Financial Analyst - Cost Management

Home Credit Philippines; Taguig; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent dayshift

Bonus up to 20%

HMO on Day 1

Dependent coverage

Mental health support

Wellness leaves

Internal career mobility

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Home Credit Philippines is seeking a financial planning and analysis professional to lead budgeting and forecasting for OPEX and CAPEX. You will drive cost control, prepare monthly variance analyses, and deliver insightful reporting to senior management.

The role partners with multiple departments, supports strategic initiatives, and requires strong data analysis, modelling, and PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in data and financial analysis.
• Experience working in SAP controlling module.
• Experience heading discussions with C-level executives.
• Financial modelling and preparation of PowerPoint presentations.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to build alliances within the organization.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting for operating and capital expenditures (OPEX/CAPEX).
• Cost control and monitoring across cost centers.
• Financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Business partnering with departments and senior management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

SAP Controlling

Executive communication

PowerPoint

Financial modelling

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Cost control

OPEX CAPEX

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Excel

SAP Controlling

Job description

About The Job

The primary role provides in-depth financial analysis and reporting, specifically concerning the company's operating expenses (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX). Plays a key role in the budgeting process, cost control, performance monitoring, and driving financial efficiency across the organization.

The primary role provides in-depth financial analysis and reporting, specifically concerning the company's operating expenses (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX). Plays a key role in the budgeting process, cost control, performance monitoring, and driving financial efficiency across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the preparation and consolidation of operating and capital expenditure budgets..
• Review departmental budget submissions for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with approved assumptions and financial targets.
• Contribute to the development of robust forecasting models for OPEX and CAPEX.
• Coordinate with budget owners to gather financial data, assumptions, and supporting information

Cost Control And Monitoring

• Establish and maintain effective controls to monitor spending across all cost centers.
• Proactively track expenditures against approved budgets, forecasts, and relevant cost drivers, identifying and investigating deviations.
• Provide timely and insightful analysis of spending trends and potential risks or opportunities.
• Collaborate with budget owners to implement corrective actions and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.

Financial Reporting And Analysis

• Conduct thorough reviews of monthly financial results, with a specific focus on OPEX performance.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis reports (actual vs. budget/forecast) with clear explanations for significant deviations.
• Develop and present insightful financial reports and presentations to management, highlighting key trends, performance indicators, and potential areas for improvement.

Business Partnering And Performance Improvement

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to all departments, providing guidance and support on financial matters related to OPEX and CAPEX.
• Collaborate with departmental teams to identify, evaluate, and implement new cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Actively monitor the development and tracking of significant key performance indicators (KPIs) within each process that impact company profitability.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

What You Need To Have

• Experience in financial services industry
• At least 2 years of experience in data and financial analysis
• Experience working in SAP controlling module
• Experience in heading discussions with C-level executives
• Financial modelling and preparation of PowerPoint presentations
• Project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills on all levels of organization
• Strong, independent person able to challenge existing processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills on all levels of organization
• Ability to build alliances within organization
• Persistent, independent, highly trustworthy and loyal person of conviction
• Effectively adapting to multiple demands, shifting or conflicting priorities, ambiguity and rapid.
• Agile and flexible in understanding change in priorities.
• Resilience and ability to find new ways to overcome challenges.

Job Perks You'll Enjoy

• Permanent dayshift schedule
• Up to 20% variable performance-based bonus
• HMO on Day 1 and HMO dependents coverage including same-sex partners
• Access to mental health and wellness partners
• Wellness Leaves and Birthday Leave
• Internal career mobility options
• Local and international learning opportunities

Empower Filipinos with innovative financial solutions at Home Credit Philippines.

At Home Credit Philippines, we believe that everyone has something special to offer. Our motto "No Small Roles, Everyone is Important" is at the heart of everything we do. We think diversity makes our company better and every single job and person here plays a big part in our success.

We're all about creating a welcoming place where everyone feels valued for who they are. This means we make sure that everyone, no matter their background or what they look like, gets a fair chance at jobs, training, and promotions. When it comes to hiring, everyone gets a fair look. It doesn't matter where you're from, what you believe, who you love, whether you have a disability, or any other or any other condition protected under Philippine laws. If you meet the job requirements, you have a chance to get the job.

Come join us at Home Credit, where diversity fuels our innovation. Here, there are #NoSmallRoles and #EveryoneisImportant.