Budget Manager

Strategic Management ConsultantArtemis 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 StrategyPurpose driven Transformation including M&A and PMIEmbedded Strategy and Operations rolesOur 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 ResponsibilitiesBudgeting & ForecastingLead the annual budgeting process across departments, including timelines, assumptions, and review cyclesDevelop and maintain rolling forecasts and long-range financial plansMonitor budget performance and identify variances, risks, and opportunitiesFinancial Analysis & ReportingPrepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc budget vs. actuals reportingAnalyze trends, drivers, and unit economics to support strategic decisionsBuild and maintain financial models to evaluate scenarios and trade-offsBusiness PartnershipPartner with department leaders to understand cost drivers, resource needs, and investment prioritiesProvide guidance on budget planning, cost control, and financial accountabilitySupport leadership with clear, actionable financial insights and recommendationsGovernance & ControlsEstablish and enforce budgeting standards, policies, and controlsTrack approvals, reallocations, and budget changes throughout the yearEnsure alignment with company financial goals and compliance requirementsProcess ImprovementImprove budgeting tools, templates, and processes to increase accuracy and efficiencyLeverage financial systems and data to streamline reporting and analysisDocument assumptions and methodologies for transparency and continuityQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field5+ years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or FP&AStrong analytical and financial modeling skillsAdvanced proficiency in spreadsheets, ideally Google Sheets and financial planning toolsAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlinesPreferredMBA or CPA/CFA a plusExperience in global, high-growth organizationsFamiliarity with ERP and budgeting systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion)Key Skills & AttributesDetail-oriented with strong financial judgmentClear communicator who can translate data into insightsComfortable influencing without authorityProactive, organized, and deadline-drivenAble to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution