The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for reviewing the consolidation of the financial statements of Filinvest Land, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including management reports, financial schedules, and statutory requirements.
Beyond regular financial reporting, the role will serve as a key analytical partner to the business units in providing in-depth analysis of the financial and operational performance of FLI, its subsidiaries, and the individual business segments covered by the consolidated financial statements. The role is expected to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights, identify trends and performance drivers, and support management in business planning and decision-making.
The Financial Reporting Manager will also coordinate closely with Filinvest Business Services Corp. (FBSC) on financial reporting, consolidation, and tax matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance
- Review the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reports submitted by the shared services group, including consolidated and business segment financial reports.
- Review the monthly consolidation of financial statements for the residential business and other assigned subsidiaries or business segments.
- Review statutory reports and facilitate the timely submission and filing of regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary link between the Controller, the business units, and the Financial Reporting team of Shared Services.
- Support tax planning initiatives and coordinate with relevant stakeholders on tax-related reporting requirements.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of financial statement preparation, considering available systems, data, and reporting tools.
Business Unit Analytics and Performance Management
- Conduct in-depth financial and business performance analysis for FLI, its subsidiaries, and individual business units or segments, on top of the regular financial reporting requirements.
- Analyze financial results against budgets, forecasts, prior periods, and key business targets to identify significant variances, emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Evaluate the key drivers of business unit performance, including revenue, costs, profitability, margins, working capital, cash flow, and other relevant financial and operational indicators.
- Prepare business unit analytics, dashboards, and executive-level reports that clearly explain financial results and their underlying business drivers.
- Translate complex financial data into meaningful and actionable insights to support the Controller, senior management, and business unit leaders in strategic and operational decision-making.
- Collaborate with business unit leaders and finance teams to validate financial results, understand performance gaps, and develop appropriate recommendations or corrective actions.
- Develop and monitor relevant financial and operational key performance indicators for each business unit or segment.
- Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and other ad hoc financial assessments to support management decisions and business initiatives.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as required by management and the business units.
- Perform other related responsibilities that may be assigned as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Professional Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
- Must be a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is an advantage.
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 8years of relevant experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, accounting, consolidation, and management reporting.
- At least 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity.
- Three to five years of experience in the real estate/property development industry or publicly listed companies is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in handling consolidated financial statements and analyzing the performance of multiple business units, subsidiaries, or business segments.
- Proven background in preparing management reports, variance analyses, performance dashboards, and executive-level financial presentations.
Technical and Analytical Competencies
- Must be highly analytical and business-oriented, with the ability to go beyond reporting historical results and provide meaningful insights on business unit performance.
- Strong ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends and performance drivers, and draw sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, consolidation, management accounting, financial planning, and performance analysis.
- Proficiency in variance analysis, profitability analysis, trend analysis, scenario modeling, and key performance indicator development.
- Experience working with large datasets and financial systems, including ERP systems and business intelligence or data visualization tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data models, and macros.
- Ability to prepare concise, accurate, and decision-oriented financial presentations and management reports.
- Familiarity with Philippine financial reporting standards, statutory reporting, tax requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with business unit leaders, senior management, regional teams, and shared services.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and business partnering capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business requirements.
- Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining a clear view of overall business performance and strategic implications.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.