Leadership Associate - Finance & Controlling

Henkel; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Philippines seeks a Leadership Associate in Finance & Controlling to build a strong finance leadership pipeline. Over a 12-month rotation, you will work in two streams, six months each, gaining end-to-end process exposure and contributing to digitalization and automation initiatives.

You will join a dynamic team in Ayala Ave, Makati, in a hybrid setup, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business solutions while developing leadership, analytics, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Finance experience with MBA (completed/in progress) specializing in AI, Digital Transformation, Data Science, or related field.
• Proven track record in digital transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, business partnering, and change management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with end-to-end process understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Order-to-Cash (F-OTC) initiatives within a shared services environment.
• Drive digital upskilling efforts (e.g., Python, Selenium, Excel, Power BI) across the team.
• Gather, analyze, and structure data requirements for automation and reporting solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency.
• Lead or support process improvement and automation projects.
• Contribute to deductions management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver effective business solutions.

Skills

F-OTC

Python

Selenium

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Education

MBA

Tools

Python

Selenium

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Leadership Associate - Finance & Controlling

The Finance & Controlling Leadership Associate role is designed to develop a strong pipeline of future finance leaders through accelerated exposure to both operations and transformation initiatives. Over a 12-month rotation program, the trainee will be assigned to two key workstreams, spending six months in each to gain a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end processes and daily operations. During the program, the trainee is expected to actively contribute to operational delivery while driving digitalization or automation initiatives that enhance team efficiency. Upon successful completion, the trainee will be placed into a permanent role aligned with business needs and individual strengths.

What you´ll do

• Support Finance Order-to-Cash (F-OTC) initiatives within a shared services environment
• Drive digital upskilling efforts (e.g., Python, Selenium, Excel, Power BI) across the team
• Gather, analyze, and structure data requirements for automation and reporting solutions
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency
• Lead or support process improvement and automation projects
• Contribute to deductions management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver effective business solutions

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 5 years of Finance experience, coupled with an MBA (completed or in progress) specializing in AI, Digital Transformation, Data Science, or a related field
• Proven track record in digital transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership, business partnering, and change management capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand end-to-end processes and operations
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across various levels
• High learning agility, adaptability, resilience, and a strong ownership mindset to drive initiatives independently and collaboratively
• Flexible to work day (9:00 AM-6:00 PM) or mid-shift (12:00 PM-9:00 PM) in a hybrid setup based in Ayala Avenue, Makati

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Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 147 years of success. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. The DAX-40 company has its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. Henkel employs about 48,000 people worldwide, around 83 percent of whom work outside of Germany. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international ratings and rankings.