Finance and Accounting Head

The Laguna Creamery Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laguna Creamery Inc. is seeking a high-caliber Dairy Finance and Accounting Head to lead finance and accounting, integrating planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management and compliance across the dairy business in the Philippines.

The role partners with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive insights, optimize costs, and safeguard assets while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, dairy, or FMCG industry is an advantage.
• 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and taxation.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• High integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the overall finance and accounting operations, including general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Drive FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-term modeling.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to provide financial insights.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee cost management, including production cost analysis and inventory valuation.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, systems, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead audit activities and coordinate with auditors.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Safeguard assets with financial controls and risk management.
• Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting and budget alignment.
• Lead, develop, and manage the finance and accounting team.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track performance.
• Support business expansion, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

ERP SAP

MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, or related field

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

There's no better joy than giving your best!
"If giving your best is your kind of joy, this is your kind of team."

I. BASIC FUNCTION

The Dairy Finance and Accounting Head is responsible for leading and integrating financial planning, accounting operations, and financial performance management of the dairy business.

The role provides strategic and operational direction across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and compliance to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business objectives.

The position acts as a key business partner to operations, supporting decision-making through financial insights, performance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding company assets.

II.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee the overall finance and accounting operations, including general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) and management reports.
• Drive financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-term financial modeling.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to provide financial insights and support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances against budget and forecasts, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee cost management initiatives, including production cost analysis, inventory valuation, and cost optimization across dairy operations.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting records, books of accounts, and financial data.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, systems, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including timely submission of reports and payments to government agencies (BIR, SEC, LGUs, etc.).
• Lead audit activities, including preparation for annual external audits, coordination with auditors, and resolution of audit findings.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial resources to support operational and investment requirements.
• Safeguard company assets by implementing effective financial controls, asset monitoring, and risk management practices.
• Collaborate with the corporate finance team on financial reporting, budget alignment, and group requirements.
• Lead, develop, and manage the finance and accounting team, ensuring capability building and high performance.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs to support business performance tracking.
• Support business expansion, capital investments, and strategic initiatives through financial evaluation and analysis.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned in support of organizational objectives.

III.QUALIFICATION GUIDES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• With experience in both financial planning & analysis and accounting operations.
• Experience in manufacturing, dairy, or FMCG industry is an advantage.
• With at least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and taxation.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into business insights
• Leadership and people management skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office tools.