About the Role:
Makro Philippines (CP Axtra AC Corporation) is looking for an Assistant Manager - Financial Planning to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as we build out our finance function in a fast-moving retail startup environment. Reporting to the Deputy CFO, this role works closely with Finance leadership to provide the numbers and insights that guide business decisions across store and head office operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans
- Consolidate and analyze financial and operational data to track performance against budget and prior year
- Prepare variance analysis and management reports, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Assist in building financial models to support business cases, new store openings, and investment decisions
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to management reporting
- Monitor key business metrics (sales, margins, opex) and flag trends requiring management attention
- Coordinate with department heads and store operations to gather inputs for planning cycles
- Assist in preparing board and management presentation materials for the Deputy CFO
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, or corporate finance
- Retail, wholesale, or FMCG industry experience is an advantage
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Experience with financial planning or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, financial planning software) is a plus
- High attention to detail with strong ability to synthesize data into clear insights
- Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-moving startup environment
