Reporting and Budgeting Specialist

PASHA Real Estate Group is looking for a Reporting and Budgeting Specialist to join its Finance department. The role focuses on delivering high-quality management reports and dashboards and performing budget vs. actual analysis. It also supports budgeting, cash flow planning and financial control across the Group, working closely with the accounting function to keep reporting accurate. The specialist will be responsible for delivering reporting and budgeting outputs reliably and on time, and for continuously improving the quality of the Finance team’s analysis. The ideal candidate is analytical and detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a structured, process-driven finance function.

Job Responsibilities:

• Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly management reports for internal stakeholders. Ensure consistency and reliability of financial data used in internal decision-making. Contribute to periodic presentations and summary financial dashboards.
• Budgeting and Financial Control: Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process in close collaboration with department leads, including budget preparation and expense management for the assigned portfolio of companies. Perform variance analysis between actual results and budgets/forecasts, with clear commentary on key drivers. Monitor spending against budgets and follow up on deviations. Support cash flow planning and monitor actual cash flows against forecasts.
• Coordination with Accounting: Work closely with the accounting team during month-end close to reconcile actuals and resolve discrepancies before reports are issued.
• ERP System Optimization: Work actively to improve the use of the ERP for reporting and budgeting tasks. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual interventions in reporting processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams (e.g. Accounting, Procurement, Project teams) to ensure timely data flow and alignment in reporting.
• Financial Models and Templates: Maintain and update financial models and reporting templates used within the Finance Department.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 2–3 years of experience in management reporting, budgeting, or financial control roles.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling) and proficiency in MS Office;
• Fluent in Azerbaijani and English; Russian is a plus.
• Experience with COINS ERP or similar enterprise systems is advantageous.
• ACCA qualification (in progress or completed) is a plus
• Solid understanding of IFRS, financial statements, reporting structures, budget control, and financial processes.
• Analytical and logical thinking with attention to detail and process discipline.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially in cross-functional coordination. 
• Ability to manage tasks independently while supporting team goals.
• Understanding of construction/development financial processes and project cost structures.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on process efficiency and automation.