Budget Analyst

Role Overview

The Budget Analyst will support the Management Control Team by ensuring accurate financial reporting, analysis, and alignment between accounting records and business performance. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with ERP systems (particularly NetSuite), and the ability to operate in a multi-country (LATAM) environment.

This position plays a key role in bridging accounting data with financial insights, supporting decision-making at a management level.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial analysis and reconciliations between accounting and management reports
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems and reports
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Analyze variances between actuals vs budget/forecast
• Prepare and maintain financial reports for management control purposes
• Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and Operations teams
• Identify and explain financial discrepancies or unusual trends
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis roles
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS or US GAAP preferred)
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred)
• English: Intermediate to advanced (written and spoken)

Required Experience

• Experience in multi-entity or multi-country environments (LATAM exposure highly preferred)
• Experience with accounting systems and financial data consolidation
• Background in corporate environments (services, tech, or multinational companies is a plus)
• Experience supporting financial close and reporting cycles
• Exposure to management reporting or FP&A collaboration

Technical Skills

• ERP systems: NetSuite (preferred), SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Strong data handling and reconciliation skills
• Financial reporting and variance analysis
• Understanding of intercompany transactions
• Familiarity with accounting automation tools is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (ability to explain financial data clearly)
• Proactive attitude and ownership mindset
• Ability to work cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Experience in fast-growing or scaling organizations
• Exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives
• Knowledge of LATAM tax/accounting regulations
• Experience working with dashboards or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Success Profile

• Delivers accurate and timely financial information
• Identifies inconsistencies proactively
• Translates accounting data into actionable insights
• Works effectively with finance and non-finance teams
• Contributes to improving reporting efficiency and quality

Benefits

• Remote work
• 13 floating holiday
• 15 vacation days per year completed
• Good working environment

Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements outlined in the job description will be considered in this hiring process without distinction.

Furthermore, Jalasoft is an equal opportunity employer. We wholeheartedly embrace our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, marital or social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or group of candidates or employees unrelated to their qualifications and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to upholding this policy with respect.