Finance Business Partner Specialist

Philippine Airlines; Pasay; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Airlines is seeking a Finance Business Partner Specialist to deliver financial insights, forecasts, and performance analyses that guide decisions and improve profitability. You’ll work with the FP&A team and cross-functional partners to translate data into actionable recommendations that align with corporate objectives.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost management, and strategic business-case support, with emphasis on collaboration and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field (CA/CPA/CFA is an advantage).
• Minimum of 2 years in financial analysis, business partnering, or a similar role; experience in aviation or transportation is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights and analyses to support leadership decisions for assigned business units.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities with the FP&A team.
• Prepare variance analyses, identify trends, and recommend actions during performance reviews.
• Monitor cost-saving measures and ensure adherence to budget guidelines.
• Analyze cost drivers and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Assist in developing financial models, ROI assessments, and business case evaluations.
• Conduct research to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Help ensure financial processes comply with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Identify financial risks and contribute to mitigation plans.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses to support strategic and operational needs.
• Create financial presentations and management reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Let your career see new destinations and let it soar to new heights.

A top airline company is hiring and providing exciting opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Asia’s First and Longest-Serving Airline
• Get a chance to enjoy travel perks for you and your family
• A collaborative work culture and environment

Who Are We Looking For?

A detail-oriented and analytical finance professional with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field (CA/CPA/CFA is an advantage).
• Minimum of 2 years in financial analysis, business partnering, or a similar role; experience in aviation or transportation is an advantage.
• Skills:

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to handle confidential information

Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools

What’s the Role About?

The Finance Business Partner Specialist supports Philippine Airlines’ FP&A team by delivering financial insights, forecasts, and performance analyses that guide decision-making and improve profitability. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner Manager and cross-functional teams, the role transforms data into actionable recommendations to enhance financial performance and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

Major Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights and analyses to support leadership decisions for assigned business units.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities with the FP&A team.
• Prepare variance analyses, identify trends, and recommend actions during performance reviews.

Cost Management & Optimization

• Monitor cost-saving measures and ensure adherence to budget guidelines.
• Analyze cost drivers and recommend efficiency improvements.

Strategic & Business Case Support

• Assist in developing financial models, ROI assessments, and business case evaluations.
• Conduct research to identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Risk & Compliance Support

• Help ensure financial processes comply with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Identify financial risks and contribute to mitigation plans.

Ad-hoc Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses to support strategic and operational needs.
• Create financial presentations and management reports for senior leadership.