Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager

Location: Taguig. Mostly Remote

Department: Finance

Reports to: Managing Director

Role Overview

The Senior Finance Manager is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing the full finance function, driving financial performance, and providing high-level insights to support business growth. This role partners closely with senior leadership to influence decision-making, ensure financial integrity, and scale operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance and Business Partnering

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes

• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on financial analysis

• Partner with business units to drive performance and profitability

Financial Reporting and Controls

• Oversee daily accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, fixed assets)

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards

• Present financial performance to executive stakeholders

Cash Flow and Capital Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation strategies

• Optimize working capital and funding requirements

• Support investment decisions and expansion initiatives

Cost Management and Profit Optimization

• Drive cost efficiency initiatives across the organization

• Analyze margins, pricing, and profitability by business segment

• Identify risks and opportunities to improve financial performance

Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with BIR requirements including tax filings, audits, and reporting

• Manage BOI registration compliance, incentives monitoring, and reportorial requirements

• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate with government agencies

• Ensure adherence to local regulatory and statutory requirements

• Develop and implement risk mitigation and governance frameworks

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team

• Build a high-performing, scalable finance function

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with HR, Operations, and Commercial teams

Process and Systems Improvement

• Drive automation and process improvements in finance operations

• Implement and optimize financial systems and reporting tools

• Establish scalable processes to support business growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• CPA or equivalent certification is highly preferred

• 8 to 15+ years of progressive finance experience

• Proven experience in a leadership role managing end-to-end finance

• Strong background in financial planning, reporting, and compliance

• Experience in [BPO / shared services / relevant industry] is a strong advantage

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in Xero Accounting Systems, QNE Business Solutions and MS Excel.
2. Strong knowledge of Philippine taxation, compliance, and corporate governance (BIR, SEC and BOI)