Finance Department Head

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Finance Head to lead the Finance Department in the Philippines. The role focuses on timely recording, tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial information to Management to support strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, collaborating with the EVP, creating efficient data-tracking methods, and coordinating with external auditors to ensure regulatory compliance and robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field (e.g., Bachelors) required.
• Minimum 5 years in a Department Head role in retail or related industries.
• Proficient with financial software and systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented and analytically minded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Finance Department.
• Collaborate with EVP and Management to drive strategic plans.
• Develop and implement efficient methods for tracking financial data and reporting.
• Ensure timely posting of transactions and generation of financial reports for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit schedules.
• Lead financial analysis of monthly performance and communicate risks and opportunities to heads of departments.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Financial software proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Finance Management or related course

Job description

Job Description

The Finance Head ensures timely recording, tracking, analyzing, and reporting of all financial information to Management. Ensures management receives these reports regularly to develop strategic business plans and make better decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the daily operations of the Finance Department.
• Works closely with the EVP.
• Creates efficient and effective methods for tracking financial data.
• Oversees effective and timely posting of transactions in the financial system on their corresponding chart of accounts and balance sheets to produce the needed financial reports needed for business and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts financial audits for the purpose of verifying the accuracy and reliability of the financial data and carried out through the examination of financial transactions.
• Establishes and enforces department controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates with independent external auditors with regard to periodic audit schedules.
• Undertake the financial analysis of the Business’ monthly performance. Update Operations and Department Heads regularly on performance highlighting opportunities and potential risks;
• Assist business in analyzing variance and variations from stated strategies at business and segment levels;
• Enhance financial controls environment through improvement of existing infrastructure and capabilities;
• Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.

Qualifications

• Financial Management or related course
• Must have at least five years (5) Department Head Level work experience from retail companies and related industries.
• Technology savvy, must be proficient in using financial software.
• With above-average oral and written communication skills
• Numerate, must be analytical and with good problem-solving skills
• Can think logically and pay keen attention to details
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills