Lead - Budgeting and Cash Flow Management

Lead – Budget & Cash Flow Responsibilities Budget Planning & Management Lead preparation of annual operating plans, project budgets, business budgets, and financial forecasts. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to consolidate budget inputs and assumptions. Develop project-wise and business-unit-wise budget models. Monitor budget utilization and analyze variances against approved plans. Ensure alignment of budgets with organizational goals and business strategies. Cash Flow Planning & Monitoring Prepare short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts for projects and business operations. Monitor fund inflows, outflows, liquidity requirements, and working capital needs. Track project cash flow performance and recommend corrective actions where required. Ensure adequate availability of funds for project execution and operational requirements. Support strategic cash management and treasury planning initiatives. Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast benchmarks. Prepare MIS reports, financial dashboards, and management presentations. Conduct trend analysis, variance analysis, scenario planning, and forecasting exercises. Provide actionable insights to senior management on project and business performance. Develop periodic reports covering project profitability, cash flow status, and fund utilization. Project Finance Support Monitor project expenditures, cost commitments, and revenue projections. Support project feasibility assessments, business case reviews, and investment evaluation exercises. Coordinate with Project, Sales, Procurement, and Business teams for financial planning and tracking. Track project-specific financial KPIs and recommend performance improvement measures. Cost Control & Financial Governance Identify opportunities for cost optimization and enhanced financial efficiency. Monitor adherence to approved budgets and financial control processes. Support implementation of internal controls and financial governance practices. Assist management in evaluating financial risks and mitigation measures. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Business Development, Projects, Sales, Procurement, Commercial, and Treasury teams. Coordinate with auditors, finance controllers, and internal stakeholders for financial reviews. Support leadership reviews and budget approval discussions. Present financial analysis and budgeting recommendations to senior management. Process Improvement & Automation Drive improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Support implementation of financial planning and reporting tools. Develop automated MIS and dashboard solutions for efficient financial monitoring. Promote best practices in budgeting and cash flow management. Qualifications Educational Qualification Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification from a reputed institution. Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline. Experience 8–12 years of experienc e in Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cash Flow Management, Project Finance, or Business Finance. Experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, Manufacturing, or Project-driven organizations preferred. Strong exposure to budgeting cycles, financial forecasting, management reporting, and project financial analysis. Experience in handling project-based financial planning and fund management will be preferred.