Senior Finance Analyst (FP&A)

John Clements Consultants, Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

John Clements Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst (FP&A) to support forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis across units. You will prepare management reports, dashboards, and executive materials, and contribute to standardization and automation of FP&A processes.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong Excel skills are essential for success. The role emphasizes profitability analysis, long-range planning, and actionable insights for leaders, supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of experience in Finance, FP&A or related analytical role.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting, annual budget and long-range planning for assigned business areas.
• Prepare planning templates, schedules, supporting analyses, and executive materials.
• Coordinate financial system updates, consolidations and planning submissions.
• Prepare recurring management reports, KPI dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Consolidate results, perform variance analysis, and summarize financial performance for reviews.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support business initiatives and decisions.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams, Accounting and stakeholders to improve reporting and automation.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Power Query

VBA

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Finance Analyst (FP&A) supports Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities across assigned business units and functions. This role provides financial analysis, planning support, management reporting, financial consolidations, and decision-support insights that help business and finance leaders make informed decisions and focus on strategic priorities.

The position partners closely with FP&A teams, Finance Business Partners, Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to support forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range planning, month-end reporting, financial performance analysis, and executive reporting. The role also contributes to standardized reporting processes, recurring financial analysis, planning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Forecasting Support

• Support forecasting, annual budget, and long-range planning processes for assigned business areas.

• Prepare planning templates, financial schedules, supporting analyses, and executive review materials.

• Coordinate financial system updates, consolidations, and planning submissions.

• Monitor planning timelines and support key planning deliverables.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare recurring management reports, executive presentations, KPI dashboards, performance scorecards, and other financial reporting deliverables.

• Consolidate financial results and perform variance analysis against forecast, budget, prior-year performance, and strategic objectives.

• Identify trends and provide analytical support during monthly business reviews.

• Support reporting related to productivity initiatives, cost savings programs, commercial performance, capital investments, inventory, and working capital metrics.

• Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, standardized, and delivered within established timelines.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Conduct profitability, revenue, margin, and financial performance analyses.

• Develop financial models and analyses to support business initiatives, investment decisions, and ad hoc leadership requests.

• Prepare executive-level materials summarizing financial performance, business drivers, risks, and opportunities.

• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as required.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with FP&A teams, Finance Business Partners, Accounting, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial support.

• Provide timely analytical support in response to business and leadership requests.

• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting quality, improve process efficiency, and drive standardization and automation across FP&A activities.

Experience & Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• 4-6 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or a related analytical role in a manufacturing or any relevant field.

• Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights.

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multinational or complex business environment.

• Familiarity with manufacturing or operational finance concepts, including profit and loss analysis, margins, and cost performance.

• Experience with ERP, financial planning, and consolidation systems.

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization and reporting tools.

• Knowledge of Power Query, VBA, or process automation tools.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on standardization, efficiency, and automation.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with geographically dispersed teams.

Job Details

• Work Set-Up: Hybrid (3x Onsite, 2x WFH)

• Location: Ayala Avenue, Makati

• Shift: Mid-Shift (2 PM - 11 PM), possible night shift on month end