Budget & Forecasting Manager

Summary

The Budget & Forecasting Manager’s main responsibility is to collaborate with the business leaders to ensure that all budgets and forecasts are completed within stipulated timelines and in alignment with the overall strategic objectives of the company.

Responsibilities

• • Ensure approved budgets are loaded into ERP application (currently ROSS) at least 1 month before beginning of the Budget year.
• • Monitor and update the budget software, Planning Maestro to ensure effective reporting.
• • Liaise with Budget Software providers on matters of updates, integration etc.
• • Evaluate the alignment of all budgets with the strategic goals and operational plans.
• • Evaluate budget proposals for completeness, accuracy and compliance with company rules, statutory laws, and other regulations.
• • Review budgets for alignment across departments, legal entities, and divisions.
• • Monitor and maintain financial models that support budgeting and forecasting.
• • Assist with preparation of 3-year and 10-year forecasts of contribution and profit targets.
• • Collaborate with division on preparation of rolling forecasts (operational and capital) at least monthly
• • Collaborate with the divisions/SBUs and financial reporting to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• • Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings efficiencies during the budgeting, forecasting and monitoring process.
• • Provide analytical summary of major variances monthly
• • Support the Shared Services Department Managers with budget preparation, monthly tracking reports and timely data analysis to make informed decisions.
• • Work closely with divisional leaders and financial reporting to ensure the accuracy of monthly financial reports. (Accruals, prepayments, allocations etc.).
• • Assist with creation of SOPs and preparation of ad-hoc reports to assist in decision making.
• • Supervise and develop Budget Assistants.
• • Any other duties that may be assigned to you.

Desired Traits and Characteristics

• • Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• • Strong research and analytical skills.
• • Solid experience in budget and forecasting.
• • Ability to work independently.
• • High desire to succeed.
• • Mature with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• • Ability to prioritize.
• • Uncompromising integrity.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Equivalent.
• • At least five (5) years’ experience in accounting and budgeting
• • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and principles.
• • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• • Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends and make sound decisions.
• • Excellent time-management & communication skills
• • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

About CB Group

The CB Group believes in building our region through sustainable agriculture. Through our three main business lines – Consumer Foods, Livestock & Animal Feeds and Crops, we make a difference in people’s lives every day

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