Budgeting and planning consultant

We are seeking a Budgeting & Planning Consultant to support a project with a government entity in strengthening enterprise-wide budgeting processes and strategic planning alignment.

The role focuses on linking annual budgeting cycles to strategic objectives, improving resource planning, and enhancing performance visibility across departments.

This is not an audit or accounting role it centers on planning, governance, and operational alignment within a public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of annual and multi-year budgeting cycles
• Align strategic priorities with departmental budgets and resource allocation
• Design and refine budget governance frameworks and approval workflows
• Develop planning templates, budget models, and performance tracking mechanisms
• Conduct variance analysis and support corrective action planning
• Establish KPI-linked budgeting structures to improve accountability
• Prepare executive-level planning and budget reports
• Coordinate with finance and operational teams to ensure consistency and alignment

Required Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in budgeting, planning, or government advisory
• Experience working within or advising government entities
• Exposure to annual budget cycles and strategic planning processes
• Strong analytical and financial structuring skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities