Business Finance Manager – FMCG – CA Yugn

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in the Philippines seeks a seasoned Business Finance Manager to lead end-to-end financial performance, including P&L ownership, cost controls and working capital optimization. You will partner with operations, marketing and leadership to drive profitable growth.

Responsibilities include ROI evaluation for performance marketing, pricing strategies, capital allocation and ensuring regulatory compliance and strong internal controls across the finance function.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with 8–12 years post-qualification experience.
• At least 4 years in Business Finance within FMCG.
• Strong financial modeling and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Ind AS/IFRS and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business, operations and finance to analyze performance.
• Evaluate ROI for marketing spends and promotions.
• Prepare business plans and drive financial targets.
• Provide cost optimization and capital allocation insights.
• Monitor key financial metrics and report to leadership.
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Drive working capital optimization and contract negotiations.

Skills

Analytical ability

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

MS Excel

Financial IT tools

Job description

Role Overview:

As the Business Finance Manager, you will be the strategic finance partner driving profitable growth for the fastest growing segments of our business. You will own the end-to-end financial performance (P&L), from unit economics and revenue assurance to marketplace reconciliations and working capital optimization. You will also be responsible to ensure governance, controllership, MIS, budgeting and reporting.

Responsibility:

• Partnering closely with business, operations and finance teams to analyze financial performance and defining processes. Build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Evaluate ROI for performance marketing spends, consumer promotions, and new product launches across digital platforms.
• Prepare Business Plan and drive achievement on all financials and operational parameters.
• Guide business teams on commercial structuring, pricing, and discounting strategies for various platforms.
• Work closely with Business teams to drive productivity improvement, cost reduction, cost controls, inventory management, contract management.
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics, variance analysis, and business performance trends to Leadership team.
• Provide insights and recommendations on cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and capital allocation to improve profitability.
• Product costing, margin analysis and tracking, active participation in pricing strategy.
• Track and improve key digital metrics: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Lifetime Value (LTV), ROAS, and contribution margins.
• Monitor revenue leakages by ensuring zero-gap marketplace reconciliations (settlements, commissions, and returns).
• Upkeep of financial controls and hygiene in books keeping. Ensure sufficient internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls in all financial planning activities. Compliance with accounting standards, statutory laws & regulations.
• Internal to Wipro: Drive Working Capital optimization, Business proposal evaluations, contract negotiation, Capex/investment plan etc.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with 8 – 12 years of post-qualification experience with atleast 4 years in Business Finance within FMCG company.
• Analytical ability: ability to contribute to business and resolve business issues. Advanced expertise in Financial Modeling and MS Excel. Experience in and knowledge of various IT applications/tools/platforms.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the FMCG industry dynamics.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. High ownership mindset, ability to work in fast-paced startup-like environments within a corporate structure, and excellent stakeholder management.
• Understanding of implications of commercials and tax laws on accounting. Good understanding of Ind AS/IFRS.