Head of Finance

The Vanguard Academy; Makati; On-site; PHP 893,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary range: PHP 80,000 - 90

HMO

Leadership allowance

Paid leaves

Job summary

The Vanguard Academy in Makati invites a seasoned Finance Leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning for the school. You will guide resource allocation to support academic and extracurricular programs and ensure transparent, compliant financial practices.

Ideal candidates have a CPA/CFA or equivalent, 5+ years in finance with 3+ in leadership, and strong analytical skills to drive sustainable growth and financial literacy across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certifications: CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification highly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role (education sector preferred).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make strategic decisions based on financial data to ensure the school’s financial health.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure transparency, efficiency, and informed decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance data to assess department effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure financial strategies align with the school’s mission and collaborate with leadership to support programs.
• Assess and optimize financial processes (AP/AR/reporting) for efficiency and compliance.
• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them for stability.
• Assess and improve training programs for finance staff to ensure ongoing development.
• Salary and benefits include starting range, HMO, leadership allowance, and paid leaves.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Strategic decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).




• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.




• At least 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role (preferably in a corporate or educational field).




• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.




• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.




• Ability to make strategic decisions based on financial data, ensuring the financial health of the school.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Reporting

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure transparency, efficiency, and informed decision-making.




• Analyze financial performance data to assess the department’s effectiveness in meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy while identifying key areas for improvement.

Financial Strategy and Alignment with School’s Mission

• Ensure that financial strategies align with the school’s mission, vision, and goals, supporting the growth of both academic and extracurricular programs.




• Collaborate with school leadership and staff to develop and implement financial programs that enhance operational efficiency.




• Ensure fair and accessible financial resources across departments by creating sustainable financial practices that support long-term growth while fostering a culture of financial literacy and responsibility.

Process Optimization and Efficiency

• Assess financial processes such as accounts payable, receivable, and reporting, identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and compliance.




• Evaluate financial systems and tools, identifying opportunities for upgrades or automation to improve integration and utilization.




• Review the finance department's structure and roles to optimize alignment with the school’s objectives and eliminate inefficiencies.

Risk Management

• Identify financial risks, evaluate their potential impact, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks to ensure financial stability.

Training and Development

• Assess and improve the current training program for finance staff to ensure continuous development in compliance, performance, and technical skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary Range: Php 80,000 - Php 90,000




• HMO




• Leadership Allowance




• Paid Leaves

Contact Details

• Email: ••••@vanguard.edu.ph




• Contact Number: 08••••••019