429 Budgeting jobs in India

Responsibility Area Key Activities Indicative Performance Measures

Financial / Strategy

1. Cost Estimation Calculation of quantities based on drawings received

Analysis and coordination of drawings from Architects, Structural and MEP consultants.

Timely rate analysis of items required in the project (Parameter: location-wise, project type based analysis) Projects included Residential and commercial Timely and accurate cost estimation

1. Budget Monitoring Make budget for various projects at different life stages and submit timely reports

Cost monitoring budget v/s actual Rate Analysis Effective Cost & Budget monitoring

1. Cost Leadership Generate ideas to minimize cost for each project Cost reduction %

Operational

1. Project Review Meetings Coordinates with the multiple site resources to conduct weekly project review meetings to update the other departments on the project status Adherence to schedule

Process

1. Process Adherence Complies with company defined guidelines and processes

Adheres to project timelines % Process compliance

1. Process Improvement Identifies processes/procedures in own work area that need improvement

Recommends process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency/costs/productivity

Undertakes process improvement activities in own work area Initiatives taken

Impact of process improvement ideas

People Management and Development

Learning and Development Ability to handle large team of atleast 8-10

Identifies self development needs and those of team members

Takes concrete steps to pursue self development as well as development of team members through training, education, projects etc. New skills acquired

Position Requirements

Qualification:

Bachelor s /Masters Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience:

15 years of experience. Should have minimum 12 years of experience in leading Costing & Budgeting/ Tendering.

Critical Skills:

Strong communication and presentation skills

High on quantitative aptitude

Awareness of new technologies in the construction industry

Knowledge of SAP, MS Project, ACONEX, AUTOCAD, MS Excel is added advantage.

Awareness of design principles

Adept at construction practices including quality and safety norms

Job Purpose:
The objective of this position to prepare the construction budgets, monitor all spends, bills and cost reports, item rate analysis, tender documents and submitting relevant reports to management on timely basis for multiple large sized projects in the North Zone

Responsibilities:
Calculation of quantities based on drawings received
Analysis and coordination of drawings from Architects, Structural and MEP consultants.
Timely rate analysis of items required in the project (Parameter: location-wise, project type based analysis) Projects included Residential and commercial
Make budget for various projects at different life stages and submit timely reports
Cost monitoring budget v/s actual Rate Analysis
Generate ideas to minimize cost for each project
Coordinates with the multiple site resources to conduct weekly project review meetings to update the other departments on the project status
Complies with company defined guidelines and processes
Adheres to project timelines
Identifies processes/procedures in own work area that need improvement
Recommends process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency/costs/productivity
Undertakes process improvement activities in own work area
Ability to handle large team of atleast 8-10
Identifies self development needs and those of team members
Takes concrete steps to pursue self development as well as development of team members through training, education, projects etc.

Position Requirements

Qualification:
Bachelor s /Masters Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience:
8-12 years of experience. Should have minimum 12 years of experience in leading Costing & Budgeting/ Tendering.

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

The Officer, Program Budgeting will play a critical role in supporting the financial and operational aspects of program implementation across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. Reporting to the Director, Program Operations, the Officer will be responsible for annual planning and budgeting, preparing cash forecasts, tracking budget outlooks, supporting donor budget reviews, and monitoring procurement processes. The role requires close coordination with state teams, as well as cross-functional collaboration with the Country Office (CO) and Global Office (GO), to ensure alignment with organizational goals, donor requirements, and internal policies.

• Coordinate with state teams and relevant departments to consolidate annual program plans and budgets.

• Facilitate the annual budgeting process by ensuring timely inputs from field teams and program leads.

• Ensure that budget allocations align with programmatic goals and donor requirements.

• Support the Director, Program Operations, in reviewing and finalizing the consolidated annual budget.

• Maintain documentation and version control of budget submissions and approvals.

• Collaborate with program and finance teams to collect monthly budget projections from state teams.

• Monitor and track variances between planned and actual expenditures, providing analytical insights.

• Assist in updating and maintaining budget dashboards to support decision-making.

• Flag significant deviations or under/over-utilization to the Director, Program Operations, and suggest corrective actions.

• Collect monthly fund requirement data from all implementation states.

• Prepare consolidated monthly cash forecasts to ensure timely fund disbursement and liquidity.

• Coordinate with the finance team to manage fund flows and ensure alignment with implementation needs.

• Monitor fund utilization and ensure compliance with internal cash management protocols.

• Support the review and validation of donor-specific budgets in coordination with fundraising and program teams.

• Ensure that donor budgets are realistic, aligned with approved program plans, and comply with donor guidelines.

• Assist in responding to donor queries and preparing revised budgets or justifications as needed.

• Maintain a tracker of donor budgets, amendments, and versions for audit and reporting purposes.

• Maintain oversight of procurement plans and monitor adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Track procurement requests from state teams and ensure proper documentation and compliance.

• Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to ensure alignment with approved budgets and donor requirements.

• Generate periodic procurement tracking reports and flag delays or deviations for timely resolution.

• Assist in coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and capacity-building efforts for State teams.

• Ensure compliance with HR policies, labour laws, and workplace regulations.

• Master’s in education / social sciences / Social Work/management/consulting or equivalent.

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of various programs and organizations in the field of early grade reading/literacy in India and abroad.

• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, including skills of managing and mentoring people.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization.

• Be an innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do so.

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Work well independently as well as part of a team.

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse. 
• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
• Survivors referred to available professional assistance ( mental health counselling), upon consent.

About Room to Read:    

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change . Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Senior Manager - Costing & Budgeting

Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Mumbai HO + Site Offices

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Job Title: Senior Manager - Costing & Budgeting

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Operations

Business: Godrej Properties Limited

Location: Mumbai HO & Site Offices

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

GIG is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.

Your Roles & Responsibilities:

Responsibility Area

Key Activities

Indicative Performance Measures

Financial / Strategy

1. Cost Estimation

• Calculation of quantities based on drawings received
• Analysis and coordination of drawings from Architects, Structural and MEP consultants.
• Timely rate analysis of items required in the project (Parameter: location-wise, project type based analysis) – Projects included Residential and commercial
• Timely and accurate cost estimation

1. Budget Monitoring

• Make budget for various projects at different life stages and submit timely reports
• Cost monitoring budget v/s actual Rate Analysis
• Effective Cost & Budget monitoring

1. Cost Leadership

• Generate ideas to minimize cost for each project
• Cost reduction %

Operational

1. Project Review Meetings

• Coordinates with the multiple site resources to conduct weekly project review meetings to update the other departments on the project status
• Adherence to schedule

Process

1. Process Adherence

• Complies with company defined guidelines and processes
• Adheres to project timelines
• % Process compliance

1. Process Improvement

• Identifies processes/procedures in own work area that need improvement
• Recommends process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency/costs/productivity
• Undertakes process improvement activities in own work area
• Initiatives taken
• Impact of process improvement ideas

People Management and Development

Learning and Development

• Ability to handle large team of atleast 8-10
• Identifies self development needs and those of team members
• Takes concrete steps to pursue self development as well as development of team members through training, education, projects etc.
• New skills acquired

Position Requirements

Qualification:

Bachelor’s /Masters Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience:

10+ years of experience. Should have minimum 7-8 years of experience in leading Costing & Budgeting/ Tendering.

Critical Skills:

• · Strong communication and presentation skills
• · High on quantitative aptitude
• · Awareness of new technologies in the construction industry
• · Knowledge of SAP, MS Project, ACONEX, AUTOCAD, MS Excel is added advantage.
• Awareness of design principles
• Adept at construction practices including quality and safety norms

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Trust based sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

———

Senior Manager - Costing & Budgeting

Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Mumbai HO + Site Offices

———

Job Title: Senior Manager - Costing & Budgeting

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Operations

Business: Godrej Properties Limited

Location: Mumbai HO & Site Offices

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

GIG is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.

Your Roles & Responsibilities:

Responsibility Area

Key Activities

Indicative Performance Measures

Financial / Strategy

• Cost Estimation

• Calculation of quantities based on drawings received
• Analysis and coordination of drawings from Architects, Structural and MEP consultants.
• Timely rate analysis of items required in the project (Parameter: location-wise, project type based analysis) – Projects included Residential and commercial
• Timely and accurate cost estimation

• Budget Monitoring

• Make budget for various projects at different life stages and submit timely reports
• Cost monitoring budget v/s actual Rate Analysis
• Effective Cost & Budget monitoring

• Cost Leadership

• Generate ideas to minimize cost for each project
• Cost reduction %

Operational

• Project Review Meetings

• Coordinates with the multiple site resources to conduct weekly project review meetings to update the other departments on the project status
• Adherence to schedule

Process

• Process Adherence

• Complies with company defined guidelines and processes
• Adheres to project timelines
• % Process compliance

• Process Improvement

• Identifies processes/procedures in own work area that need improvement
• Recommends process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency/costs/productivity
• Undertakes process improvement activities in own work area
• Initiatives taken
• Impact of process improvement ideas

People Management and Development

Learning and Development

• Ability to handle large team of atleast 8-10
• Identifies self development needs and those of team members
• Takes concrete steps to pursue self development as well as development of team members through training, education, projects etc.
• New skills acquired

Position Requirements

Qualification:

Bachelor’s /Masters Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience:

10+ years of experience. Should have minimum 7-8 years of experience in leading Costing & Budgeting/ Tendering.

Critical Skills:

• · Strong communication and presentation skills
• · High on quantitative aptitude
• · Awareness of new technologies in the construction industry
• · Knowledge of SAP, MS Project, ACONEX, AUTOCAD, MS Excel is added advantage.
• Awareness of design principles
• Adept at construction practices including quality and safety norms

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Trust based sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

• Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic forecasts for the organization.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, including variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning and business cases.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather financial information and understand business drivers.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support the implementation of financial systems and processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as required by management.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CFA, CA, CPA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, office-based environment.