Financial Planning and Accounting Analyst

Journeyfront, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Group life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Career growth opportunities

Team culture

Leadership development

Job summary

Journeyfront, Inc. in Manila area is seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Accounting Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across Philippine and US operations.

You will collaborate with finance, accounting, payroll, tax, and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate reports and actionable insights. The ideal candidate has strong FP&A skills, experience with labor cost planning, transfer pricing, and tax compliance in a multi-entity environment, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Accounting Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of FP&A, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or corporate finance.
• Direct exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Experience preparing labor cost forecasts and financial models is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis; experience with ERP systems and FP&A tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes using Planful.
• Develop and maintain financial models for subsidiaries, projects, and business units.
• Prepare consolidated financial reports, management dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Conduct project financial analysis, feasibility studies, and investment assessments.
• Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to forecasting and performance reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather financial inputs and support planning cycles.
• Drive standardization and automation of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting.
• Monitor KPIs and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare cost-of-labor forecasts based on headcount plans and salary movements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Planful experience

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Planful

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics (MS Dynamics)

Job description

Financial Planning and Accounting Analyst

Are you passionate about financial planning, analysis, compliance, and driving business performance through data-driven insights?

We're looking for aFinancial Planning & Accounting Analystto lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, tax compliance, transfer pricing, and financial analysis across our Philippine and US operations. This role will support FP&A activities, labor cost planning, management reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, and intercompany transactions while ensuring accuracy and alignment with applicable accounting and tax standards.

In this role, you will partner with finance, accounting, payroll, tax, and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial reports, actionable business insights, forward-looking forecasts, and effective compliance processes. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and financial modeling skills, attention to detail, and experience in FP&A, financial reporting, Philippine and US tax compliance, transfer pricing, and process improvement within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

What You’ll Do as a Financial Planning & Accounting Analyst

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes using Planful.

Develop and maintain financial models for subsidiaries, projects, and business units.

Prepare consolidated financial reports, management dashboards, and variance/flux analyses.

Conduct project financial analysis, feasibility studies, and investment assessments.

Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to management.

Perform actual vs. budget vs. forecast variance analysis and provide meaningful explanations and recommendations.

Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to forecasting and performance reporting.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather financial inputs, validate assumptions, and support planning cycles.

Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting.

Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Prepare cost-of-labor forecasts based on headcount plans, salary movements, overtime, incentives, attrition, hiring pipeline, and statutory benefits.

Review monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns and ensure timely and accurate BIR submissions.

Ensure compliance with VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and other applicable Philippine tax requirements.

Coordinate business license renewals, permits, government registrations, and regulatory filings.

Maintain the tax and compliance calendar and monitor deadlines for all statutory submissions.

Liaise with Philippine tax authorities and external tax consultants during audits, assessments, and regulatory inquiries.

US Tax & Compliance

Support the preparation and coordination of US federal and state tax filings and statutory requirements.

Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and applicable accounting and tax standards.

Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, and corporate tax and legal teams on US compliance matters.

Monitor changes in US tax regulations and assess their impact on business processes and compliance requirements.

Recommend and implement process updates in response to changes in US tax and regulatory requirements.

Prepare monthly management reports, financial performance dashboards, and business performance analyses.

Analyze profitability by client, business unit, and service line and provide insights to management.

Support month-end close activities by preparing financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting analyses.

Assist with revenue recognition activities and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.

Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions between Philippine and US entities.

Support transfer pricing studies, benchmarking analyses, and related assessments in coordination with external advisors.

Monitor intercompany agreements and ensure alignment with the company's transfer pricing policies.

Ensure transfer pricing practices comply with applicable Philippine BIR and US IRS requirements.

Support annual transfer pricing documentation and disclosure requirements, including BIR Form 1709 and related-party disclosures in US filings.

Cross-Functional & Finance Governance

Collaborate with General Accounting, Payroll, and other cross-functional teams to resolve financial reporting, compliance, and operational issues.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date SOPs, workflow documentation, process guides, and compliance trackers.

Support finance system implementations, ERP transitions, and process improvements across finance tools and platforms.

Ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, integrity, and proper handling of financial and business information.

Promote standardized processes, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement across finance operations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Accounting Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or corporate finance.
• Direct exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience preparing labor cost forecasts and financial models is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central, NetSuite, SAP) and FP&A tools (e.g., Planful, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or similar) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary – Get paid for doing what you love!

Medical and dental insurance (with free dependent coverage!).

Group life insurance for peace of mind.

Paid time off (PTO) – Because work‑life balance matters.

Outstanding career growth opportunities – Learn, advance, and develop your career.

A fun, innovative, and energetic team culture – Be part of a company that values creativity

Skills and leadership development to help you reach your full potential.

Our office is located on the 10th floor of Tower 1, Rockwell Business Center, Pasig City