Job Title: Costing & Budgeting Manager
๐ Location: Gulberg/Colabs, Lahore
๐ Employment Type: Full-time
๐ข Company: PostEx.
About PostEx:
At PostEx, weโre redefining the future of logistics and finance with innovation at our core. As a rapidly growing company, we combine logistics, technology, and financial services to create seamless, end-to-end solutions for businesses. We’re seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Costing & Budgeting Manager to join our finance team and help drive operational efficiency through data-driven financial insights.
Job Summary:
As the Costing & Budgeting Manager, you will lead the development and execution of our cost analysis, budgeting, and cost control functions. Youโll be responsible for building robust costing models, managing annual and rolling budgets, and supporting business decisions through in-depth financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Costing:
Develop and maintain accurate product costing models (Standard Costing, Activity-Based Costing, etc.)
Analyze direct and indirect costs, including material, labor, and overheads.
Perform cost variance analysis (standard vs. actual) and investigate key deviations.
Collaborate with production and procurement teams to review and validate Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing.
Monitor inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and recommend cost control strategies.
Lead periodic costing updates and revaluations based on business or operational changes.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinating with department heads and ensuring timely submissions.
Develop, update, and monitor rolling forecasts, including P&L, operational budgets, and capital expenditure.
Prepare budget vs. actual reports, analyze deviations, and support corrective actions.
Provide financial input into strategic planning and decision-making processes.
Ensure all budgeting and forecasting aligns with company goals and KPIs.
Business Analysis & Reporting:
Provide cost and budget reports to management with insights and recommendations.
Build and maintain financial models and dashboards for management use.
Support pricing decisions, tender evaluations, and profitability assessments.
Participate in cross-functional reviews to drive cost efficiency initiatives.
Requirements:
Professional certification preferred: CMA, CPA, ACMA (Qualified) or CA (finalist)
5+ years in costing and budgeting roles
Proven experience in cost control, budget planning, and variance analysis.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and cost accounting standards.
If you are passionate about cost management and strategic budgeting, and youโre looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact team, weโd love to hear from you.