AVP - Finance

Monroe Consulting Group; Eastern Visayas; On-site; PHP 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group Philippines seeks an experienced AVP Finance to build and lead the group’s governance across utilities, power, agribusiness, manufacturing, refining, and pulp sectors. You will provide enterprise-wide financial oversight, reporting, treasury, tax, audit, and planning, reporting to the President.

The role demands a senior finance executive capable of shaping policy, driving profitability, managing risk, and partnering with the Board to allocate capital and support growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Significant holding company experience preferred.
• Experience supervising Finance Heads, Controllers, and Treasury Managers.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain group-wide finance standards while preserving subsidiary autonomy.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive finance governance framework across reporting, treasury, budgeting, and controls.
• Functionally lead Finance Heads across the Group.
• Standardize finance reporting templates and methodologies across subsidiaries.
• Advise the President and Board on group performance, profitability, liquidity, and capital allocation.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across all subsidiaries.
• Evaluate major investments and capital expenditure with ROI and risk analysis.
• Oversee internal controls and regulatory compliance across entities.

Skills

Finance governance

Leadership

Strategic financial planning

Financial reporting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Treasury software

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group Philippines, an executive search firm, is recruiting on behalf of a diversified holdings company. Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) Finance to build and lead the organization's finance governance structure across multiple business sectors, including utilities, power, agribusiness, manufacturing, refining, and specialty pulp.

This executive leadership role will provide enterprise-wide financial oversight covering accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, audit, internal controls, and financial planning. The position is based onsite in Makati City and reports directly to the President.

Position Overview

The AVP Finance will serve as the principal finance leader responsible for establishing strong financial governance, standardizing finance practices across subsidiaries, and providing strategic financial guidance to the President and Board of Directors.

The role will balance governance and control with business agility while ensuring sound financial management, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic decision support across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Governance & Leadership

• Establish and maintain group-wide finance standards while preserving the operational accountability and autonomy of individual subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive finance governance framework covering financial reporting, treasury management, budgeting, internal controls, approvals, and management reporting.
• Functionally guide and provide leadership to Finance Heads across the Group.
• Promote consistency, accountability, and best practices in financial management throughout the organization.
• Strengthen approval processes and financial governance while maintaining operational efficiency and business responsiveness.

Financial Reporting & Management Oversight

• Provide guidance to subsidiary Finance Heads on:
  • Financial reporting quality
  • Internal controls
  • Treasury management
  • Budget governance
  • Financial analysis and performance management
• Develop consolidated reporting of:
  • Financial performance
  • Cash position
  • Funding requirements
  • Key business risks
  • Investment priorities
• Standardize finance reporting templates and reporting methodologies across subsidiaries.

Strategic Financial Advisory

• Serve as the primary financial adviser to the President and Board of Directors on:
  • Group financial performance
  • Profitability
  • Liquidity position
  • Funding risks
  • Capital allocation decisions
  • Strategic investments
• Challenge and validate critical financial assumptions before major business decisions are finalized.
• Support executive leadership in evaluating growth opportunities, funding strategies, and expansion initiatives.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning process across all subsidiaries.
• Establish budget governance standards and financial performance monitoring mechanisms.
• Review and evaluate business forecasts, financial projections, and strategic plans.
• Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

Investment Evaluation & Financial Analysis

• Review and analyze major investment proposals and capital expenditure requests.
• Evaluate:
  • Return on Investment (ROI)
  • Payback Period
  • Funding Sources
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Risk Exposure
  • Cash Flow Impact
• Review project feasibility studies and financial models supporting strategic investments.

Accounting & Compliance Oversight

• Review significant accounting estimates andjudgments, including:
  • Depreciation
  • Impairment
  • Inventory Valuation
  • Provisions
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Lease Accounting
  • Project Cost Capitalization
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee compliance with BIR, SEC, local government, and other relevant regulatory agencies.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor group-wide cash flow management and treasury discipline.
• Assess funding requirements and capital structure considerations.
• Provide oversight on liquidity management and financing activities.
• Support banking relationships and financing negotiations.

Audit, Risk & Internal Controls

• Design, implement, and strengthen internal financial control systems throughout the organization.
• Enhance controls covering:
  • Purchasing
  • Disbursements
  • Collections
  • Inventory
  • Fixed Assets
  • Payroll Interfaces
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Bank Accounts
  • Petty Cash
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisers, and regulatory bodies as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Significant experience within a holding company environment is required.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple business entities and subsidiaries.
• Experience managing or functionally supervising:
  • Finance Heads
  • Controllers
  • Accounting Managers
  • Treasury Managers
  • Finance Business Partners

Technical Competencies

• Financial Governance and Policy Development
• Group Consolidation and Financial Reporting
• Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Planning
• Treasury and Cash Flow Management
• Financial Modeling and Investment Analysis
• Internal Controls and Risk Management
• Philippine Taxation and Regulatory Compliance
• External Audit Management
• Capital Expenditure Evaluation
• ERP and Accounting Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Financial Analysis

Required Knowledge

• Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS)
• Philippine Tax Regulations
• SEC Reporting Requirements
• Corporate Governance Practices
• Audit and Compliance Frameworks
• Holding Company Finance Structures
• Capital Budgeting and Investment Evaluation
• Corporate Treasury Operations

Leadership Competencies

• Executive Presence and Influence
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Stewardship
• Stakeholder Management
• Decision-Making and Sound Judgment
• Change Leadership
• Team Development and Coaching
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Business Partnership

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned CPA and finance executive with extensive experience in holding company environments, strong financial governance expertise, and the ability to provide strategic financial leadership across a diverse portfolio of businesses. The successful candidate will be comfortable partnering with senior executives and the Board while driving financial discipline, operational excellence, and long-term value creation across the Group.