Budget analyst

• Lead the comprehensive annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for VMM
• Monitor and analyze budget performance in real-time, identifying all significant variances and recommending corrective actions
• Challenge operational stakeholders constructively to justify budget requests
• Conduct thorough risk management by analyzing the organization's financial strengths and weaknesses
• Perform post-implementation financial analysis to assess the effectiveness of strategies
• Develop and refine the local financial strategy in alignment with the broader corporate strategy
• Assist the Finance Coordinator in providing financial support for high-level strategic decision-making
• Build, manipulate, and consolidate complex datasets using advanced technical tools including Power Query and Power BI
• Utilize proficiency in SAP and BW systems to produce reliable data and create actionable reports and dashboards
• Assist in the development and refinement of budget models and tools
• Act as the main budget focal point for VMM, coordinating actively with cross-functional teams
• Assume full ownership and accountability for VMM budget discipline and performance tracking
• Ensure rigorous compliance with internal financial policies and procedures, providing necessary support for audits

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or relevant fields
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in budgeting, financial planning, or detailed cost analysis
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and Power BI for data consolidation and visualization
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and BW (Business Warehouse) or equivalent ERP systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional analytical skills, precision, and the ability to work independently to manage multiple tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel (50% frequency) to Lumut Port for work

• Professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) is a plus
• Prior experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is a plus

All business travel costs covered by the company