Strategic Budget & Financial Planning Analyst

Pakistan Single Window; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 893,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window in Islamabad is seeking a Budget Analyst to join NAFSA’s foundational team. You will support budget formulation, consolidation, and reporting, maintaining trackers and dashboards to aid governance and decision-making.

Your role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel, with responsibilities spanning variance analysis, forecasting, and coordination of budget reviews to ensure audit readiness and timely approvals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in budgeting, analysis, or financial planning support.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support budget formulation and consolidation by collecting inputs from Wings/Directorates, validating data against templates and assumptions, and preparing schedules.
• Maintain and update budget trackers (headcount, procurement, OPEX, CAPEX) and support funding utilization reports.
• Prepare variance analysis (budget vs. actual), trend analysis, and cost driver summaries; flag exceptions and risks.
• Develop basic forecasts and cost projections using scenario assumptions to support decisions.
• Support medium-term planning by compiling historical baselines and sensitivity analyses for expenditures.
• Coordinate budget review meetings by preparing briefing packs, presentations, and dashboards.
• Assist in processing budget adjustments by preparing notes and schedules for approvals.
• Maintain a structured repository of budget files to ensure audit readiness.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director (Budget & Planning).

Skills

Budgeting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Pakistan Single Window in Islamabad is seeking a Budget Analyst to join NAFSA’s foundational team. You will support budget formulation, consolidation, and reporting, maintaining trackers and dashboards to aid governance and decision-making.

Your role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel, with responsibilities spanning variance analysis, forecasting, and coordination of budget reviews to ensure audit readiness and timely approvals.