Role: Finance Manager – Planning & Reporting
Location: Metro Manila
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented
Finance Manager – Planning & Reporting to lead financial planning, management reporting, and performance analytics for a diversified business portfolio, including emerging and controlled entities.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring the
accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information used by executive leadership and key stakeholders. The position will act as a
strategic business partner to senior finance leaders and operational heads, driving financial discipline, performance visibility, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Close Oversight
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including review of journal entries, accruals, and financial schedules
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements, tax filings, and regulatory reports
- Review internal and external reports prior to executive-level submission
- Maintain and enforce strong internal controls and accounting policies
Management Reporting & Analytics- Lead the preparation of monthly management reports, including:
- Financial and operational performance dashboards
- Variance analysis (actual vs budget, forecast, prior year)
- Flash reports and executive summaries
- Analyze financial results and identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Provide actionable insights to support business and operational decisions
- Continuously enhance reporting frameworks to align with evolving business needs
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
- Develop financial models and projections to support strategic planning
- Monitor budget utilization and flag risks of cost overruns
- Partner with department heads to ensure alignment of financial targets and operational plans
Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Lead coordination with external auditors and manage audit requirements
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory reports (e.g., financial statements, tax returns, government reports)
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Stay updated on changes in financial reporting standards and regulatory frameworks
Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial and operational data
- Provide technical accounting guidance to internal stakeholders
- Support leadership in performance reviews and strategic initiatives
- Act as a key liaison between finance and business units
Process Improvement & Governance
- Identify gaps and inefficiencies in current processes and recommend improvements
- Strengthen financial reporting systems, tools, and workflows
- Drive standardization and best practices across finance operations
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – required
- 8–12+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, FP&A, or audit
- Strong background in:
- Management reporting and financial analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial statements and regulatory compliance
Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership and team management capability
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment
Key Interfaces:
- Internal: Finance leadership, business unit heads, operations teams, and support functions
- External: Auditors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies
