Senior Budgeting Officer in Jordan - 2026
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- 3-5
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Full time
Opportunity description
Aramex is looking for a Senior Budgeting Officer. The role will support budgeting activities, short- and long-term forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting across the organization, with a strong focus on forecast accuracy and management insights.
Duties & responsibilities
Lead and support the development, consolidation, and monitoring of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Prepare and maintain short-term, medium-term, and multi-year financial forecasts, including key assumptions and business drivers.
Perform detailed variance analysis (Budget vs. Actuals, forecast vs. Actuals) and provide clear explanations of performance drivers.
Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations to support senior management and regional stakeholders.
Work closely with business units, cost center owners, and regional finance teams to validate data, challenge assumptions, and improve forecast quality.
Support cost control, resource allocation, margin analysis, and profitability analysis across products, entities, and regions.
Assist in maintaining financial controls related to budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with internal policies and guidelines.
Support the enhancement of budgeting models, forecasting methodologies, and planning processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Utilize SAP and other FP&A tools to support planning, reporting, and data integrity.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline Excel-based processes and reporting.
Act as a technical reference and support point for junior team members on budgeting and forecasting matters.
Eligibility criteria
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
4–7 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, or financial analysis roles.
Strong hands-on experience in short-term forecasting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
Solid understanding of financial statements, cost structures, variance analysis, and performance management.
Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, Power Query, data validation); VBA/Macros is a plus.
Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, FP&A tools) is highly preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Good communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.