Associate Finance Business Partner

NCC Group plc; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation and rice allowances

13th month pay

Performance-based bonus plan

HMO healthcare coverage

Generous vacation and sick leave

Company share plan

Job summary

NCC Group plc is seeking an Associate Finance Business Partner in Manila to support the financial performance and strategic decision-making of the Delivery team. The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Candidates should have experience in business partnering and strong analytical skills. The position offers various employee benefits including HMO coverage and a performance-based bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering and strategic decision support.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to identify trends in financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of financial performance and identify actionable insights.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and maintain dashboards.
• Analyze variances between actual results and budgeted figures.

Skills

Business partnering experience

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Associate Finance Business Partner

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: PHL Manila

Reporting To: Stephen O'Regan

Description

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the Associate Finance Business Partner plays a crucial role in supporting the financial performance and strategic decision-making of the Delivery team, focusing on the GMS and DFIR capabilities. This role will also provide support to the Lead Finance Business Partner of the UK market as required.

This position involves analysing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability. Key responsibilities include Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Reporting and Variance Analysis. The Associate Business Partner is essential for supporting effective financial planning and analysis and providing commercial insight to the Finance Business Partner to help drive the financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Support analysis of capability and market financial performance, including sales, revenue and costs.
• Identify trends and variances, providing actionable insights.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, highlighting significant trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and scenario analysis.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather inputs and assumptions for financial planning.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for regional and capability leadership, highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Maintain dashboards to visualize financial performance and support decision‑making.
• Provide regular updates on financial trends, projections, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to help guide decision‑making.

Variance Analysis

• Analyse variances between actual results and budgeted figures, explaining deviations and proposing corrective actions.
• Identify underlying issues affecting financial performance.

Collaboration

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., sales, operations, marketing) to ensure financial considerations are incorporated into financial models.

Ad‑hoc Analysis

• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and support as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in business partnering and strategic decision support.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience, ideally in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to identify trends and anomalies in financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of influencing senior level leadership.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of IFRS, including Contract Accounting.
• Understanding of what good financial control looks like.
• Experience in the technology sector or professional services world.
• Experience of analysing and accounting for large data set from multiple data sources.

Job Benefits

• Transportation and rice allowances
• Night differential, overtime pay and holiday pay
• 13thmonth pay and performance based bonus plan
• Day 1 HMO healthcare coverage for you and dependents
• Outpatient medicine reimbursement
• Group life insurance, accidental death & disability cover
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential counselling
• Generous vacation and sick leave, available from Day 1
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/civil ceremony, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Company share plan & Sharesave scheme allowing discounted share purchase through monthly savings