Group Finance Executive

Philippines·Metro Manila

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Group Finance Executive Location: Metro Manila,

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→Lead the development and execution of the group's five-year financial and growth strategy.
→Provide strategic financial guidance to support profitable and sustainable expansion across restaurant and retail businesses.
→Oversee financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
→Evaluate business opportunities, investments, and capital allocation strategies to maximize shareholder value.
→Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic business decisions.

Establish and strengthen corporate governance frameworks, financial policies, and internal control systems across all business entities.
Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, tax, and financial reporting requirements.
Oversee external and internal audits, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely resolution of audit findings.
Prepare and present financial reports, business performance updates, and strategic recommendations to the Board and Audit Committee.
Identify and manage financial, operational, and enterprise-wide risks across the group.

Lead and develop the group's finance organization across restaurant operations, retail businesses, and shared services.
Design and implement an effective finance organizational structure aligned with the group's business strategy and growth objectives.
Build strong finance leadership teams and establish succession planning and talent development initiatives.
Drive standardization and integration of finance processes across multiple business units.
Foster a culture of accountability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within the finance organization.

Lead finance transformation initiatives to establish an integrated, digital finance platform across the group.
Oversee ERP implementation, enhancement, and integration initiatives, including SAP and other financial management systems.
Drive automation and standardization of financial processes, reporting, and controls across business entities.
Ensure the effective integration of finance systems with operational and business platforms.
Oversee financial systems compliance, including BIR Computerized Accounting System (CAS) requirements.

Safeguard and improve group-wide EBITDA, profitability, margins, cash flow, and working capital.
Establish financial performance metrics, management dashboards, and reporting frameworks across business units.
Monitor financial results against budgets, forecasts, and strategic targets.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
Partner with business leaders to ensure financial discipline and accountability across all companies.

Lead group treasury operations, liquidity management, and cash flow planning.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and other funding partners.
Oversee debt management, financing arrangements, and capital-raising initiatives.
Secure appropriate funding to support business expansion, capital expenditures, and strategic investments.
Optimize the group's capital structure and ensure efficient utilization of financial resources.

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Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
CPA certification is highly preferred.
MBA, Master's degree in Finance, or other relevant postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
At least 15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and corporate leadership, with substantial experience in senior finance management or CFO-level positions.
Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive overseeing multiple companies, business units, or brands within a diversified business group.
Background in FMCG, food and beverage, QSR, restaurant operations, retail, or other multi-site business environments is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning, FP&A, capital allocation, and long-term business growth.
Strong exposure to corporate governance, Board and Audit Committee reporting, enterprise risk management, and external audit management.
Experience building finance leadership teams, organizational structures, and shared services operations.
Proven track record in ERP implementation, finance transformation, and digitalization initiatives, preferably involving SAP.
Strong expertise in treasury management, banking relationships, capital raising, and funding for business expansion.
Demonstrated ability to manage EBITDA, profitability, margins, cash flow, and working capital across multiple business entities.