FP&A Manager

Role: FP&A Manager

SUMMARY The FP&A serves as a key member of the Finance management team. This role places a premium on strategic and inspirational finance leadership and a deep commitment and understanding of the Philippines markets. We are seeking highly skilled and experienced FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making, financial analysis, and business intelligence initiatives for our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A with a focus on financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, and experience in the automotive industry, retail, or manufacturing industries is a significant advantage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Reporting & Month-End Close

• Manage all FP&A deliverables as instructed by Group or Region.
• Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and timely delivery of all monthly management reports.
• Oversee the monthly reporting into Group after month end close is completed.
• Review P&L statements, perform variance analyses, and review performance drivers across all brands and business units.
• Oversee preparation of various month end reports and PPT presentations
• Support the month-end close process by validating accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations related to reporting.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and business managers.
• Manage weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles, updating outlooks based on performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models to evaluate operating assumptions, cost structures, and revenue plans.
• Consolidate and present budget/forecast packages for senior leadership approval.

3. Financial Analysis

• Provide deep-dive analysis on financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and key business drivers.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and trends.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in developing financial models and scenario analysis for various business initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Support ad-hoc business cases, scenario modeling, and decision-support analytics.

Industry Expertise (Automotive or Retail)

• Leverage your industry-specific knowledge to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
• Stay updated on industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices to support strategic planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education o Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience o Minimum of +5 years of experience in FP&A, with a strong focus on business intelligence.
• Experience in the automotive or retail industry is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python).
• Licensure/Certification o CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualified

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge

1. Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. o Knowledge of financial reporting standards and performance management.
2. Strong grasp of data gathering, consolidation, and interpretation techniques.
3. Familiarity with audit processes, both internal and external.
4. Working knowledge of financial systems and ERP environments (SAP preferred).

• Skills o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

1. Excellent planning and execution skills.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g., financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups).
3. Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.
4. Competence in project management and handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
5. Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

• Abilities

1. Lead and drive a team toward continuous improvement and process excellence.
2. Exercise judgment and decision-making in high-stakes financial scenarios.
3. Work both independently and collaboratively across teams and departments.
4. Adapt and respond effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
5. Influence and drive alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.