Finance Controller - Laguna

HRTX; Calamba; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX is seeking a Finance Manager for the Canlubang Plant in Calamba, Laguna. This on-site, full-time role leads financial reporting, budgeting, costing and controls, partnering with the CEO and operations. CPA certification and 8+ years in manufacturing finance are essential.

The role offers strategic leadership opportunities with potential progression to Finance Controller within 12 months. Strong analytical and leadership skills are required to drive continuous improvement across financial

Qualifications

• Must be a CPA with exceptional financial, analytical and business acumen.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Solid background in manufacturing, preferably pharma or FMCG sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end financial reporting and management accounting to ensure accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and variance analysis to optimize plant expenditures.
• Enforce strong internal controls to protect assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform complex financial analyses, profitability studies and scenario modeling for senior management decisions.
• Manage investments, cash flow and working capital to maximize liquidity and returns.
• Partner with CEO and operations to provide strategic financial guidance on plant performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and workflows across the organization.
• Prepare for progression into Finance Controller role within 12 months.

Skills

CPA

Financial analysis

Accounting

Budgeting

Costing

Leadership

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Finance Manager

• Location: Canlubang Plant, Calamba, Laguna
• Work Setup: Full Onsite
• Employment Type: Full-time
  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end financial reporting and management accounting processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, cost accounting, and variance analysis to optimize plant operational expenditures and manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate, establish, and enforce strong internal financial controls to protect assets and ensure operational and regulatory compliance.
• Perform complex financial analyses, profitability studies, and scenario modeling to guide senior management in strategic business decisions.
• Manage corporate financial investments, cash flow, and working capital to ensure liquidity and maximized financial returns.
• Partner closely with the CEO and operations team to provide strategic financial guidance on plant performance and commercial initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting workflows across the organization.
• Prepare for immediate progression into broader operational and strategic leadership responsibilities as the prospective Finance Controller.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with exceptional financial, analytical, and business acumen.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Solid background in the manufacturing industry, preferably within Pharmaceutical or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sectors.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, costing, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial controls.
• Proven experience or solid knowledge in managing financial investments and working capital strategy.
• Prior work experience or formal training from SGV & Co. or another top-tier audit firm is highly preferred.
• Strong numerical accuracy, analytical depth, strategic thinking, and high-level decision-making capability.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively with senior management and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, resilience, and readiness to assume a Finance Controller role within 12 months.