Finance and Administration Manager

Monroe Consulting Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group Philippines, an executive recruitment firm, is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in the design, integration, installation, and maintenance of electronic Fire and Security systems, serving blue-chip clients across various industries. The job is based in Makati City, Metro Manila.

The role of Finance and Administration Manager is to lead financial governance, budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, and controls while advising on strategic financial decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial management.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• CPA or CMA qualification is preferred; MBA or Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing audits, taxation, statutory compliance, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations.
• Excellent financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas, and financial modeling.
• Experience using ERP systems and cloud-based accounting software.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate financial information into business insights.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop financial strategies that improve business performance.
• Experience collaborating across multiple business functions to support operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with statutory and company requirements.
• Prepare management accounts and financial performance reports for senior leadership.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and variances, and recommend improvements.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with department heads.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts to support business planning.
• Monitor spending against budgets and recommend corrective actions.
• Support long-term financial planning and capital investment initiatives.
• Monitor daily cash flow and working capital.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury.
• Maintain robust financial controls and accuracy of records.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine accounting standards and taxation.
• Maintain internal controls, policies and governance.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks; manage audits and implement recommendations.
• Evaluate financial impact of new opportunities and investments.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and profitability improvements.
• Provide financial guidance to support sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with HR, Sales, Operations, and Procurement to support objectives.
• Support payroll processes and reconciliations.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, insurers, and government agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team for high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

CPA or CMA qualification

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group Philippines, an executive recruitment firm, is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in the design, integration, installation, and maintenance of electronic Fire and Security systems, serving blue-chip clients across various industries. The job is based in Makati City, Metro Manila.

Job Summary

Our respected client is looking for a Finance and Administration Manager who will lead the financial management of the business across the Philippines, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and sustainable business growth. The role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, and financial controls while providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions and long-term growth.

Working closely with the Country Manager and departmental leaders, the Finance and Administration Manager will monitor financial performance, identify opportunities to improve profitability, manage financial risks, and ensure compliance with Philippine financial regulations and accounting standards. This role requires a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with statutory and company requirements.
• Prepare management accounts and financial performance reports for senior leadership.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and variances, and recommend improvements.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts to support business planning.
• Monitor departmental spending against approved budgets and recommend corrective actions.
• Support long-term financial planning and capital investment initiatives.

Cash Flow & Financial Control

• Monitor daily cash flow and working capital to ensure financial stability.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash flow, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine accounting standards, taxation laws, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and governance processes.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through sound planning and risk management.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and oversee the implementation of audit recommendations.

Strategic Financial Management

• Evaluate the financial impact of new business opportunities, investments, and operational initiatives.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and initiatives to improve profitability.
• Provide financial guidance to support sustainable business growth.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Collaborate closely with HR, Sales, Operations, and Procurement teams to support business objectives.
• Support payroll processes and oversee financial reconciliations.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, government agencies, and external financial partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to drive high performance and continuous professional growth.

Key Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial management.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• CPA or CMA qualification is preferred; MBA or Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing audits, taxation, statutory compliance, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations.
• Excellent financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas, and financial modeling.
• Experience using ERP systems and cloud-based accounting software.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate financial information into business insights.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop financial strategies that improve business performance.
• Experience collaborating across multiple business functions to support operational decision-making.