IT Finance Manager

EastWest Bank; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is seeking an IT Finance Manager in Makati to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for technology initiatives. Hybrid work arrangement supports collaboration with CIO/CTO and IT leaders to optimize ROI and control costs.

You will monitor IT expenditures, manage licenses/assets, and build models to guide decisions, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field; MBA/CPA assets preferred.
• Solid IT finance, investment planning and corporate FP&A background in tech environments.
• Deep understanding of IT operations, lifecycle cost management and cloud financial tools.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analytics; strong Excel and budgeting tool skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement; familiarity with ITIL and CapEx/OpEx strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for technology operations.
• Collaborate with CIO/CTO and IT leaders to evaluate investments and ROI.
• Monitor IT expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee reporting of software licenses, hardware assets, and cloud service costs.
• Build financial models to guide tech decisions and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal audit adherence.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Budgeting platforms

Stakeholder engagement

ITIL familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or CPA (asset)

Tools

Excel

Budgeting platforms

Cloud financial tools

Job description

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Information Technology team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati City with the role of IT Finance Manager.

In this role, you will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization for the organization's technology initiativesensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to internal controls.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Drive IT budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across technology operations
• Collaborate with CIO/CTO and IT leaders to evaluate investments and optimize ROI
• Monitor IT expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve financial efficiency
• Oversee reporting of software licenses, hardware assets, and cloud service costs
• Build financial models to guide key tech decisions and vendor negotiations
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to internal audit standards

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Advanced credentials such as MBA or CPA are highly preferred and considered an asset.
• Solid background in IT finance, investment planning, and corporate FP&A within tech-driven environments
• Deep understanding of IT operations, infrastructure, lifecycle cost management, and cloud financial tools
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analytics, with strong command of Excel and budgeting platforms
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and familiarity with ITIL, CapEx/OpEx strategies

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth