Senior Manager - MIS & Budgeting

This role requires a seasoned finance professional responsible for managing comprehensive financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning activities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering timely management information system (MIS) reports, leading the budgeting process, and developing long-term financial models to support senior management decision-making. This position demands strong leadership skills, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and excellent communication capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports tailored for senior management to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Lead the annual budgeting process by collaborating with various cost centers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and securing Board approval.
- Monitor and analyze budget versus actual performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
- Build and maintain long-term financial models to support strategic planning and forecasting.
- Coordinate updates to strategic reporting, ensuring accuracy and relevance of financial data presented to stakeholders.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to adapt financial strategies in response to changing business environments.
- Manage and mentor junior finance staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Required Qualifications

- Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance, or professional qualifications such as ACCA or Chartered Accountant (CA).
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in finance, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial modeling.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrated adaptability to change and resilience under pressure, maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working in dynamic and fast-paced environments, with a track record of driving financial improvements.
- Exposure to advanced financial software and tools for reporting and modeling.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive organizational culture.

This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the financial health and strategic direction of the organization, working closely with senior leadership to drive sustainable business success.