Budget Manager

Strategic Management Consultant

Artemis Connection is a strategic management consultancy working across the for-profit, public and social sectors. We help clients around the world identify their most pressing strategic issues and we staff teams of strategy consultants to roll up their sleeves and deliver impact. We are passionate about helping innovative and entrepreneurial leaders reach their goals through a customized project-based approach, typically focused around:

• Bespoke Innovation, Sales, and Marketing Strategy
• Purpose driven Transformation including M&A and PMI
• Embedded Strategy and Operations roles

Our founder is Christy Johnson, an entrepreneur, educator, and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. Our advisors include HR officers, executive coaches, academics, entrepreneurs, and neuroscientists. Our team is made up of seasoned consultants, trained at organizations such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain, Big 4 Strategy,, and elite educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across departments, including timelines, assumptions, and review cycles
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and long-range financial plans
• Monitor budget performance and identify variances, risks, and opportunities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc budget vs. actuals reporting
• Analyze trends, drivers, and unit economics to support strategic decisions
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate scenarios and trade-offs

Business Partnership

• Partner with department leaders to understand cost drivers, resource needs, and investment priorities
• Provide guidance on budget planning, cost control, and financial accountability
• Support leadership with clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations

Governance & Controls

• Establish and enforce budgeting standards, policies, and controls
• Track approvals, reallocations, and budget changes throughout the year
• Ensure alignment with company financial goals and compliance requirements

Process Improvement

• Improve budgeting tools, templates, and processes to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Leverage financial systems and data to streamline reporting and analysis
• Document assumptions and methodologies for transparency and continuity

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&A
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, ideally Google Sheets and financial planning tools
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines

Preferred

• MBA or CPA/CFA a plus
• Experience in global, high-growth organizations
• Familiarity with ERP and budgeting systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion)

Key Skills & Attributes

Detail-oriented with strong financial judgment

Clear communicator who can translate data into insights

Comfortable influencing without authority

Proactive, organized, and deadline-driven

Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution