Corporate Finance Associate

Universal Robina Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Robina Corporation in Manila is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate to assist in liquidity planning, monitor its rollout across regional units, and support M&A activities with valuation models and presentations. You will identify venture opportunities and prepare market reports, while building robust financial models and capitalization tables for projects.

The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, cross-functional collaboration with Treasury, Investor Relations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering or related field.
• Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.
• CFA charterholder or pursuing CFA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering data for URC's Liquidity Plan and monitor implementation across regional units.
• Support M&A team with due diligence, valuation models, and presentations.
• Identify investment opportunities in venture capital and prepare market/sector reports.
• Perform due diligence and analysis on prospective VC deals and recommend decisions.
• Prepare investment-related documents and presentations for Committees and stakeholders.
• Create financial models and capitalization tables for projects.
• Assist in identifying idle assets and best-use analysis across BUs.
• Coordinate remittance of regional proceeds to URC Philippines.
• Monitor capital allocation and performance metrics, including equity ventures.
• Support existing portfolio through meetings with portfolio proponents.
• Update valuation models reflecting gains/losses; ensure compliance.
• Represent Treasury in meetings and coordinate with departments on Treasury matters.

Skills

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Valuation models

M&A support

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Job description

Universal Robina Corporation is looking for a Corporate Finance Associate

What are the Roles and Responsibilities?

• Assist in gathering and curating data for URC's annual Liquidity Plan and monitor its implementation across regional business units under URC International (URCI)
• Support M&A team in conducting due diligence, valuation models, and presentation preparation for acquisitions.
• Identify investment opportunities in venture capital space that matches the company’s investment thesis and prepare corresponding market/sector reports.
• Perform due diligence and analysis on prospective venture capital deals and projects and recommend an investment decision
• Prepare investment-related documents and presentations for the Investment Committee and other stakeholders.
• Create financial models to optimize returns on investment of projects and corresponding capitalization tables
• Assist in identifying idle assets and conducting best use analysis (including lease or sale) across all BUs
• Coordinate and collaborate on remittance of any regional proceeds to URC Philippines.
• Monitor capital allocation and performance metrics, including equity ventures.
• Support the company’s existing portfolio by participating in meetings with portfolio proponents
• Regularly monitor and track performance relative to targets and funding rounds
• Update corresponding valuation models and capitalization tables; reflecting realized and/or unrealized gains and losses
• Ensure that all investment compliance regulations are regularly

Administrative Functions

• Prepare daily, monthly, and yearly financial reports and performance updates.
• Execution of request for payments (RFPs) for share buybacks, dividend refunds, and other expenses.
• Coordinate bi-annual dividend payouts with Corporate Secretary.
• Assist in the change process in the Corporate Finance Department as it develops into a stakeholder value-enhancing think tank of URC and main portfolio management team of Corporate Treasury
• Assist the Corporate Finance Manager in other functional and administrative matters relating to the Corporate Finance group
• Ensures that functions and processes adhere to policy and that controls are in place to protect the company from franchise and financial risk

Other Duties

• Represent Treasury in meetings and conferences, and coordinate with other departments on Treasury-related matters.
• Assist with analytical tasks for Treasury initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Key Relationships

• Work closely with URC Treasury, M&A, Investor Relations, and other key departments within URC and affiliated companies.

What are the Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or other related course.
• Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply
• CFA charterholder or in pursuit of a CFA charter, a plus.
• Very interested to work and learn about capital market and financial modelling.Can exemplify URC’s Values of Putting People First, Daring to Do, Owning It and Moving Forward Fast
• Possesses an entrepreneurial mindset, highly analytical and can handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Can work independently and collaboratively; initiating regular updates and ensuring excellent work is submitted within deadlines
• Communicates well with people at all levels both internally and externally
• Good presentation and negotiation skills

NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants.