Finance Director

Philippine Red Cross; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Red Cross seeks a Director of Finance to guide strategic financial management and run daily financial operations. The role ensures stability, regulatory compliance, and excellence while supporting organizational growth and decision-making.

The position leads a finance team, drives budgeting and forecasting, and partners with senior management to optimize capital and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Manage financial planning, analysis, and performance indicators
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
• Oversee daily finance operations (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger)
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations
• Implement internal controls to safeguard assets
• Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors
• Stay updated on financial trends and regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

MBA or advanced degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Role Overview

The Director of Finance is responsible for both strategic financial management and day-to-day financial operations. The role ensures financial stability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while supporting organizational growth and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Manage financial planning, analysis, and performance indicators
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
• Oversee daily finance operations (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger)
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations
• Implement internal controls to safeguard assets
• Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors
• Stay updated on financial trends and regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Required)
• MBA or advanced degree (Preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (Required)
• Proven experience in strategic financial management and financial operations, preferably in a senior leadership role