Established in 1997, Lion's SightFirst Eye Hospital is among the leading Eye hospitals in East & Central Africa. We are located in the serene Loresho neighborhood, 25 minutes from the Nairobi CBD. We also offer Dental, ENT & Diabetes healthcare services

Job Purpose

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, and promotes financial sustainability through accurate budgeting, expenditure control, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities or duties

• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of annual departmental and organizational budgets.
• Develop budget guidelines, templates, and timelines to support the budgeting process.
• Monitor budget performance and analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.
• Prepare periodic budget monitoring reports and provide recommendations for corrective actions where necessary.
• Support departmental managers in budget preparation, resource planning, and expenditure forecasting.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor expenditure trends and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with finance and departmental teams to ensure accurate budget allocation and utilization.
• Support the preparation of financial forecasts, projections, and long-term financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with approved budgets, financial policies, and resource allocation procedures.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management meetings, committees, and budget review sessions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of budgeting processes, systems, and financial planning practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field (Preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in budgeting, financial planning, financial analysis, or management accounting.
• Experience in healthcare, NGO, or institutional financial management is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, variance analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel, and financial management systems.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Knowledge of management accounting principles and budget control processes.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

Expected Outcomes

• Accurate and timely preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Effective monitoring and control of departmental and organizational budgets.
• Improved financial planning and resource allocation across the hospital.
• Timely identification and resolution of budget variances.
• Enhanced cost management and operational efficiency.
• Reliable financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Compliance with approved budgets, financial policies, and reporting requirements.
• Improved financial sustainability through effective budget management and planning.

• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of annual departmental and organizational budgets.
• Develop budget guidelines, templates, and timelines to support the budgeting process.
• Monitor budget performance and analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.
• Prepare periodic budget monitoring reports and provide recommendations for corrective actions where necessary.
• Support departmental managers in budget preparation, resource planning, and expenditure forecasting.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor expenditure trends and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with finance and departmental teams to ensure accurate budget allocation and utilization.
• Support the preparation of financial forecasts, projections, and long-term financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with approved budgets, financial policies, and resource allocation procedures.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management meetings, committees, and budget review sessions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of budgeting processes, systems, and financial planning practices.

• Strong budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel, and financial management systems.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Knowledge of management accounting principles and budget control processes.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field (Preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in budgeting, financial planning, financial analysis, or management accounting.
• Experience in healthcare, NGO, or institutional financial management is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, variance analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.