The Budget Manager is responsible for leading the hospital’s budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and budget monitoring functions. The role ensures effective allocation and utilization of financial resources, supports strategic decision-making, promotes financial sustainability, and strengthens financial performance through accurate budgeting, expenditure control, and financial analysis.

• Coordinate preparation and consolidation of annual departmental and organizational budgets.
• Develop budget guidelines, templates, and budgeting timelines.
• Support departmental managers during budget preparation and resource planning.
• Prepare long-term financial plans and projections.
• Ensure effective allocation and utilization of financial resources.
• Monitor budget performance across departments.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.
• Prepare periodic budget monitoring reports.
• Recommend corrective actions for budget variances.
• Ensure compliance with approved budgets and financial policies.
• Conduct financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare financial forecasts and expenditure projections.
• Monitor expenditure trends.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with finance and departmental teams on budget allocation.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management meetings and budget review sessions.
• Support organizational financial planning initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of budgeting processes and financial planning systems.

• Budget management
• Financial planning
• Financial forecasting
• Budget monitoring
• Budget variance analysis
• Financial analysis
• Financial modelling
• Management accounting
• Budget control
• Financial reporting
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Financial management systems
• Cost optimization
• Resource planning
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Analytical thinking
• Organizational skills
• Project coordination
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Collaboration
• Decision support
• Problem solving
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Accountability

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Finance
• Bachelor's degree in Economics
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• CPA(K)
• ACCA
• Equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Master's degree in Finance
• Master's degree in Accounting
• Master's degree in Economics
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master's degree in a related field
• Budget preparation
• Budget monitoring
• Financial planning
• Financial analysis
• Management accounting
• Financial forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Financial reporting