Job Summary

The Budgeting and Reporting Manager is responsible for leading the company's budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective budget management, and consolidated financial analysis to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for UCCH's consolidated business and PIH entities.
• Coordinate with department heads to collect, review, and consolidate budget submissions.
• Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Analyse budget variances and provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
• Oversee financial reporting and consolidation, including relevant PIH-related items.
• Monitor financial performance, costs, and budget utilisation across business units.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for EPC/construction projects.
• Analyse financial performance and commodity/supply trading margins.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, financial regulations, and internal policies.
• Improve budgeting, reporting processes, and financial control systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors when required.
• Present financial reports and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial consolidation, and management reporting.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning (FP&A).
• Understanding of budgeting cycles for EPC/construction projects.
• Familiarity with commodity and supply trading margin structures.
• Advanced financial modelling and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of BI tools and ERP systems; SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Job Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in FP&A, budgeting, financial planning, or corporate planning.
• Experience in a diversified holding group is preferred.
• Previous experience managing budgeting and reporting functions.
• GCC experience is an advantage.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CA is required.
• An MBA from a reputable institute would be an advantage.

Competencies

• Speed of Execution
• Provide Direction
• Build Processes and Systems
• Drive Cost Optimization
• Agility
• AI Fluency
• Budget Preparation and Reporting – Level 4
• Budgeting and Financial Management – Level 4
• Budgeting and Forecasting – Level 4
• Build High-Performing Teams
• Business Valuations – Level 4
• Financial Forecasting – Level 4