Finance Manager

Talento Solutions Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional solutions firm in the Philippines is seeking a Finance & FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis. This role includes developing actionable financial plans, ensuring compliance with reporting standards, and providing insights into financial performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, advanced financial modeling expertise, and a bachelor's degree in finance or related fields. This position offers an opportunity to shape strategic financial decisions while driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in Finance, specifically with hands-on FP&A experience.
• Proven background as Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, or Senior Finance Analyst.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Oversee accounting operations to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Analyze cost structures and optimize pricing policies.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Advanced Financial Modeling

Leadership

CPA, CMA, or CFA certification

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Finance & FP&A Manager is responsible for leading the company’s financial planning, analysis, accounting, and purchasing functions. The role focuses on translating business strategy into actionable financial plans, budgets, and performance dashboards while ensuring strong financial governance, cost efficiency, and profitability.

This position provides senior management with strategic financial insights, drives operational excellence through data‑driven decision-making, and supports sustainable growth through advanced financial modeling, budgeting, and margin optimization.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (Core Requirement)
• Lead FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis
• Develop and maintain management dashboards, KPIs, and balanced scorecards
• Provide insights on financial performance, variances, risks, and opportunities
• Support strategic decision-making through financial models and business cases
• Strategy Execution & Business Partnering
• Translate company strategy into operational and financial plans
• Work closely with senior management to support growth, profitability, and professionalization initiatives
• Drive financial discipline across departments
• Accounting & Financial Control
• Oversee accounting operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting
• Supervise month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements, including foreign entities if applicable
• Cost Optimization & Profitability
• Analyze cost structures and contribution margins
• Optimize pricing, discount, and promotional policies
• Review offerings (including rental, service, and subscription models) to improve profitability
• Purchasing & Procurement Oversight
• Supervise purchasing activities to ensure cost‑effective sourcing
• Align procurement strategies with budget and financial targets
• Stakeholder & External Relations
• Manage bank and investor relations (BIR / financial institutions)
• Support audits, financing activities, and external financial reporting requirements
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and develop Finance, Accounting, and Purchasing teams
• Ensure efficient, modern, and scalable financial processes

Job Requirements

• Education & Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent certification is highly preferred
• Experience
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with strong hands‑on FP&A experience
• Proven background as Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, or Senior Finance Analyst
• Demonstrated experience overseeing Accounting and Purchasing/Procurement functions
• Experience supporting senior management and executive decision‑making
• Exposure to multi‑entity or international operations is an advantage
• Core Technical Competencies (Must‑Have)
• Advanced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
• Budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
• Variance analysis and scenario modeling
• Financial modeling and profitability analysis
• Strong knowledge of management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs
• Solid understanding of financial statements, cost accounting, and margin analysis
• Experience in pricing, cost optimization, and contribution margin management
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools; ERP experience required
• Business & Strategic Skills
• Ability to translate strategy into executable financial and operational plans
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on growth and profitability
• Experience reviewing business models (e.g., rental, service, subscription)
• Ability to challenge assumptions and provide data‑driven recommendations
• Leadership & Communication
• Proven experience leading and developing Finance, Accounting, and Purchasing teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non‑finance stakeholders
• Confident in working with banks, auditors, and external partners
• Personal Attributes
• Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven
• Proactive, hands‑on, and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement