I will build accurate budgets and forecasts for smarter business decisions
About this Gig
Take control of your costs with a clear, practical budget. I will build and analyze your COGS and OPEX budget, identify the main cost drivers, compare actuals vs plan, update forecasts, and create scenarios to support smarter financial decisions. My approach is based on 13+ years of hands-on finance experience in manufacturing and operations.
Visualization tools:
Microsoft Excel
Service type:
Budgeting
Target country:
Canada
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France
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United States
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FAQ
What do you need from me to build the budget?
I will need your available financial data, such as historical COGS, OPEX, payroll, sales, production volumes, or prior budgets. Excel preferred
Can you work if I do not have a previous budget?
Yes. I can build a budget from scratch using your historical data, business assumptions, expected volumes, and cost drivers.
Can you build a rolling forecast?
Yes. I can update the original budget using actual results and revised assumptions to create a rolling forecast.
Can you analyze both COGS and OPEX?
Yes. I can analyze material, labor, manufacturing overhead, payroll, and other operating expenses depending on the data available.
Do you only work with manufacturing companies?
Manufacturing is my main area of expertise, but I can also support other businesses that need structured COGS and OPEX budgeting.
Will I receive the Excel model?
Yes. You will receive the completed Excel file so you can review, update, and reuse the budget or forecast.

