Job ID
282473
Posted
26-Jun-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Accounting/Finance
Location(s)
Makati City - National Capital Region - Philippines
Location: Makati City
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Director (APAC), Business Group
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9AM-6PM
About The Role
We're looking for a senior finance leader who can be a strong business partner, not just a numbers expert.
As our Divisional Finance Director, you will work closely with business leaders to help the division grow, improve performance, and make sound financial decisions. You will be the trusted finance partner of the leadership team, someone who can turn financial data into clear insights, guide decisions, manage risks, and support the business in reaching its goals.
This role is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, people-oriented, and confident working across different teams. You should be comfortable challenging ideas when needed, but in a constructive and respectful way. Just as important, you should know how to build trust, work collaboratively, and help leaders understand the story behind the numbers.
If you enjoy being close to the business, influencing decisions, and leading a team that adds real value, this could be a great next step for you.
What you'll be doing
Be a trusted finance partner to the business
- Work closely with the Managing Director and divisional leadership team
- Support decision-making by providing clear, practical, and timely financial advice
- Help the business understand performance, key risks, and growth opportunities
- Challenge assumptions and plans in a constructive way to improve outcomes
- Build strong working relationships across operations, commercial teams, and support functions
Help drive business performance
- Review monthly results, forecasts, and balance sheet performance across business units
- Identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
- Support leaders in improving underperforming contracts, projects, or business units
- Help manage costs, improve margins, and drive better overall performance
- Turn financial analysis into action plans that the business can use
Lead planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Lead the annual planning and budgeting process for the division
- Oversee regular forecasting and help leaders stay on track against targets
- Compare actual performance against plans and explain key movements clearly
- Support the business in making informed decisions based on realistic assumptions
- Ensure balance sheet and cash flow planning are also in place
Oversee reporting and financial controls
- Make sure reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time
- Maintain strong financial governance across the division
- Help ensure compliance with company policies, controls, and accounting requirements
- Support internal and external audit requirements
- Strengthen finance processes and improve reporting quality and efficiency
Support clients, contracts, and business growth
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Support new business opportunities by providing financial guidance during bid and transition stages
- Help ensure contracts are financially well-managed and obligations are properly understood
- Work with wider finance and support teams to respond to business and client requirements
- Contribute to transformation and improvement initiatives across the division
Lead and develop the finance team
- Lead, coach, and support the divisional finance team
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Provide regular feedback and development support to team members
- Help strengthen succession planning and build a strong talent pipeline
- Encourage the team to be proactive, commercially aware, and close to the business
What we're looking for
Required
- Chartered Accountant qualification or equivalent
- At least 15 years of finance experience
- Strong experience in a senior finance leadership role
- Proven background in finance business partnering
- Experience working in a large, complex multinational environment
- Strong people leadership experience, with the ability to lead through others
- Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis
- Strong commercial judgment and confidence in influencing business decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
- Willing to travel as needed
Preferred
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience in a service-oriented business
- Exposure to fixed price, cost plus, or GMP contract models
- Experience supporting business transformation, acquisitions, or integration work
- Experience working across different countries or regional teams
We'd Love To Meet Someone Who Is
- A strong business partner who knows how to work well with leaders and teams
- Strategic in thinking but still hands-on when needed
- Comfortable asking questions, challenging ideas, and offering solutions
- Calm under pressure and able to manage changing priorities
- Clear, confident, and approachable in communication
- Focused on both results and relationships
- A supportive leader who can build trust and develop people
What success looks like in this role
- The division meets its financial targets and plans
- Leaders feel well-supported and guided in their decision-making
- Risks and opportunities are identified early and acted on quickly
- Reporting is accurate, timely, and useful to the business
- Financial controls and compliance remain strong
- The finance team is engaged, capable, and growing
Why join us
This is more than a traditional finance role. It's an opportunity to become a genuine partner to the business and play an important part in shaping decisions, improving performance, and supporting growth.
You'll work closely with senior leaders, have a strong voice at the table, and help build a finance team that is not only technically strong, but also valued by the business. If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact and build strong working relationships along the way, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested
If you're a senior finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, leading teams, and turning insights into action, we encourage you to apply.
Service line: GWS Segment
