Plant Finance Analyst (Tarlac, Cavite, Laguna & Cebu)

Universal Robina Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Robina Corporation is seeking a Plant Finance Analyst to ensure accurate accounting for manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution activities. The role analyzes TMC, FME, and OPEX across plants and centers, driving cost control and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a BS Accountancy with 3+ years in cost/plant accounting, SAP proficiency, and strong Excel skills, willing to be based in Tarlac, Cavite, San Pedro-Laguna, or Cebu. A CPA is an advantage.

Qualifications

• BS Accountancy degree; CPA is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years in cost/plant accounting roles.
• Experience with SAP Accounting system and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Production Controllers and ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor process orders, RMPM usage, and inventory for accurate closing.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Ensure accuracy of manufacturing costs and SAP records.
• Support month-end closing and deliver cost analyses.
• Assist in budget, standard costing, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
• Lead inventory counts and cost-control initiatives as Finance rep.
• Support audits and drive continuous process improvements.
• Coach Production Controllers and participate in management meetings.

Skills

Cost accounting

Plant accounting

Stakeholder mgmt

LEAN / AGILE

Team player

Education

BS Accountancy

CPA (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Universal Robina Corporation is looking for a Plant Finance Analyst

The Plant Finance Analyst is responsible in ensuring all accounting transactions under the Manufacturing Plants, Warehouse and Distribution Centers are recorded and reported timely and accurate. Analyze the Actual Total Manufacturing cost (TMC), Fixed manufacturing expenses (FME) , and Plant, Warehouse and Distribution Centers Operating Expenses (OPEX).

Locations:

• Tarlac

• Cavite

• San Pedro - Laguna

• San Fernando - Cebu.

What are the Roles and Responsibilities?

• Supervise Production Controllers and ensure compliance with process order and plant finance policies.

• Monitor process orders, RMPM usage, TECO completion, and inventory transactions for accurate and timely plant closing.

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, cost allocations, and other plant finance transactions.

• Ensure accuracy of manufacturing costs, financial reports, cost centers, and SAP financial records.

• Support month-end closing and deliver timely financial analyses on costs, variances, savings, and plant performance.

• Assist in budget preparation, standard costing, forecasting, and KPI/OKR tracking.

• Lead inventory counts, fixed asset verification, and cost control initiatives as the Finance representative.

• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.

• Coach and develop Production Controllers while driving continuous process improvements.

• Participate in management meetings and provide financial support for special projects and operational decisions.
  

What are the Qualifications?

• BS Accountancy graduate, a CPA board passer is an advantage.

• Minimum 3 years experience as Cost Accountant, Plant Accountant, with Plant Manufacturing background

• Knowledgeable in SAP Accounting system

• MS Office knowledge especially in Excel (i.e. Familiarity in using VLOOKUP, PIVOT, SUMIF,etc formulas)

• Requires minimum supervision and a good team player

• Keen in details and an advocate of Continuous Improvement

• Familiarity with LEAN / AGILE ways of working

• Has a very good Stakeholder management and business partnering

• Willing to be based in Tarlac, Cavite, San Pedro - Laguna or San Fernando - Cebu.

NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants.