Financial Control Manager

Manulife; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a team of finance professionals responsible for accurate financial reporting and planning. You will drive close processes, governance, and insights for strategic decision-making, while collaborating with HR, IT, and business partners.

Ideal candidates have CPA, 7+ years in accounting and strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, with proven leadership and system skills (SAP/Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with professional designation (CPA).
• 7+ years in accounting, financial reporting, and finance operations.
• 2-3 years of people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting & reporting workstreams and ensure policy alignment.
• Lead month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, reclassifications.
• Oversee compensation and benefits accounting and reporting activities.
• Develop and enhance management reporting and analytics for stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost management within scope.
• Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Maintain ERP expertise and drive system enhancements and data integrity.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance professionals and manage stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership & coaching

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

Job description

The Finance Manager leads a team of finance professionals and specialists responsible for accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting, accounting operations, cost management, and financial planning activities. The role provides technical leadership, oversees period-end close, financial reporting, compensation accounting, and audit readiness, while driving process improvements, modernization initiatives, and operational excellence. The Finance Manager partners with business stakeholders to provide actionable insights, manage financial risks, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Reporting

• Lead the implementation of accounting and reporting standards and ensure alignment with corporate policies.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and quality review of accounting activities.
• Manage resources and priorities across accounting workstreams.
• Review complex transactions, resolve escalations, and ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Support audits and stakeholder inquiries with appropriate analysis and documentation.

Period Close

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and monitor close quality through KPIs.
• Review and approve reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with internal controls.

Benefits & Compensation Accounting

• Oversee compensation and benefits accounting and reporting activities.
• Partner with HR and Payroll to validate costs, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Analyze trends and support planning and forecasting activities.
• Review statutory and management reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate audit readiness activities and address compliance risks.
• Ensure timely completion of internal and external reporting requirements.

Management Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and enhance management reporting processes and tools.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of incentive compensation and related reporting processes.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, business initiatives, and regulatory changes.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and related training.

2. Cost Management & Planning

Cost Accounting

• Apply and oversee cost accounting methodologies and variance analysis.
• Identify cost drivers, efficiency opportunities, and savings initiatives.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities within assigned scope.
• Perform scenario analysis and support business decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance against plans and recommend corrective actions.

Expense Management

• Govern expense recording, allocation, reconciliation, and reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to controls and timely resolution of issues.

3. Process, Controls & Systems

Process Compliance & Improvement

• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal policies, and financial controls.
• Lead process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Support remediation of audit findings and control enhancements.

Systems & Technology

• Maintain expertise in ERP and accounting systems.
• Lead user acceptance testing, process enhancements, and system-related projects.
• Ensure integrity of financial data, interfaces, and reporting structures.

Master Data Governance

• Oversee cost center, accounting unit, and master data maintenance.
• Monitor data quality and support governance requirements.

4. People Leadership, Stakeholder Management & Projects

• Lead, coach, and develop finance professionals and specialists.
• Manage performance, resource allocation, succession planning, and capability development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Present financial insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and support governance activities.
• Manage escalations and communicate complex information clearly.
• Lead finance-related projects, process modernization initiatives, and automation efforts.
• Manage risks, dependencies, business cases, and change adoption activities.
• Contribute to broader finance transformation programs.

Decision Authority

The Finance Manager has authority to approve accounting transactions, reconciliations, financial reporting outputs, and localized process improvements within established policies and materiality thresholds. The role allocates resources, manages priorities, leads finance initiatives, and escalates enterprise-wide risks or policy matters as required.

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional designation required.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and finance operations.
• 2-3 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in R2R, P2P, O2C, financial controls, and reporting.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvements, compliance activities, and finance projects.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and financial controls.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Infor.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Proven people leadership and coaching capability.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMA, CFA, or other advanced finance certifications.

When You Join Our Team

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll support your well-being in a flexible and inclusive environment.
• As part of our global team, you'll help shape the future and make an impact.