Senior Analyst – Financial Planning and Budgeting

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Key Responsibilities: Budget Preparation and Oversight Coordinate the Annual Budgeting Process Lead the development of comprehensive budgets for National Office Support Costs, Area Programs, ongoing grants, and new proposals. Ensure all budgets reflect strategic priorities and are prepared in accordance with the Field Office Planning & Budgeting Guidelines. Ensure Strategic and Policy Alignment Validate that all budget submissions are consistent with organizational goals, donor requirements, and internal financial policies. Provide guidance to program teams during budget formulation to ensure accuracy and completeness. Support Proposal Budgeting Collaborate with program and grant teams to develop proposal budgets that meet donor specifications and internal cost structures. Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support proposal competitiveness. Facilitate Budget Consolidation and Review Consolidate budget inputs across departments and projects. Conduct thorough reviews to ensure coherence, eliminate duplication, and flag inconsistencies prior to submission. Financial Systems Integration and Monitoring Review and Validate Budget Uploads Oversee the upload of approved budgets into financial systems including Sun System, Horizon, IMPAQ, and FAD. Ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Shared Services and GFS. Labour Distribution Reports (LDR) Management Manage the setup, review, and reconciliation of LDRs to ensure accurate allocation of staff costs across projects. Address anomalies and ensure alignment with approved budgets and donor conditions. PBAS Management Mo