Sr. Executive Budgeting & Cost Analysis

About the role

This role sits within the Finance department and focuses on budgeting, forecasting, monitoring of CMCC KPIs, analysis and reporting. It acts as a strategic partner across the organisation, working closely with business points of contact to develop budget plans, budgets and forecasts for assigned departments.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare annual and quarterly OPEX budget plans, including annual CMCC business planning and rolling forecasts aligned with the company's strategy and the macroeconomic situation.
• Report to CMCC and internal stakeholders on financial performance.
• Carry out qualitative and quantitative strategic, decision-support and competitive analyses to advise senior management.
• Provide financial modelling, analysis and valuation support for special projects such as new business initiatives.
• Identify and implement changes that improve cost efficiency and effectiveness of operational decisions.
• Deliver the monthly operations and analysis meeting (MOAM) presentation from the Finance side.
• Oversee ad-hoc and operational cost analysis and track key commercial indicators, providing analysis, summaries and recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree; CA-finalist, ACCA, ICMA, ICAEW, CIMA, MS in Accounts & Finance or MBA preferred.
• Up to 3-4 years of experience; relevant experience preferred.
• Reasonable understanding of the telecommunications industry and its local market opportunities and challenges.

Required skills

• Specific experience in financial modelling and analysis is a must.
• Understanding of and experience with ERP.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.