Cost Manager

Macquarie Group; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Macquarie Group in the Philippines seeks a Cost Management professional to build and implement a comprehensive framework for cost control, budgeting and TCO. You will shape financial strategy within a collaborative, high-performing team.

You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to drive cost transparency, support reporting and month-end processes, and identify optimization opportunities. The role requires professional accounting credentials and strong English communication in a

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) required.
• Experience in cost management, TCO frameworks and financial process design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in management accounting and cost allocation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with professional English proficiency.
• Experience in global, virtual teams and in-depth financial reporting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost management, budgeting and TCO frameworks.
• Establish processes for cost allocation, recovery methodologies and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with the Finance team on financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and provide actionable leadership insights.
• Lead stakeholder meetings on month-end results and budget cycles.

Skills

Cost management

TCO frameworks

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Education

CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Apptio

Job description

Join our Commodities and Global Markets Group in this pivotal role, where you will have the opportunity to shape and drive the financial management strategy by developing and implementing a comprehensive cost, budgeting and TCO framework from the ground up. This is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and high-performing team.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

Working closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, you will build and implement cost management, budgeting and TCO frameworks, as well as establish processes for cost allocation, recovery methodologies and reporting standards to ensure financial transparency. In collaboration with our Finance team, you will be involved in financial reporting, variance analysis and supporting business recoveries.

In addition, you will identify cost optimisation opportunities and provide actionable insights to leadership, as well as leading stakeholder meetings on month-end results and budget cycles.

What you offer

• Professional accounting qualifications (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) and experience in cost management, TCO frameworks and financial process design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in management accounting, cost allocation and business performance reporting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with professional English proficiency and experience in global, virtual teams
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with familiarity in Apptio and other technology finance tools an advantage
• Proactive and adaptable mindset, demonstrating achievement drive, attention to detail and a focus on process improvement and continuous learning.

What we offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
• Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance. We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.