The Finance Business Partner (Manager) will act as a strategic partner to our manufacturing operations, playing a key role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and data‑driven decision‑making across the plant and supply chain.
This role leads forecasting and cost management efforts, delivers actionable financial insights, and works closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance productivity, margins, and overall financial results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual manufacturing forecasts
- Analyzes financial variances vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Prepares and presents financial reports with risks and recommendations
- Oversees standard costing, BOM reviews, and absorption analysis
- Develops and tracks operational and cost KPIs
- Provides insights to improve plant performance and cost efficiency
- Performs financial modeling for capex, capacity, and make‑or‑buy decisions
- Evaluates and validates cost‑saving initiatives
- Ensures compliance with finance policies, controls, and audits
- Partners with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams as finance advisor
Job Qualifications:
- A graduate of Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Must have at least three (3) years of managerial or people management experience.
- Must have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cost and management accounting, and financial management.
- Considering candidates with three (3) years of solid background and experience in performing financial and accounting functions in a supply chain or in a manufacturing setup or similar industries.
- Preferably with experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Proficiency in SAP, Anaplan, and Excel.
- Strong business acumen and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, complex environment.
- Must be willing and flexible to working in Danao, Cebu.
*Zenith Foods Corporation, the hiring entity, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation.
