commitments, identify variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Reconcile PBAS data with Horizon and other systems to maintain data integrity.
• Support the Senior Analyst in preparing status updates for management and donors.
• Implement cost allocation methodologies for shared services and support functions.

Required profile

• Experience in preparing detailed budget proposals and financial reports.
• Familiarity with donor and internal financial compliance guidelines.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with program, finance and HR teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Horizon financial system.
• Proficiency with Impaq financial system.
• Proficiency with Sun System.
• Experience using PBAS (Planning, Budgeting and Accountability System).
• Knowledge of Labor Distribution Report (LDR) management and journal entries.