
Assistant Manager – Cost and Budgeting
EY
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Karachi • Pakistan
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Salary
💰 PKRNaN per year
About the role
- Lead the end-to-end annual operating budget preparation and quarterly/monthly forecasting processes.
- Develop, document, and enforce comprehensive budget policies, cost control procedures, and financial planning guidelines.
- Build and maintain dynamic, driver-based financial models for financial forecasting and long-range planning.
- Conduct in-depth monthly and quarterly variance analysis, comparing actual financial results against budget and forecast.
- Prepare clear, concise, and actionable management reports that explain significant budget deviations.
- Implement and manage cost accounting systems ensuring accurate product/service costing.
- Lead initiatives to analyze cost structures, identify inefficiencies, and recommend cost-saving measures.
- Monitor and manage key components of net working capital.
- Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to manage liquidity risk.
Requirements
- Minimum MBA (Preferably in Accounting and Finance).
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or CFA) is strongly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and advanced cost accounting methodologies (e.g., ABC, Standard Costing).
- Experience with large-scale ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and dedicated FP&A/EPM software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning).
- Experience using BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to present complex financial data.
Benefits
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial modelingvariance analysiscost accountingbudget preparationfinancial forecastingcash flow forecastingcost controlfinancial planningcost-saving measuresliquidity risk management
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
MBACPACMACFA