Budget Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of annual departmental and organizational budgets.
  
• Develop budget guidelines, templates, and timelines to support the budgeting process.
  
• Monitor budget performance and analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.
  
• Prepare periodic budget monitoring reports and provide recommendations for corrective actions where necessary.
  
• Support departmental managers in budget preparation, resource planning, and expenditure forecasting.
  
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
  
• Monitor expenditure trends and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
  
• Collaborate with finance and departmental teams to ensure accurate budget allocation and utilization.
  
• Support the preparation of financial forecasts, projections, and long-term financial plans.
  
• Ensure compliance with approved budgets, financial policies, and resource allocation procedures.
  
• Prepare presentations and reports for management meetings, committees, and budget review sessions.
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of budgeting processes, systems, and financial planning practices.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
  
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field (Preferred).
  
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in budgeting, financial planning, financial analysis, or management accounting.
  
• Experience in healthcare, NGO, or institutional financial management is preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, variance analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel, and financial management systems.
  
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
  
• Knowledge of management accounting principles and budget control processes.
  
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
  
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
  
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
  

Expected Outcomes

• Accurate and timely preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
  
• Effective monitoring and control of departmental and organizational budgets.
  
• Improved financial planning and resource allocation across the hospital.
  
• Timely identification and resolution of budget variances.
  
• Enhanced cost management and operational efficiency.
  
• Reliable financial analysis to support management decision-making.
  
• Compliance with approved budgets, financial policies, and reporting requirements.
  
• Improved financial sustainability through effective budget management and planning.