Budget Manager

Cebu Pacific Air; Pasay; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cebu Pacific Air is seeking a Budget Manager in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, with a CPA and 5–8 years of experience in accounting or airline finance. You will consolidate annual budgets, prepare presentations for Excom, and monitor variances, cost centers, and SAP data. The role includes process improvements and budget automation initiatives.

The position follows a hybrid work arrangement and offers opportunities for leadership and professional growth in a dynamic airline finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and consolidates the company's annual budgets (operating revenue and expense budget, manpower and capex).
• Prepares budget presentation materials for BU-Head defense and budget presentation to Excom.
• Releases approved budget to departments for control using Anaplan.
• Reviews variances between monthly actual results and targets/budgets.
• Reviews monthly performance reports by cost centers and departments.
• Monitors travel and training authorizations and capex within budget.
• Maintains cost centers and profit centers in SAP.
• Participates in process improvement and automation projects related to budget prep and variances.

Job description

Job Description:

Cebu Pacific is always up for new challenges and our Finance team plays a vital role in bringing the airline to greater heights. Comprised of Moment Makers in Controllership, Treasury, Financial Analytics, and Procurement, Fleet Planning, and Project Management, they steer the airline towards sustainable growth. Our Finance team goes beyond the traditional scope of numbers to design impactful solutions for long-term success.

Bring your passion and analytical mindset to the team and be a moment maker in the ever-evolving world of Finance as a Budget Manager . Visit our careers site to learn more about how your moment matters at Cebu Pacific: Cebu Pacific Air

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares and consolidates the company's annual budgets (or re-budgets, if necessary) which includes the operating revenue and expense budget, manpower and capital expenditures.
• Prepares budget presentation materials for the BU-Head defense/presentation of the budget to Excom.
• Releases the approved budget to the various departments for their control (Anaplan).
• Assists in the review and analysis of variances between monthly actual results vs targets/budgets.
• Reviews the monthly performance reports by cost centers and by department (Cost Center Accounting).
• Monitors and controls all travel and training authorizations and capex requests making sure costs are within the approved budget.
• Maintains cost centers and profit centers in SAP.
• Participates in process improvement and automation projects related to preparation of budget and actuals vs target analyses.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Accounting/Finance-related course
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience in airline operations/accounting is a plus.
• Must have business writing skills.
• Must have good interpersonal and leadership qualities.

Why Join Us:

• We are the first Great Place to Work certified airline in Southeast Asia.
• We have been recognized as Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn for three consecutive years.
• We are named among Philippines' Best Places to Work by BusinessWorld.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in developing and nurturing the talents that drive our success.
• Accelerate your career with access to extensive learning programs and leadership development initiatives, all under Ceb U, our corporate university.
• Enjoy unique employee perks such as free travel for you and your family. Expanded coverage to common law partners and same sex partners!
• Be assured of comprehensive healthcare coverage upon hire.

Note: This position will be based in Pasay City, Metro Manila but currently follows a hybrid workplace flexibility arrangement.

Your moment matters. Be a Moment Maker!

5 - 8 years