Plant Finance Manager (CPA)

Viventis Search Asia; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a Finance Plant Manager to oversee all plant finance and accounting activities in Metro Manila. The role drives cost efficiency, profitability, and strategic financial decisions in collaboration with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a CPA license, a bachelor's degree in Accountancy, and 7–10 years of manufacturing finance experience, including cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field.
• CPA license is required.
• 7–10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in plant finance, manufacturing cost accounting, or financial controlling.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analyses.
• Monitor production costs, material and labor expenses, overhead, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze actual performance vs. budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and KPIs.
• Partner with Plant Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement to improve efficiency and financial performance.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and policies.
• Manage capital expenditure planning and monitor investments against budgets.
• Coordinate audits and implement improvements in processes and controls.
• Lead and develop the plant finance and accounting team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA license

Job description

The Finance Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost management, budgetary control, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role works closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency, improve profitability, and support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee plant financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, product costing, and variance analysis.
• Monitor production costs, raw material consumption, labor expenses, manufacturing overhead, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze actual financial performance against budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and key financial performance indicators.
• Partner with Plant Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other departments to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Monitor inventory levels, work-in-process, finished goods, and fixed assets to ensure accurate valuation and proper controls.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and company policies.
• Manage capital expenditure planning and monitor plant investments against approved budgets.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement improvements in financial processes and controls.
• Lead and develop the plant finance and accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• At least 7–10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in plant finance, manufacturing cost accounting, or financial controlling.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management.