Senior Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

Vena Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group is looking for a Senior Associate, FP&A in Makati, Philippines. This position is pivotal for forecasting, budgeting, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. The candidate will prepare detailed management reports, collaborate with various departments, and support operational improvements within the financial framework.

Successful candidates should demonstrate strong technical financial skills, analytical abilities, and effective communication to guide non-financial teams and enhance resource allocation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability to review and analyze financial results.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior leadership.
• Proficient in financial forecasting and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly and annual management reports.
• Develop and lead the budgeting process for financial alignment.
• Monitor actual versus budget results for actionable insights.
• Collaborate with teams to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Job description

A Senior Associate, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) is responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and supporting strategic decision-making. The role combines technical financial skills with business partnership, requiring strong analytical ability and communication with senior leadership.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare accurate monthly and annual management reports for the Philippines and Regional Head Office.
• Ensure to prepare the necessary requirements for compliance reports (DOE, BOI).
• Collaborate with internal audit to ensure compliance.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts for income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Lead or support the budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Assist in planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the country.

Analysis & Insights

• Monitor, review and analyze actual vs. budget results through monthly Financials, providing observations and recommendations.
• Identify drivers of variances and deliver actionable insights to management.
• Perform vendor analysis to maximize contractual arrangements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with accounting, tax, and operations teams to understand performance drivers.

Business Partnering

• Work with department heads to improve efficiency and resource allocation.
• Provide financial guidance to non-finance teams to support operational decisions.
• Support operational improvement and project development initiatives.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the rollout of new software systems.
• Prepare spend-to-date and compliance tracking reports.
• Prepare construction monitoring report.
• Prepare JV Partner's report and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.