Management Accounting Head

Lagunilla & Co.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Claritas in the Philippines invites applications for a Management Accounting Head to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the organization. You will partner with marketing, operations, and store teams to drive performance and ensure robust management reporting.

The role oversees long-term forecasts, AOP processes, and financial analyses, while guiding a multi-store team toward data-driven decisions that optimise profitability and value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Over 10 years in management accounting, FP&A, or business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, reporting and analysis across the organization.
• Lead development of financial and operational business cases.
• Act as strategic finance partner to marketing, operations and other units.
• Oversee Annual Operating Plan preparation and monitoring.

Skills

Business & Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Technology Skills

Leadership & Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA / CMA preferred

Tools

SAP B1

BI & Reporting tools

Job description

About Claritas

Eliminate vendor fragmentation and administrative friction. Claritas delivers integrated finance, tax, legal, and HR execution through a singlepoint of institutional accountability for businesses of the future.

About the Client

A contemporary lifestyle brand dedicated to creating memorable experiences through thoughtfully crafted dishes and exceptional hospitality.

With a vision to become world-class operators, our client continuously develops innovative processes and systems while fostering an environment where every team member can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a Management Accounting Head

The Head of Management Accounting leads the management accounting function, providing strategic financial insights, business partnering, and management reporting across the organization. This role ensures the integrity of forecasts, analyses, and business cases, drives process improvements, and collaborates closely with operational and corporate teams to support data-driven decision-making and optimize financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

A. Core Functions

• Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis
  • o Oversee preparation and review of actual performance reporting, current year forecast, and3–5 year long-term forecasts.
  • o Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis for management, leadership, andboard-level stakeholders.
  • o Interpret variances, trends, and KPIs to provide actionable insights for operational andstrategic decisions.
• Business Case Development
  • o Lead development of financial and operational business cases for:
    • Capital expenditure (Capex)
    • New store openings and closures
    • Rental negotiations
    • Pre-operational planning
    • Sales forecasting
    • Benchmarking (Sales per sqm, PMIX, Contribution Margin)
    • Cost estimates and financial feasibility of initiatives
  • o Evaluate strategic proposals for alignment with company objectives and financial impact.
• Business Partnering
  • o Act as a strategic finance partner to Marketing, R&D, Operations, and other business units.
  • o Support initiatives such as product innovation, marketing promotions (including SRPadjustments), and new product launches.
  • o Ensure effective cost governance and CEP (Cost Efficiency Program) governance within the organization.
  • o Provide financial guidance to optimize operational efficiency and profitability.
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
  • o Lead the preparation, consolidation, and review of the Annual Operating Plan.
  • o Ensure alignment of AOP with strategic objectives, operational goals, and business priorities.
  • o Monitor performance against AOP and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Systems & Reporting Tools
  • o Maintain and enhance management reporting systems, BI tools, and dashboards for accurate and timely decision-making.
  • o Drive automation and process improvements in reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
  • o Ensure data integrity and leverage analytics to support strategic insights.

B. Policies & Procedures

• Establish, maintain, and enforce SOPs for management accounting, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis.

C. People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Management Accounting team, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and performance excellence.
• Conduct training and capability development to strengthen analytical, reporting, and business partnering skills.
• Assign tasks, monitor team workloads, and provide coaching on complex reporting or analysis challenges.
• Promote a culture of proactive analysis, accuracy, and value-driven insights.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

• Forecast Accuracy – Variance between actual results and forecasts (monthly, yearly, long-term).
• Timeliness of Reporting – % of management reports delivered on schedule.
• Business Case Impact – % of approved initiatives with measurable financial or operational outcomes.
• Business Partnering Effectiveness – % of decisions influenced by actionable finance insights.
• AOP Compliance – Alignment of actual performance with Annual Operating Plan and timely corrective actions implemented.
• People Management - Attrition Rate; Training Completion

Job Qualifications

Educational Attainment:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.

Related Work Experience:

• 10+ years in management accounting, financial planning & analysis, or business partnering.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing a multi-level team.
• Experience in the restaurant, retail, or FMCG industry preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP B1 or equivalent) and BI/reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• 1. Business & Financial Acumen - Strong analytical, financial modeling, and strategic thinking skills.
• - Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and business partnering.
• - Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• 2. Analytical Skills - Strong analytical skills and numerical accuracy.
• 3. Technology Skills - Proficient in Excel, ERP systems, and reporting/visualization tools.
• 4. Other Competencies - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to lead teams, manage workload, and enforce discipline.
• Personal Attributes - Integrity, accountability, growth mindset, trustworthy in handling sensitive financial information. - Strong business acumen and commercial awareness. - Proactive, collaborative, and able to influence non-finance stakeholders. - Able to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office-based with frequent collaboration across departments and stores.
• Fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, particularly during month-end, budgeting, and reporting cycles.
• Responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making.