Business Operations and Budget Manager

Citigroup, Inc.
Tel Aviv Yaffo, Israel

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Business Operations and Budget Manager
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in finance and budget management

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

The Business Operations and Budget Manager is responsible for end-to-end financial management and operational support for designated Business Lines within the CTO organization. This includes budget forecasting, financial reporting, headcount management, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The role partners closely with Business Leaders, Finance, and Procurement teams to deliver accurate budget planning, execution, and strategic investment support throughout the year.

What you'll do

Financial Management and Forecasting: Lead all aspects of budget planning, forecasting, and execution for assigned Business Lines, ensuring full alignment with annual financial targets. Manage headcount planning, contractor forecasting, and resource allocation across locations and funding sources. Support monthly variance analysis, providing clear explanations for deviations and proactively identifying mitigation strategies.

Operational Support:

Act as the primary point of contact for business execution requests, including requisitions (incremental and backfills), software purchases, fixed-price agreements, transfers, training, and travel.
Maintain close partnership with Finance to ensure financial transparency, reporting accuracy, and timely submission of forecasts and updates.

Business Partnership:

Collaborate with Business Leaders to support strategic planning initiatives, including location strategy, resource optimization, and chargeback allocations.
Advise stakeholders on financial impacts of operational decisions and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Reporting and Governance:

Deliver monthly budget reports and participate in regular business reviews with senior leadership.
Ensure financial documentation, approvals, and audit trails are consistently maintained and available.

What we'll need from you

8+ years of experience in financial role
Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills, with ability to manage large, complex budgets.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
Proficiency in financial and Excel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
B.S.c in industrial Eng/Economic or relevant

What we can offer you

This role offers a unique opportunity to build deep expertise in financial operations, business partnering, and budget governance within a global technology organization. You'll gain exposure to senior leadership and play a key role in driving strategic decisions that shape Citi's technology investments

By joining Citi Tel Aviv, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits

such as:

Generous holiday allowance starting at 22 days
Private medical insurance packages
Employee Assistance Program

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.

We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

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By joining Citi Belfast you will be part of a business casual workplace and receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

Job Family Group:
Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family:
Business Execution & Administration

Time Type:
Full time

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Job ID 25856464