budget analyst

Simpaisa Payment Gateway

<p><b>Summary:</b></p><p>Tapmad is on the lookout for a skilled and detail-oriented <b>Junior Financial Analyst</b> to join our dynamic team! If you're passionate about numbers, financial strategy, and delivering impactful insights, we want to hear from you.</p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Analyze financial data and prepare in-depth variance analyses.</li><li>Monitor budget performance and report key variances with recommended actions.</li><li>Develop the annual financial budget including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.</li><li>Build complex financial models and conduct sensitivity analyses to support decision-making.</li><li>Create clear, visual presentations using PowerPoint and PowerBI for senior leadership.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>CA / ACCA (Qualified or Finalist) or MBA/BBA/ACF</li><li>Experience: 1 to 2 years in a Financial Analyst role.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.</li><li>Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.</li><li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint &amp; PowerBI.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to create complex financial models from scratch.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Junior Financial Analyst

Hiro Talent

<p><b>Job Title: Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A) Analyst</b></p><p><b>Location:</b> Karachi, Pakistan<br/><b>Type of Position:</b> Permanent<br/><b>Environment:</b> Onsite (must work CST business hours to align with U.S. client operations)</p><p><b>About the Position:</b></p><p>We are seeking a <b>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A) Analyst</b> to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for one of our U.S.-based clients. This role requires a strong command of financial modeling and reporting, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-client BPO environment. Candidates must be available to work during Central Time Zone (CST) business hours.</p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including Profit &amp; Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.</li><li>Perform variance analysis (Budget vs. Actual, Prior Period vs. Actual) to identify business trends and key drivers.</li><li>Conduct SG&amp;A and cost analysis to support departmental expense management and performance tracking.</li><li>Prepare segment, project, or department-level profitability reports.</li><li>Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models, dashboards, and templates to support planning and analysis.</li><li>Assist in preparing management presentations and financial review decks in PowerPoint.</li><li>Work with data extracted from ERP systems and accounting platforms to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.</li><li>Support the month-end close process through analytical reviews and reconciliation of key financial metrics.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, operations, and business stakeholders to provide insights and improve financial transparency.</li></ul><p><b>Desired Skills &amp; Experience:</b></p><ul><li><b>Education:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance or Accounting, CA-Intermediate or ACCA-finalist (required).</li><li><b>Certifications (preferred):</b> Excel and PowerPoint certifications.</li><li><b>Experience:</b> 4&ndash;6 years of experience in FP&amp;A, financial analysis, or management reporting.</li><li><b>Technical Proficiency:</b></li><li>Strong Excel skills including formulas, Pivot Tables, charts, and dashboard creation.</li><li>Basic understanding of Power Query for data collection, cleaning, and transformation.</li><li>Working knowledge of ERP or accounting systems.</li><li>Familiarity with accounting principles (accrual and cash-based accounting).</li><li><b>Soft Skills:</b></li><li>Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) are a must, as this role will support a U.S.-based client.</li><li>Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic financial environment.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Current Salary</li><li>Expected Salary</li><li>Notice Perriod</li><li>Reason to switch </li><li>Are you okay to work 6pm to 3am or 7pm to 4am, On-site?</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Contour Software

<div><p><b>About Contour</b></p><p></p><p>
Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.</p><p><br>
As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.</p><p><br>
What started as an R&amp;D &amp; Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore &amp; Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!</p><p></p><div><div><p><b>
About Contour &amp; Constellation:</b><br>
Contour Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), which acquires, manages and builds market-leading software businesses that develop industry-specific, mission-critical enterprise software solutions to serve both the public and private sectors. Prior to going public in 2006, CSI won the prestigious &quot;Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies&rdquo; award in 2005. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and with a global presence, CSI's subsidiaries operate in more than 80 different industries in over 100 countries, generating annual revenues in excess of $3 Billion.<br>
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Contour Software currently houses remote employees for more than 80 Departments (R&amp;D, Finance, IT, Customer Support, Professional Services and Other) belonging to more than 40 of CSI's 500+ divisions, in 3 offices [KHI, LHE &amp; ISB]. Contour employees are key players in implementing, supporting, extending, enhancing, and renewing enterprise systems that run thousands of medium and large businesses as well as public institutions, globally.<br>
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<b>The Division</b><br>
Pyxis Software Group<b> </b>- a division of Jonas Software part of Constellation Software Inc. - manages a diverse portfolio of vertical market software companies, powering operations across specialized sectors like fitness, recreation, member management, and logistics.<br>
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<b>The Position</b><br>
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data.</p></div><div><p>
The Senior Financial Analyst will act as a proactive business partner to key stakeholders, leading a rigorous QSR forecasting process and providing timely, insight-driven variance analysis on both cost and revenue. The role owns quarterly and month-end deliverables, including the QSR deck, financial toolkit and model refreshes, detailed revenue analysis, and standardized variance narratives, ensuring all outputs are accurate, fully reconciled, and aligned with underlying financial systems.</p></div><div><p>
In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst will drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, reporting processes, and financial models, while identifying risks and opportunities and communicating their impact clearly to leadership. The role will support month-end close activities, collaborate closely with Accounting and FP&amp;A teams, and provide analytical support for audits, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc management requests.</p></div><div><p>
Ultimately, this role plays a critical part in enabling informed leadership decisions through high-quality financial insights, strong ownership of deliverables, and effective cross-functional partnership.</p></div><div><p><b>
Responsibilities</b><b> </b><b>included but not limited to:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Act as a proactive finance business partner to functional and BU stakeholders, providing insight-driven financial analysis and recommendations.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Lead the Quarterly Strategic Review (QSR) forecasting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with actuals.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Own quarterly and month-end deliverables, including QSR decks, financial toolkits, model refreshes, detailed revenue analysis, and standardized variance narratives.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, revenue, and cost variances, identifying risks, opportunities, and underlying business drivers.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Support month-end close activities in collaboration with Accounting and FP&amp;A teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting models, reporting processes, and financial controls.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Provide analytical support for audits, management reviews, and ad hoc strategic initiatives.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ensure all reporting is fully reconciled to source systems and adheres to internal controls and financial policies.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Mentor and review work prepared by junior analysts, providing guidance and quality oversight where applicable.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>
Requirements</b><b> </b>:</p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Minimum of 7+ years' experience in a similar role.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Finalist or qualified professional accountant, or holder of a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; preferably pursuing or holding a CA, CPA or ACCA designation.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-entity or matrixed environment is an advantage.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Proven experience in building and maintaining financial models and reporting tools.</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to use AI tools.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP and reporting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar) is preferred.</p></li></ul></div></div><p><b>
Exciting Benefits we offer:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Market-leading Salary</p></li><li><p>
Medical Coverage &ndash; Self &amp; Dependents</p></li><li><p>
Parents Medical Coverage</p></li><li><p>
Provident Fund</p></li><li><p>
Employee Performance-based bonuses</p></li><li><p>
Home Internet Subsidy</p></li><li><p>
Conveyance Allowance</p></li><li><p>
Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]</p></li><li><p>
Life Benefit</p></li><li><p>
Child Care Facility</p></li><li><p>
Company Provided Lunch/Dinner</p></li><li><p>
Professional Development Budget</p></li><li><p>
Recreational area for in-house games</p></li><li><p>
Sporadic On-shore training opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Friendly work environment</p></li><li><p>
Leave Encashment</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>
Disclaimer:</i></b><i> At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we&rsquo;ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.</i></p><p></p><p><i>
In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.</i></p></div><p></p>

Senior Financial Analyst

S. Zia Ul Haq & Sons (Pvt.) Ltd

<p><b>S. Zia-Ul-Haq &amp; Sons</b> is looking for a <b>Cost Analyst</b>!</p><p><b>Job Summary</b>:</p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Analyst to support cost control, budgeting, and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will analyze operational and financial data, monitor cost trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency across projects and operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Analyze cost data related to <b>procurement, inventory, operations, and projects</b></li><li>Develop and maintain <b>costing models</b> for food, materials, labor, and overheads</li><li>Monitor <b>actual vs. budgeted costs</b> and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare <b>daily, weekly, and monthly costing reports</b></li><li>Perform <b>data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation</b> from multiple sources (ERP, Excel, etc.)</li><li>Identify <b>cost-saving opportunities</b> and inefficiencies in operations</li><li>Work closely with <b>procurement, operations, and finance teams</b> for accurate data flow</li><li>Analyze <b>vendor pricing trends</b> and support negotiation insights</li><li>Assist in <b>menu costing / project costing / BOQ costing</b> (if applicable)</li><li>Create dashboards using tools like <b>Excel, Power BI, or other BI tools</b></li><li>Ensure compliance with <b>internal controls and financial policies</b></li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field</li><li>3&ndash;4 years of experience in data analysis / costing / financial analysis</li><li>Strong knowledge of costing concepts and financial reporting</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills</b>:</p><ul><li>Strong command of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query preferred)</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or others)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to interpret large datasets and convert into actionable insights</li><li>Good understanding of inventory and procurement costing</li><li>Strong communication and coordination skills</li></ul><p><b>Location:</b> Gadap Town Behind Baqai Medical University | Super Highway | Karachi - Pakistan.</p><p><b>Perks &amp; benefit</b>:</p><ul><li>Food</li><li>Pick &amp; Drop Service</li><li>Annual Bonus</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs70,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Cost Analyst

Alibaba

<div><div><p><b>Basic Infomation</b></p><div><div><div><p>
Department:</p><p>
Daraz</p></div><div><p>
Degree:</p><p>
Bachelor</p></div><div><p>
Work Experience:</p><p>
2 year</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Job Description</b></p><div>
- Support monthly/quarterly financial close and reporting including Balance Sheet Schedules
- Assist in preparing P&amp;L analysis for business units along with analysis on category / seller level
- Monitor budget execution and flag variances
- Participate in ROI evaluation of promotional campaigns
- Develop automated reports to improve efficiency</div></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Position Requirement</b></p><div>
- Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields
- Excel proficiency: Advanced functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH), PivotTables, Power Query, financial modeling
- Financial systems: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Analytical skills: Ability to perform revenue/cost driver analysis, KPI tracking, and budget vs. actual variance analysis
- Business acumen: Understanding of key e-commerce metrics
- Working experience: 2+ years</div></div></div>

Daraz-ACCA Trainee-Finance

vijay kumar

<p>Position Title: Change Agent &ndash; Enterprise Excellence (Business Transformation Analyst / Process Improvement Analyst)</p><p>Budget: PKR 273,000</p><p>On-site</p><p>Location: Karachi / Islamabad</p><p>Qualification: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or a related field (Required)</p><p>Eligibility Criteria:</p><p>* Minimum 3+ years of experience in transformation, project management, or change management</p><p>* Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Engineering, Business, or relevant field)</p><p>* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p><p>* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities</p><p>* Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies</p><p>* Proficiency in MS Office (Excel &amp; PowerPoint)</p><p>* Exposure to Power BI, automation, or digital transformation is a plus</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>* Support operating model transformation and continuous improvement initiatives</p><p>* Analyze business performance, processes, and customer journeys to identify gaps</p><p>* Assist in designing future-state processes and operating models</p><p>* Conduct data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and process mapping</p><p>* Participate in problem-solving sessions and identify improvement opportunities</p><p>* Track project progress, measure impact, and ensure benefits realization</p><p>* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions</p><p>* Support change management activities and stakeholder alignment</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Up to Rs270,000.00 per month</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>project management,: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Location:</p><ul><li>Karachi (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Change Agent –BusinessTransformationAnalyst

<div><div><p><b>Basic Infomation</b></p><div><div><div><p>
Department:</p><p>
Daraz</p></div><div><p>
Degree:</p><p>
Others</p></div><div><p>
Work Experience:</p><p>
5 year</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Job Description</b></p><div>
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning &amp; Forecasting
&bull; Support preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term plans
&bull; Manage weekly and pre-month forecasting cycles, ensuring timely updates and alignment with latest business trends
&bull; Track performance against plans and highlight key variances
Volume Planning
&bull; Drive volume forecasting and planning in coordination with relevant teams
&bull; Ensure alignment between financial plans and operational/volume assumptions
&bull; Continuously refine volume assumptions based on recent trends and business inputs
Data Analysis &amp; Modelling
&bull; Build and maintain financial models to support planning cycles
&bull; Analyze historical data and trends to improve forecast accuracy
&bull; Support scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling for key business drivers
Planning Process &amp; Governance
&bull; Coordinate planning timelines and ensure timely submission of inputs across teams
&bull; Maintain consistency and standardization in planning templates and assumptions
&bull; Support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools</div></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Position Requirement</b></p><div>
Education &amp; Experience
&bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or ACCA qualified
&bull; 3&ndash;5 years of relevant experience in FP&amp;A, planning, or financial analysis
&bull; Overall experience 5+ years
Technical Skills
&bull; Strong understanding of financial planning and forecasting concepts
&bull; Experience with budgeting, weekly/rolling forecasts, and financial modelling
&bull; Advanced Excel skills (modelling, data analysis)
Soft Skills
&bull; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
&bull; High attention to detail and ownership
&bull; Ability to manage timelines and coordinate across teams
&bull; Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment</div></div></div>

Daraz PK-Assistant Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis-Finance

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