Philippines-Based Finance Controller, Regional Insights Lead

Joinimagine; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food

Health and dental insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

foodpanda is seeking a highly motivated Finance Controller to oversee the Q-Commerce portfolio across APAC, Europe, and Turkey. Based in the Philippines, you will partner with regional stakeholders to ensure accurate Month End Close and provide actionable insights for budgeting and forecasting.

You will develop financial models, drive standardization, and support strategic decisions with robust reporting. Excellent analytical skills, English proficiency, and Big 4 experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5-6 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance roles; Big 4 audit experience preferred.
• Exceptional analytical skills with proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change through proactive stakeholder management and a deep understanding of business dynamics.
• Expert-level knowledge of finance, complex financial modeling, budgeting, and GAAP.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize and explain complex financial issues for stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilient and detail-oriented problem solver who thrives under pressure.
• Passionate about building scalable, automated financial systems and continuously optimizing processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with local and regional stakeholders across APAC, Europe, and Turkey to ensure accurate and timely Month End Close for the Q-Commerce portfolio.
• Develop and maintain tools and financial models to support monthly Month End Close, Forecasts and Annual Budgets.
• Perform detailed variance analysis to explain financial performance and key business drivers.
• Prepare accurate and insightful management reporting decks to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive process optimization and standardization, enhancing reporting efficiency by implementing new accounting processes and guidelines.
• Monitor KPIs and financial metrics to assess performance and financial impact.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Business Insights teams to deliver value-added analysis that drives forecasting and business strategy.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and systems implementation, focusing on continuous automation and streamlining of regional processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

foodpanda is seeking a highly motivated Finance Controller to oversee the Q-Commerce portfolio across APAC, Europe, and Turkey. Based in the Philippines, you will partner with regional stakeholders to ensure accurate Month End Close and provide actionable insights for budgeting and forecasting.

You will develop financial models, drive standardization, and support strategic decisions with robust reporting. Excellent analytical skills, English proficiency, and Big 4 experience are highly valued.