Finance Manager

converge studios inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

converge studios inc. in the Philippines seeks an experienced Senior Finance Leader to drive planning, budgeting, and financial reporting. You will coordinate initiatives aligned with strategic goals and oversee month-end close.

You will develop forecasting frameworks, provide variance analyses, manage banking relations, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor a finance team while reporting onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related field with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Preferrably a CPA.
• With IT industry experience and 5–10+ years in finance, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Advanced knowledge in Google Sheets/Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Quickbooks), financial reporting software, Google Workspace, Asana.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring a team.
• Willing to report onsite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks, initiatives, and projects in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Prepare estimates for funds required to meet the organization's short-term and long-term financial objectives.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes and complete accurate financial reports on a timely basis.
• Conduct monthly financial forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial insights, variance analyses, and recommendations to improve overall business performance.
• Achieve an optimal mix of equity and debt to minimize financial costs and maximize operational profitability.
• Strategize and secure funding from banks and other financial institutions as necessary to support growth and operations.
• Prudently invest in assets to maximize returns while managing associated risks.
• Evaluate the organization's financial performance, including measuring and analyzing returns on investments.
• Identify, understand, and mitigate financial risks through proactive financial strategies and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and standards.
• Develop and monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to assess the organization's financial health.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial performance reports to management and stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior management by providing financial insights that influence business planning and strategy.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and financial transparency.

Skills

Finance leadership

CPA certification

Financial analysis

Excel/Sheets

ERP: SAP

ERP: QuickBooks

Google Workspace

Asana

Communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Financial reporting software

Job description

• Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks, initiatives, and projects in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Prepare estimates for funds required to meet the organization's short-term and long-term financial objectives.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes and complete accurate financial reports on a timely basis.
• Conduct monthly financial forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial insights, variance analyses, and recommendations to improve overall business performance.
• Achieve an optimal mix of equity and debt to minimize financial costs and maximize operational profitability.
• Strategize and secure funding from banks and other financial institutions as necessary to support growth and operations.
• Prudently invest in assets to maximize returns while managing associated risks.
• Evaluate the organization's financial performance, including measuring and analyzing returns on investments.
• Identify, understand, and mitigate financial risks through proactive financial strategies and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and standards.
• Develop and monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to assess the organization's financial health.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial performance reports to management and stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior management by providing financial insights that influence business planning and strategy.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and financial transparency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related field with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Preferrably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• With experience working in IT industry and has 5-10+ years in finance, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Has advanced knowledge in Google Sheets/Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Quickbooks), financial reporting software, productivity tools (Google Workspace, Asana).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring a team.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Willing to report onsite.