Finance Analyst

Bakels Philippines, Inc.; Eastern Manila District; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakels Philippines, Inc. invites a finance professional to join the team as a Financial Planning & Analysis specialist.

The role focuses on accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability insights, partnering with Sales and other departments to support pricing and cost management. You will analyze gross margins, monitor variances, and provide actionable recommendations to improve margins and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross profit and gross margin analysis by product, customer, sales channel, and territory.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Spreadsheet modeling

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organization

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Business degree

Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

About the role

Join the finance team in a commercially focused role that delivers accurate financial reporting, business analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability insights. You will partner with Sales and other departments to support informed pricing, planning, cost management, and operational decisions while contributing to improved financial performance and business efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Perform gross profit and gross margin analysis by product, customer, sales channel, and territory.

• Investigate variances between actual results, budget, forecast, and prior-year performance, and explain key drivers.

• Provide insights and recommendations to support pricing, sales, and profitability decisions.

• Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.

• Coordinate and consolidate the annual budget in collaboration with Sales and other departments.

• Prepare quarterly forecasts incorporating the latest sales outlook, costs, and business assumptions.

• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare budget and forecast schedules and supporting documentation.

• Analyze product costs, landed costs, operating expenses, and other business costs.

• Monitor changes in raw material prices, foreign exchange rates, freight, and other factors affecting profitability.

• Evaluate the financial impact of price changes, promotions, discounts, and customer support programs.

• Identify opportunities to improve margins, control costs, and increase operational efficiency.

• Support management with cost analysis and financial assessments for business proposals and projects.

• Maintain financial models and databases used for reporting, budgeting, and analysis.

• Work with relevant departments to resolve data discrepancies and improve the quality of financial information.

• Recommend improvements to reporting processes, tools, and templates.

• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by management from time to time.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience in financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, or a similar finance role.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial results, investigate variances, and identify business drivers.

• Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building or maintaining financial models and databases.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, complete, and timely financial information.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales and cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights and recommendations clearly.

• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.