1,041 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.

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

Role & responsibilities

• Std. Cost estimations & Actual cost product wise preparation and presentation. Work on cost optimization projects to minimize cost. Cost calculation of Product with New material rate trend to help for decision making./ New product cost as per R&D TTD.
• Budget Preparation working for annual budget-(Sales/Cost/Expenses).
• Fund Management in SAP and monthly MIS working (Profitability) with expenses comparison budgeted Vs Actual data.
• Physical verification and Inventory Valuation (SFG/FG) control over inventory movement for production and general use.
• Slow/non-moving inventory plan with stakeholders to minimize non-moving inventory.
• Analysis & Control on Material master BOM/Recipe and production orders and the complete production order process. Solvent and By Product rates.
• Weekly expenses tracking with budget and provide to management ORM & Exco.
• Operation efficiency matrix preparation and per unit cost/sku.
• Monitoring of ETP cost and Utilities cost tracking to minimize expenses.
• Data analysis i.e. Production orders, Material issuance.
• Variance- Price, Usage & Yield & recovery of the Solvents.
• Work on product Cost controlling with optimization projects with OE team.
• SAP- Reporting and customizations with SAP team.
• Cost Audit working and completion with Auditors as per CAR govt. rules.
• Statutory/Tax audits & Internal Audits.
• Production, Sales, Product Cost/Variance/ Operation efficiency/Yield and solvent Recovery reporting(Mkt person wise/Customer wise sale and profitability)
• Factory overhead cost calculation and maintain in SAP for Inventory valuation.
• Expenses tracking cost centre wise and allocation of exact cost centres for actual expense tracking.
• Based on market trend forecasting & projection for particular time and product mix.
• Ensure cost accounting activities comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations IAS & CAS.

Preferred candidate profile

Must be from API/ Bulk Drugs background.

SAP exposure is a must.

B.COm/ M.Com/ MBA (Finance)/ CMA cleared

• Lead the development and management of the annual budget process.
• Prepare detailed financial forecasts and long-range plans.
• Conduct variance analysis, identifying key drivers and explaining deviations from budget.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather data and provide financial support.
• Track and report on key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze financial trends and provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.

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:

12-14 years of experience. Should have minimum 12 years of experience in leading Costing & Budgeting/ Tendering