Finance Manager – FP&A & Reporting

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