Finance Business Analyst

Private Advertiser; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,004,000 - 1,451,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser, based in Pasig, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to deliver Holdco/Group Finance outputs, including subsidiaries performance analysis and budgeting activities.

You will partner with OpCo Finance teams to improve data quality, standardize reporting, and support month-end closing, consolidation, and strategic finance initiatives, using Excel and Power BI to automate reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• CPA is required or strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting, FP&A, audit, or related finance functions.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and operational data across multiple business units.
• Experience in preparing management reports and financial presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of financial and operational reports against budget and forecast.
• Prepare variance analyses, KPI tracking, and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with OpCo/Group finance to improve data quality and timeliness.
• Support month-end/year-end closing and consolidation activities.
• Develop dashboards and automate recurring reports using Excel/Power BI.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Finance

CPA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and high-quality Holdco/Group Finance outputs, including subsidiaries performance analysis, group financial reporting, consolidation support, and budgeting activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Analysis & Performance Management

• Conduct detailed reviews of financial and operational reports, analyzing performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results.

• Prepare variance analyses, KPI tracking reports, and benchmarking across the network.

• Partner with OpCo Finance teams to improve data quality, standardize reporting templates, and ensure timely submission of reports.

• Support ad hoc business cases, CAPEX evaluations, and strategic finance initiatives as assigned by management.

• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.

2. Group Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in the preparation and review of consolidated group financial reports, supporting schedules, and variance analyses.

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial submissions from OpCos.

• Coordinate with finance teams to investigate and resolve reporting discrepancies.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities as assigned.

• Contribute to the automation and enhancement of recurring financial and operational reports using Excel, Power BI, or equivalent reporting tools.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for the group.

• Review and consolidate budget submissions and prepare comparative schedules and summary analyses.

• Assist in aligning submissions with group financial targets and strategic direction.

• Prepare budget trackers, templates, dashboards, and management review materials.

• Support management discussions and approval processes through accurate and timely financial analyses.

Required Qualifications

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

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required or strongly preferred

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting, FP&A, external audit, or related finance functions within a corporate or multi-entity environment

• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret financial and operational data across multiple business units

• Experience in preparing management reports, variance analyses, and financial presentations

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling