Financial Controller

Outdesk.

Philippines

Remote

PHP 1,200,000 - 2,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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13th Month Pay

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Philhealth

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Job summary

Outdesk. is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, management accounting, and profitability analysis across its multi-site operations in the Philippines.

You will align accounting, ERP, and payroll systems, turning complex data into actionable commercial insights for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. You will own month-end processes, drive system improvements, and deliver clear performance dashboards to business owners and operations leaders.

Qualifications

Minimum extensive experience as Financial Controller/Finance Manager or similar.
Experience in manufacturing/processing/distribution or complex operations.
Proven ability to develop management reporting across sites/divisions.
Strong costing, labour costing, overhead allocation, and divisional reporting.

Responsibilities

Review and refine chart of accounts and monthly reporting (P&L, balance, cash flow).
Prepare concise monthly management packs showing revenue, margins and overheads.
Develop cost-centre structures for profitability by site and product group.
Improve data flows between Xero, FeneVision and Tanda for reporting accuracy.
Establish divisional/revenue-stream reporting for profitability insights.
Create dashboards and reporting tools for timely finance insights.
Design annual budgeting and rolling forecasting with KPIs.
Build advanced financial models for forward planning and scenario analysis.
Implement efficient month-end procedures and clear documentation.
Document processes, system mappings and reporting structures.
Provide commercial advisory to improve profitability with leadership teams.
Identify and drive continuous improvements across finance systems.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Costing

ERP systems

Xero

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA or CA (highly regarded)

Tools

Xero

FeneVision ERP

Tanda

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Controller

Company : Outdesk. Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Financial Controller

Job Brief

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to review, refine, and transform financial reporting and management accounting processes across a multi-site operation. This pivotal role will take ownership of strengthening monthly financial reporting, improving visibility across divisions and revenue streams, and aligning core accounting, ERP, and payroll systems to provide a clearer view of operational profitability.

The successful remote professional will work closely with business owners and operational leaders to turn complex financial data into practical commercial insights, supporting informed decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term business planning.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Review and refine the existing chart of accounts, configure Xero tracking categories, and establish a reliable monthly reporting process covering Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and cash flow reporting.
Management Reporting: Prepare concise monthly management reporting packs that provide clear visibility over revenue, margins, overheads, costs, and overall business performance.
Cost Centre Management: Develop and implement a consistent cost‑centre structure to provide accurate profitability reporting across individual sites, product groups, labour, and direct production costs.
Systems Integration: Review and improve data flows between Xero, FeneVision and Tanda to ensure financial, operational, and payroll information is aligned and consistently reported.
Profitability Analysis: Establish divisional and revenue‑stream reporting frameworks to identify profitability by site, product group, labour category, and other key cost drivers.
Management Dashboards: Develop practical dashboards and financial reporting tools that provide management with timely and meaningful performance insights.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Design and implement an annual budgeting process and rolling forecasting framework, incorporating relevant financial and operational KPIs.
Financial Modelling: Develop advanced financial models to support forward planning, scenario analysis, profitability reviews, and management decision-making.
Month‑End Processes: Establish clear and efficient month‑end procedures, ensuring financial reporting is completed accurately and consistently within agreed timeframes.
Process Documentation: Document financial processes, system mappings, reporting structures, and month‑end procedures to reduce manual work and improve long‑term consistency.
Commercial Advisory: Work closely with business owners and operational managers to interpret financial results, identify opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to improve profitability.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting structures, data integrity, and overall finance function efficiency.

Requirements

Extensive experience working as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or Fractional CFO within an established commercial environment.
Proven experience within manufacturing, processing, distribution, or another operationally complex industry with a strong understanding of production cost structures.
Demonstrated experience developing and improving management reporting frameworks across multiple sites, divisions, or revenue streams.
Strong understanding of cost‑centre accounting, product profitability, labour costing, overhead allocation, and divisional reporting.
Proven experience integrating accounting, ERP, payroll, and time‑keeping systems to improve financial reporting and data accuracy.
Advanced management accounting and financial modelling capabilities.
Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and financial analysis.
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate financial results into practical recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take ownership of financial deliverables, and drive significant process improvements.

Software Proficiency

Accounting Software – Xero
Manufacturing ERP – FeneVision or equivalent manufacturing ERP systems
Payroll & Timekeeping – Tanda or equivalent payroll and attendance platforms
Financial Modelling & Reporting – Advanced Microsoft Excel
Business Intelligence – Dashboard and business intelligence reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
CPA or CA qualification is highly regarded.

Personal Attributes

Commercially minded with a strong focus on profitability, operational efficiency, and practical business outcomes.
Highly analytical and methodical, with exceptional attention to detail when working with complex financial data.
Strategic thinker who can connect financial information with broader operational and commercial objectives.
Proactive and self‑motivated, with the confidence to identify issues, recommend improvements, and drive change.
Strong communicator who can build credibility with business owners and operational leaders.
Solutions‑focused with a practical approach to systems, processes, and financial challenges.
Highly accountable and comfortable taking ownership of critical financial reporting and transformation projects.
Adaptable and confident working across multiple systems, stakeholders, and business functions.

Time Zone: Australian Business Hours

Applicant Location: Must be located in the Philippines

About Outdesk

At Outdesk, our mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional talent in the Philippines and the dynamic business needs of our clients in Australia. We are committed to delivering bespoke recruitment and comprehensive employment solutions that foster long‑term success for both our clients and staff.

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