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# Project Budget Tracking: Don't blow the budget
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/project-budget-tracking-dont-blow-the-budget/
- Published: 2026-01-12T15:39:17.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-12T15:39:17.000Z
- Author: Aline Valério

Project managers often don't know how much they've spent. **Jestor** connects financial operations to the project, allowing tracking of **Budget vs Actual** in real-time, avoiding surprises at the end.

### **Real-Time View**

- **Approved Budget:** $50,000.
- **Personnel Spend (Hours):** $20,000.
- **Vendor Spend (Invoices):** $15,000.
- **Balance:** $15,000\. The system updates this with every new expense logged.

### **Safety Locks**

You can create automations: "If spending reaches 80% of budget, send red alert to Project Manager and CFO."

### **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

**Does it replace financial software?** No. Finance uses ERP to pay. Jestor is for the *Project Manager* to have managerial control without needing to ask Finance for reports.

**How to log hours?** The team logs hours worked in Jestor. The system multiplies by the employee's hourly cost and debits from the project budget.

**Can I have budgets per category?** Yes. "Travel" Budget, "Software" Budget, "Services" Budget.

### **Conclusion**

With **Jestor**, your projects are profitable because you control costs while they happen.

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