Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Reporting - TJ / 1934685

Recruit AI; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Punjab Skills Development Fund seeks a Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Reporting in Lahore to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. You will ensure tight internal controls, oversee audits, and coordinate with CFO and external auditors.

The role requires hands-on IFRS/IAS knowledge, SAP experience, and leadership of a small finance team. The ideal candidate brings at least ten years in finance, strong budgeting discipline, and the ability to translate financial data into

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in finance and financial management.
• Hands-on knowledge of IAS and IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience leading budgeting, planning, and audit coordination.
• Strong understanding of corporate financial processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Leads budgeting and planning for the organisation and sets annual targets.
• Oversees monthly/quarterly financial reporting to management and donors.
• Ensures robust internal controls and coordinates external audits.
• Manages cash flow, financial operations, and accounting records.
• Provides leadership to the finance team and aligns financial objectives with strategy.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

IAS knowledge

Financial planning

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Team leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client Punjab Skills Development Fund is looking for a Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Reporting in Lahore

The Manager Finance at Punjab Skills Development Fund plays a critical role in overseeing the financial activities and ensuring the financial health of the organization. This position demands a strategic leader responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, operations, and reporting activities. The manager directs cash flow management, supervises internal controls, and coordinates external audits to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The role requires deep expertise in IFRS standards, provincial tax regulations, and a solid understanding of the TVET sector's dynamics and trends. In this leadership role, the individual manages a team of a few professionals, providing guidance and fostering an environment that aligns financial objectives with organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings at least ten years of experience in finance, with demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies that optimize company resources. The candidate must have hands‑on knowledge of IAS and IFRS, strong practical skills in financial reporting and budgeting, and expertise in business processes and systems including SAP. The role also emphasizes ensuring robust audit and internal control standards, which support sound decision-making and maintain regulatory compliance. This position is pivotal in supporting Punjab Skills Development Funds commitment to financial excellence and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develops finance departmental objectives/ plans considering objectives and sets targets for upcoming year based upon comparative and trend analysis.
• Leads the budgeting and planning exercise. Initiates the budget preparation process upon receiving target elements/ focus areas from CFO. Engages relevant departments for budget preparation and seeks clarification in proposed budget from respective departments.
• Advises on and ensures that proper financial controls are in-place and exercised. Maintains a working knowledge of how new regulations/policies, and political/economic trends may impact.
• Timely preparation of monthly reports to the Management/donors/ external agencies i.e. Monthly/quarterly reporting of Accounts, Budget vs Actual analysis (PSDF & Programme wise) and other special reports required by management from time to time.
• Periodical review of GL to ensure correctness/completeness of TB for preparation of financial statements as per applicable governing rules for external auditors and liaison with external auditors to complete audit in timely manner.
• Supervision to ensure timely preparation of weekly /monthly withholding tax details (direct/indirect taxes) includes preparation of PSIDs, Monthly/annual filing of returns & tax certificate to TSPs & Vendors.
• Monitors and manages finance operations. Prepares management accounts of monthly / quarterly bases or as per set criteria. Estimates cash flows based on invoicing schedule and approved budgets and manages as per CFOs direction.
• Highlights associated challenges and devises actions steps to cope with challenges based on the recommendation, feedback, and ideas of CFO. Brainstorms ideas for improvements in progress of accounts, seeks support of management for resolution of pending matters.
• Understands special reports requirements from CFO, prepares and presents the reports as per defined timelines. Oversees preparation of monthly accounting reports as per standards by reviewing all expenses OPEX and CAPEX in-coordination with CFO.
• Shares departmental performance with supervisor against objectives set for previous year. Understands & collects departmental requirements with support of subordinates and reflects upon departments associated needs.
• Provides effective and inspiring leadership to the team. Ensures parity among subordinates with regards to learning and growth opportunities. Helps creating a conducive working environment to build and sustain an engaged and committed team.