JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Budget Supervisor
O*NET Code:
13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts)
Job Level:
L5 — Manager
Job Code:
WR-Finance-01
Sector:
Finance & Accounting
Company:
Wadi Al-Rafidain Company
Division:
Cost & Budgeting
Department:
Finance
Section:
Planning
Reports To:
 
Subordinates:
 
Functional Manager
 
 
Job Purpose
Lead the company's budgeting cycle and management reporting — coordinate inputs, build consolidated budgets, monitor execution, and deliver variance analyses to support financial decisions. The role is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Finance unit, the development of its people, and the accuracy and timeliness of its outputs in line with company standards, MOH expectations where applicable, and Iraqi labour law.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
●  Coordinate annual budget preparation across departments and consolidate the company budget.
●  Monitor actual vs. budget performance monthly and produce variance analyses with explanations.
●  Prepare management reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries for the Finance Manager and CEO.
●  Review departmental spend requests against budget availability and approval limits.
●  Develop forecasting models and rolling forecasts to anticipate cash needs and risks.
●  Lead continuous improvement of budgeting tools and reporting templates.
●  Plan, organise, and supervise the daily activities of the unit and prioritise workload to meet operational and quality targets.
●  Develop, document, and continuously improve the unit's standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
●  Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and development plans for team members.
●  Prepare and review departmental reports, KPI dashboards, and budgets and present them to senior management.
●  Drive adherence to HSE, GMP, and corporate compliance requirements across all unit activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related; CMA / CIMA preferred.
 
● Languages: Working proficiency in Arabic (native or near-native) and English (intermediate or above for technical reading and reporting).
● Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the company's enterprise systems (ERP/LIMS/CMMS as applicable to the role).
Experience
5+ years in budgeting / FP&A in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
 
● Track record of successful delivery in a comparable role within a regulated or quality-driven environment.
● Demonstrated ability to operate within an Iraqi-Group setting, working with internal stakeholders across functions and external regulators / partners.
Skills & Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Knowledge
●  Budgeting and forecasting techniques
●  Cost accounting and variance analysis
●  Financial modelling in Excel/ERP
Skills
●  Advanced Excel and reporting tools
●  Stakeholder management
●  Concise written communication of financial findings
Abilities
●  Translate operational data into financial views
●  Sustain accuracy under tight closing windows
●  Question assumptions constructively
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
●  Budget cycle on time — Target: 100% on plan | Frequency: Annual | Source: Finance calendar
●  Forecast accuracy — Target: Within ±5% | Frequency: Quarterly | Source: Variance report
●  Reporting pack issued — Target: Monthly by day 7 | Frequency: Monthly | Source: Reporting tracker
 
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Acknowledgement
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