Finance Director

KSearch Asia Consulting, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KSearch Asia Consulting, Inc. is supporting a multinational client in Manila seeking a senior finance leader to own the full finance and accounting function for the Philippine business. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and partner with regional HQ on plans and investments.

The role requires a Philippine CPA, 20+ years in accounting/finance with leadership, strong controls, ERP/SAP experience, and a hands-on approach to lean finance teams; it is an onsite position in BGC.

Qualifications

• Active Philippine CPA license is required.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit or controllership with senior leadership.
• Direct experience leading end-to-end finance for a Philippine commercial or manufacturing entity of a multinational.
• Experience with ERP environments and financial-system changes; SAP migration exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full finance and accounting function for the Philippine business, ensuring accurate and timely management and statutory reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with clear performance analyses.
• Maintain internal controls, lead audit and risk activities, and ensure tax and statutory compliance.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, working capital, credit, and banking relations.
• Partner with GM and regional HQ on business plans, investments, and new projects.
• Oversee procurement, supply chain, inventory, costing, logistics, and import/export controls.
• Own ERP/finance systems agenda, including SAP migration and data integrity.
• Lead and develop a lean finance team and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, banks, and insurers.

Skills

Financial leadership

ERP/Systems

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Audit & tax compliance

Education

Philippine CPA license

Tools

SAP

Job description

CLIENT:

Our client is an established multinational company with commercial, manufacturing, and distribution operations in the Philippines. The business serves automotive and industrial markets and forms part of a diversified global group.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Take ownership of the full finance and accounting function for the Philippine business, ensuring accurate and timely management and statutory reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, and provide management with clear analysis of performance, profitability, and business priorities.
• Maintain strong internal controls, lead audit and risk activities, and ensure compliance with tax, statutory, PFRS, and IFRS requirements.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, working capital, credit and collections, loans, foreign exchange, and banking relationships.
• Partner with the General Manager and regional headquarters on business plans, investments, commercial decisions, and new projects.
• Oversee finance-related controls for procurement, supply chain, inventory, costing, logistics, and import or export transactions.
• Own the ERP and finance systems agenda, including system improvements, SAP migration, and the integrity of financial and operational data.
• Lead and develop a lean finance team while managing relationships with auditors, tax advisers, banks, insurers, and other external partners.

JOB QUALIFICATION

• An active Philippine CPA license is required.
• At least 20 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit, or controllership, including senior finance leadership; Big Four audit experience is an advantage.
• Direct experience leading end-to-end finance for the Philippine commercial or manufacturing entity of a multinational company is essential.
• A background in manufacturing, distribution, automotive, energy, FMCG, or a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, internal controls, risk, tax, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with ERP environments and finance-system changes is required; SAP or ERP migration exposure is an advantage.
• Able to work effectively with local and global leaders, communicate independent financial recommendations, and negotiate with external stakeholders.

Comfortable working in a lean, hands-on organization and reporting onsite in BGC from 8:00 AM to 5:00 AM, including the first and last Saturdays of each month.

ACTIVE DATES

Urgent hiring!