Finance Business Partner Lead

Orica; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Lead – Finance Business Partner (Global Support) to join GBS Manila, partnering with Technology & Innovation. The role focuses on turning financial data into insights through management reporting, budgets and forecasts, while working with cost centre owners and finance colleagues to manage performance.

The position operates on a hybrid setup (2x a week) in the BGC office, offering exposure to a global business and opportunity to influence decisions across T&I transformation

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/CMA designation is required.
• At least five years of postgraduate experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in a large global business is preferred.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• SAP knowledge is essential; experience with BPC, BI on HANA or HFM is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse financial and management reports for leaders to view performance.
• Explain results, trends and variances against budgets and forecasts, including monthly fixed costs.
• Provide timely ad hoc analysis to support Technology & Innovation and finance decisions.
• Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts with relevant teams and cost centre owners.
• Monitor and report costs and benefits of transformation programs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

SAP

BI on HANA

HFM

Education

CA/CPA/CMA designation

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

SAP

BI on HANA

HFM

BPC

Job description

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Orica is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, specialty mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting‑edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, our team of 14,000+ sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.

About the role:

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Lead – Finance Business Partner (Global Support) to join our team in GBS Manila, partnering with Technology & Innovation (T&I). In this role, you’ll help leaders understand financial performance, plan with confidence and make informed decisions as priorities evolve.

You’ll turn financial data into meaningful insight through management reporting, budgets and forecasts. Working closely with cost centre owners and finance colleagues, you’ll highlight emerging issues, explain variances and support the financial oversight of transformation programs.

If you enjoy combining in-depth analysis with practical business partnering, this is an opportunity to make an impact in a global business while helping T&I teams manage resources effectively.

The role will operate on a hybrid set‑up (2x a week) in our BGC office.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and analyse financial and management reports that give leaders a clear view of performance.
• Explain results, trends and variances against budgets and forecasts, including monthly fixed costs.
• Provide timely ad hoc analysis to support T&I and finance decisions.

Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting

• Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts with the relevant teams and cost centre owners.
• Ensure cost centre plans are complete and reflect changing priorities and emerging issues.
• Review monthly spend against budget and forecast, identifying potential overruns and actions to address them.

Business Partnering & Transformation

• Work with cost centre owners to understand variances and develop plans to manage expenditure.
• Monitor and report the costs and benefits of transformation programs.
• Provide financial advice that helps stakeholders use reporting and forecasts to shape decisions.

Controls & Compliance

• Reconcile management reporting with financial results in core systems, including SAP and BI on HANA.
• Support accurate accounting and reporting in line with Orica standards and corporate requirements.

What you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Business, and a CA, CMA or CPA designation.
• At least five years of postgraduate experience in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• Experience in a similar role within a large, global business.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders on performance and spend.
• SAP knowledge is essential; experience with BPC, BI on HANA or HFM is an advantage.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Our commitment:

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.