Management Accounting Assistant Manager

SHG SERVICES INC.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SHG SERVICES INC. is seeking a Management Accounting Assistant Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for assigned brands. You will drive improvements in P&L accuracy, OPEX control, and data integrity while supporting Board-level presentations.

The role requires 3–6 years in Finance/FP&A with supervisory experience and strong Excel skills; familiarity with SAP B1 or ERP systems is advantageous. Collaboration with Marketing, Operations, and HR is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or management accounting; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 3–6 years in Finance, Accounting, or FP&A.
• At least 1 year in supervisory or assistant manager role.
• Experience in restaurant, retail, manufacturing, or hospitality is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; strong P&L, costing, forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly P&L by brand and store; analyze margins, OPEX, and variances; provide insights and actions.
• Coordinate and consolidate brand submissions for AOP; review forecast assumptions; support Board presentations.
• Drive automation and standardization of MA reporting; maintain documentation of MA processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

P&L analysis

Analytical and detail-oriented

Communication skills

Financial statement interpretation

Supervisory experience

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Management Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP B1 or similar ERP

Power BI/Power Query

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Management Accounting (MA) Assistant Manager performs the financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis of assigned brand/s. The role ensures that monthly P&L reports, cost simulations, and AOP submissions are accurate, timely, and actionable for management decisions. The Assistant Manager also drives automation, standardization, and process improvements to strengthen data integrity and reporting efficiency across the MA team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review monthly P&L by brand and store; analyze contribution margin, OPEX, and variances vs. AOP, prior year, and latest view; provide clear insights and recommended actions in variance commentaries

• Coordinate and consolidate brand, commissary, and BU submissions for AOP; review forecast assumptions for sales, COGS, and OPEX; support AOP presentation materials for the Board

• Seek improvements in templates and reporting formats for Management Accounting; support automation initiatives in using Power BI, Power Query, or SAP; maintain updated documentation of MA processes and procedures

• Foster collaboration and employee engagement

• Partner with other departments (other Finance Teams, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and HR) for financial reviews and analysis

• Prepare financial reports and presentation materials for management and Board meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Management Accounting (CPA or CMA preferred)

• 3-6 years in Finance, Accounting, or FP&A

• At least 1 year in supervisory or assistant manager role

• Experience in restaurant, retail, manufacturing, or hospitality industry is an advantage

• Advanced Excel proficiency

• Strong understanding of P&L, costing, forecasting, and annual operating planning/budgeting – able to interpret financial statements, create projections, and support budgeting cycles

• Working knowledge of SAP B1 or similar ERP is an advantage

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Analytical and detail-oriented; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in data review and financial analysis

• Proactively finds ways to streamline reporting and enhance analysis quality