Location: Mandaluyong
Work setup: Full onsite
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift
Role Overview
The
Financial Planning & Reporting Manager leads the organization's financial planning, management reporting, and performance analytics functions. This role ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of financial information to support strategic decision-making. It serves as a key partner to senior leadership in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; must be a CPA
- Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
- Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Experience handling multiple business units or entities is an advantage
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory compliance, and taxation
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards
- Analyze financial and operational performance, including variance analysis versus budget and prior periods, and provide actionable insights to management
- Ensure the integrity and consistency of financial statements, trial balances, and supporting schedules
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
- Continuously improve financial models, planning processes, and reporting frameworks
Management Reporting & Business Partnering
- Develop and deliver meaningful management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and governance bodies
- Partner with business units and department heads to provide data-driven insights and support decision-making
- Identify trends, operational issues, and opportunities for process improvements
Governance, Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
- Oversee coordination with external auditors and support audit requirements
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure consistent implementation of financial processes
Operations Oversight & Continuous Improvement
- Review day-to-day financial activities, including journal entries, accruals, and analytical reports
- Provide technical accounting guidance to cross-functional teams
- Drive process improvements and efficiencies across financial planning and reporting activities
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties (e.g., regulators, auditors) for reporting requirements
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and develop the financial planning and reporting team
- Communicate financial insights, issues, and recommendations clearly to senior management
- Foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment on financial goals and reporting requirements
