Finance Automation Expert
Location: BGC, Taguig
Work Set-up: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Job Summary
We are seeking a Finance Automation Expert to lead and drive automation and process optimization initiatives within the Finance function. This role is responsible for identifying automation opportunities, designing and implementing technology-driven solutions, and improving the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of financial processes. The ideal candidate combines strong knowledge of Finance operations with hands-on expertise in automation tools, data management, and process improvement, while providing technical guidance to team members and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Process Improvement and Opportunity Identification
- Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to identify, assess, and prioritize automation and process optimization opportunities.
- Evaluate existing financial processes to identify inefficiencies, repetitive tasks, and opportunities to improve productivity.
- Engage stakeholders to establish project requirements, secure approvals, and align expectations on deliverables and timelines.
Automation Development and Implementation
- Conceptualize, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain automation solutions using tools such as Excel VBA, Alteryx, Power Automate, and other emerging technologies.
- Build automated workflows and tools to streamline financial reporting, data processing, reconciliation, and other Finance-related activities.
- Monitor automation performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement enhancements to ensure reliability and scalability.
Finance Data Management
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, integrity, and security of financial data processed through automated solutions.
- Establish data validation procedures and quality controls to maintain consistency and minimize errors.
- Ensure the proper handling and protection of sensitive financial information.
Training and User Support
- Provide training and technical guidance to Finance team members on the effective use of automation tools and solutions.
- Address user concerns, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support for implemented automations.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, process guidelines, and user instructions.
Compliance and Internal Controls
- Ensure that automated Finance processes comply with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and established financial controls.
- Incorporate appropriate validation procedures, access controls, and audit trails into automation solutions.
- Support process reviews and documentation to maintain compliance and operational transparency.
System Integration and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with local and regional IT teams, Finance Enablement teams, corporate finance transformation teams, and external service providers on automation initiatives.
- Coordinate system enhancements, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and other integration requirements with relevant technical teams.
- Translate Finance business requirements into technical specifications and practical automation solutions.
Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Lead Finance Automation initiatives and serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder communications, project progress, expectations, and results.
- Guide and mentor junior team members in automation development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
- Monitor project deliverables and promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in Finance automation, financial systems, process improvement, business process transformation, or a similar role.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Excel VBA, Alteryx, Power Automate, or other automation technologies.
- Solid understanding of Finance processes, including financial reporting, reconciliation, data processing, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions.
- Knowledge of data quality management, information security, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process optimization capabilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience leading automation projects and mentoring junior team members is preferred.
- Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), system integration, and finance transformation initiatives is an advantage.