Deputy Manager Budgeting & MYT

Our employees are our company's greatest asset - they are our real competitive advantage. We possesse immense power of innovation, immagination and a desire to attract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company's mission.

Job Purpose

To support annual budget preparation, financial analysis, budget monitoring, post-investment reviews, and process improvements while ensuring timely coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, consolidation, and presentation of the annual budget for management and Board approval.
• Coordinate with Strategy, Projects, P&E, S&OP, clusters, and other stakeholders to validate project scope, cost, and investment feasibility.
• Align procurement and cash budgets with CWIP requirements.
• Prepare financial workings for deferred revenue, other income, inflows, OPEX allocations, and open POs/PRs.
• Prepare BOM-based project budgets and align material requisitions with approved budget BOMs.
• Introduce service codes in BOMs to improve visibility of service costs.
• Develop scenario-based BOMs to improve budgeting accuracy and optimize project costs.
• Monitor budget versus actual consumption and maintain Mini Pulse reporting on the SIP Portal.
• Support the automation of budget-consumption reporting and other budgeting processes.
• Conduct post-investment reviews of loss-reduction projects and assess actual benefits against approved budgets.
• Prepare PIR analysis within two working days and circulate the report within four working days of receiving validated data.
• Maintain updated records of budget reallocations and coordinate system updates with the BPR team.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
• Prepare management reports, presentations, reconciliations, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Participate in designated safety meetings, complete monthly safety requirements, and support organizational HSE objectives.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and accurate completion of the annual budget.
• Quality of budget analysis and Board presentations.
• Accuracy of BOM-based budgets and financial workings.
• Timely budget-versus-consumption reporting.
• Successful implementation of process automation initiatives.
• Timely completion of post-investment reviews.
• Accurate tracking and reporting of budget reallocations.
• Timely closure of stakeholder actions.
• Compliance with HSE and reporting requirements.

Required Skills

• Budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Understanding CAPEX, OPEX, CWIP, BOMs, and project feasibility.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.

Qualification and Experience

• ACCA, CA, ICMA, MBA Accounting & Finance, BS Accounting & Finance
• Relevant experience in budgeting, financial planning, project analysis, or management reporting (at least 2-3 year)
• Experience in a utility, infrastructure, or project-based environment would be an advantage.

KE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Role suitability for PWDs will be assessed in accordance with HSE standards.