Pavago
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Budgeting/ForecastingSpecialist
“Budgeting/Forecasting Specialist at Pavago. Skills: Financial modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance analysis. Build financial models. Manage planning cycles”
What You'll Achieve.
Forecast accuracy within ±5–10%; Budget completion within agreed timelines; Variance explanations delivered within 2–3 days of close; Models updated regularly and free from errors; Forecasting cycle time is reduced via automation
Industry & Context.
Highly analytical; Eye for detail; Proactive in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, 3+ years in financial planning/analysis, budgeting, or forecasting, Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (nested formulas, pivot tables, sensitivity modeling), Experience preparing variance analyses for leadership
Nice to Have
FP&A tool experience (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, Workday), MBA, CFA, or CPA credential, Experience forecasting for SaaS, real estate, or professional services, Familiarity with BI/analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
What You'll Do.
Build financial models
Manage planning cycles
Provide forward-looking insights
Lead budget preparation
Align budgets with goals
Maintain rolling forecasts
Update models with actuals
Build scenario analyses
Compare actuals to budgets
Prepare variance commentary
Use advanced formulas
Prepare management reporting
Present insights to executives
Identify forecasting inefficiencies
Implement FP&A software
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with finance leaders; Partner with department heads; Work with FP&A teams; Collaborate across teams
Communication Scope
Translate numbers into actionable recommendations; Explain models simply; Influence leaders through data-driven storytelling; Present insights to executives; Prepare written commentary; Presenting insights
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