budget analyst

Glades International Corporation; Laguna; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Glades International Corporation is seeking a Budget Analyst in Laguna to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will monitor variances, prepare performance reports, and develop models to optimize resource allocation.

The role requires strong Excel skills, ERP familiarity, and effective communication with department heads. The ideal candidate brings 2–5 years of budgeting/financial analysis experience, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy required.
• 2–5 years of budgeting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor budget utilization and analyze budget variances.
• Review departmental budget proposals and funding requests.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budget performance reports.
• Conduct cost-benefit and financial analyses to support management decisions.
• Coordinate with department heads during budget planning and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
• Track operating expenses and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing budget-related documentation.
• Develop financial models and dashboards to improve budget monitoring.
• Present budget findings and recommendations to management.

Skills

Budget planning

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Cost management

Data analysis

Financial modeling

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Summary
The Budget Analyst is responsible for preparing, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting organizational budgets to support effective financial planning and decision-making. This role ensures that expenditures align with approved budgets, identifies variances, and provides recommendations to optimize resource allocation and maintain financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

• Monitor budget utilization and analyze budget variances.

• Review departmental budget proposals and funding requests.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budget performance reports.

• Conduct cost-benefit and financial analyses to support management decisions.

• Coordinate with department heads during budget planning and forecasting.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and financial regulations.

• Track operating expenses and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

• Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing activities.

• Support internal and external audits by providing budget-related documentation.

• Develop financial models and dashboards to improve budget monitoring.

• Present budget findings and recommendations to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy

• 2-5 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or financial analysis.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Required Skills

• Budget planning and forecasting

• Financial analysis and reporting

• Variance analysis

• Cost management

• Data analysis

• Financial modeling

• ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

• Advanced Excel

• Presentation and stakeholder management

• Time management and organizational skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Budget forecast accuracy

• Timeliness of budget reports

• Budget variance within target thresholds

• Cost savings achieved

• Compliance with financial policies

• Accuracy of financial analyses and reports