Head of Finance

Michael Page Philippines; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment (Philippines) Inc. is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the country finance function with full P&L ownership and strategic oversight. You will partner with regional and global leaders to drive growth and transformation.

The successful candidate will oversee FP&A, accounting, controls, and statutory compliance, influence senior stakeholders, and guide budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting across a multinational operation.

Qualifications

• CPA with 13+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Strong background in FP&A, accounting, controls, and statutory compliance.
• Proven business partner with experience driving transformation initiatives.
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance activities to provide accurate and timely financial information for business decisions.
• Oversee financial planning and reporting processes within the Accounting & Finance department.
• Review financial results and highlight key trends for relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain clear finance records and reporting standards across assigned activities.
• Coordinate finance priorities to support consistent delivery of business plans.
• Provide financial insight that helps teams understand business performance.
• Monitor finance processes and identify practical ways to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with relevant teams to align financial information with operational needs.

Skills

FP&A

Accounting

Controls

Statutory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA

Advanced degree (preferable)

Job description

• Lead the country finance function with full P&L and strategic ownership.
• Partner regional and global leaders to drive growth and transformation

About Our Client

The organisation is a leading provider of health and safety essential solutions across industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial markets.

Job Description

The Head of Finance will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead finance activities to provide accurate and timely financial information for business decisions.
• Oversee financial planning and reporting processes within the Accounting & Finance department.
• Review financial results and highlight key trends for relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain clear finance records and reporting standards across assigned activities.
• Coordinate finance priorities to support consistent delivery of business plans.
• Provide financial insight that helps teams understand business performance.
• Monitor finance processes and identify practical ways to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with relevant teams to align financial information with operational needs.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate for the Head of Finance will have the following:

• CPA with 13+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership exposure.
• Strong background in FP&A, accounting, controls, and statutory compliance.
• Proven business partner with experience driving transformation initiatives.
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and lead high-performing teams.
• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.
• Demonstrated capability in leading cross-functional teams and complex operations.
• Commercially minded finance leader who balances strategy with execution.
• Track record of improving processes, controls, and business performance.
• Comfortable operating in a multinational, matrixed environment.
• Advanced degree and experience partnering with regional leadership are advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead the end-to-end finance function for a global business.
• Strategic exposure to regional and global leadership teams.
• Broad remit across finance, commercial support, and business operations.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• High-visibility leadership role with direct impact on business performance.
• Ownership of accounting, treasury, customer service, and credit functions.
• Opportunity to partner closely with regional stakeholders on key initiatives.
• Platform to drive transformation, process excellence, and growth strategies.
• Diverse exposure across healthcare, industrial, and distribution sectors.
• Clear career progression within a stable, globally recognized organization.