Management Accountant

Addiction Pet Foods; Rawang; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to drive financial performance in the pet food sector. This role emphasizes financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that business strategies align with financial goals. You will work remotely and collaborate with various teams to provide insights that enhance profitability and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses strong analytical skills, and is eager to contribute to the company's success through strategic financial insights. If you are ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Management Accountant in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and forecasts to support financial planning.
• Analyze costs and profitability at product and customer levels.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Cost Analysis

Commercial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA

Tools

SAP

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Position Title: Management Accountant - Remote Work
Department: Finance
Job Classification: Full-time

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Reports to: Senior Management Accountant
Direct Reports: None
Key Stakeholder Relationships:

• Internal: Senior Management Accountant, Commercial Teams, Supply Chain and Procurement, Marketing, Operations Team, and Finance & Accounting
• External: Distributors, Key Customers, External Auditor, and Consultants

Work Complexity:

• Work-from-home (WFH) setup
• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• May be required to work during holidays and weekends

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

This is a full-time position based in the Philippines, reporting to the Senior Management Accountant under the Finance & Accounting department. The role operates within the pet food distribution and manufacturing industry, requiring a strong commercial mindset. The Management Accountant will play a crucial role in driving business performance by providing financial insights, managing budgets and forecasts, and conducting in-depth profitability analyses at the product, customer, and market levels. This role supports data-driven decision-making, ensuring financial strategies align with business goals.

Key responsibilities include identifying trends, highlighting risks and opportunities, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve profitability, cost efficiency, and revenue growth. The role requires strong analytical skills, adaptability to business changes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and finance. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, possesses strong business acumen, and is eager to contribute to the company’s commercial success through financial expertise and strategic insights.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Management Accountant plays a key role in driving financial performance and supporting commercial decision-making for assigned markets. This role is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that business strategies are backed by accurate data and aligned with financial targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing budgets and forecasts to support financial planning and business growth.
• Monitoring gross margin performance and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyzing costs and profitability at the product, customer, and market levels.
• Supporting pricing strategies with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Delivering management reports that provide clear, actionable financial insights.

As a strategic finance partner to commercial teams, this role ensures that financial insights translate into effective business strategies, helping the organization make informed, profitable decisions in a competitive market.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning:

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts for assigned business units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor and analyze performance against targets, identifying key risks, variances, and opportunities to drive informed decision-making.
• Develop dynamic financial models to evaluate commercial scenarios, pricing strategies, and business initiatives, providing actionable insights for profitability and growth.

Sales & Margin Analysis:

• Monitor sales performance, product mix, and customer profitability across different markets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Analyze gross margins, evaluating the impact of pricing, discounts, and promotions on overall profitability.
• Deliver actionable insights to enhance revenue quality and margin performance, supporting data-driven commercial strategies.

Cost Tracking & Operational Finance:

• Monitor landed costs, including manufacturing, freight, duties, and warehousing for the assigned market, ensuring accurate cost tracking.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to analyze cost drivers, identify inefficiencies, and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop cost-to-serve models by customer, channel, or region, providing insights to optimize pricing, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Commercial Business Partnering:

• Partner with commercial teams in the assigned market to provide data-driven financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Participate in pricing reviews, key account planning, and market expansion projects, ensuring financial feasibility and alignment with business objectives.
• Integrate financial analysis into commercial strategies and execution plans, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.

Reporting & KPI Management:

• Prepare and deliver monthly performance reports, dashboards, and commentary, providing key insights for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting using SAP and business intelligence tools, maintaining data integrity and consistency.
• Support regional management reviews by providing financial updates and commercial analysis, helping drive strategic business decisions.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Business Support:

• Assess business cases for new product launches, promotional activities, and customer proposals, ensuring financial viability.
• Conduct profitability analysis at the customer and product level, identifying opportunities for margin improvement.
• Provide financial support for strategic planning, market expansion, and operational reviews, helping drive data-driven business decisions.

PROFILE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Preferably CPA or CMA

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a Management Accountant in manufacturing, finance and management
• Experience in handling variance analysis, profitability reporting, and cost control

How to Apply:
Interested candidates may send their CVs to [e-mail].