Senior Financial Analyst | Hybrid | Morning Shift

Cloudstaff; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Leave credits

Career advancement

Company PC/Laptop

Job summary

Cloudstaff is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst in the Philippines for a hybrid work setup across Pampanga, Ortigas, Makati, Davao and Cebu. You will turn financial data into actionable insights, build models and reports, and partner with the offshore finance team and Senior Accountants.

The role requires at least 5 years in a commercial/financial/accounting role, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in Xero. Prior Australian business exposure and GST understanding are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce.
• Advanced Excel skills with lookup and pivot functionalities.
• CPA qualification preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency in Xero and ability to explain data insights.

Responsibilities

• Month End / Track Trading performance and related duties.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable entries for accuracy.
• Payroll reconciliations and related deductions responsibilities.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation calculations.
• Analyse sales, margins, costs and profitability; highlight trends and risks.
• Support month-end close with reconciliations and management reports.
• Prepare monthly performance reports with commentary on variances.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

English proficiency

XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CPA qualification preferred

Tools

Xero

Job description

We’re Hiring: Senior Financial Analyst

Looking for a role that fosters collaboration, creativity and career growth in a vibrant office environment? We got you covered! Join our team at Cloudstaff, the #1 workplace everywhere!

Role: Senior Financial Analyst Work Arrangement: Hybrid Location: Philippines - Pampanga/Ortigas/Makati/Davao/Cebu Schedule: Morning Shift

Job Description

We’re looking for an analytical, commercially minded Financial Analyst to join our offshore finance team. You’ll turn financial and operational data into clear insights that help the business make better decisions. You’ll analyse performance, build models and reports, and work closely with the Senior Accountants. This role suits someone who enjoys working with numbers, has advanced Excel skills, and can explain what the data means as well as what it shows.

Key responsibilities

• Month End / Track Trading performance which include following but not limited to the following:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Full accountability with payroll reconciliations and related deductions.

• Maintain fixed asset registers and process depreciation calculations.

• Analyse sales, margins, costs and profitability by product, site, customer or channel, and highlight trends, risks and opportunities.

• Support month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals and management reports.

• Explain drivers / variance analysis

• Prepare monthly performance reports with clear commentary on actual results against budget, forecast and prior periods.

• Investigate variances and explain the key drivers behind them.

• Track gross margin, cost of goods sold, labour cost percentage and operating expenses, and recommend actions where performance is off track.

Reporting and systems

• Develop and automate reports and dashboards in Excel and other reporting tools.

• Extract, clean and reconcile data from Xero and other business systems so that reporting is accurate.

• Improve reporting processes, templates and documentation.

Qualifications and requirements

Essential requirements

• At least 5 Years of experience in a commercial analyst, financial analyst or accounting role.

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce.

• CPA qualification is preferred, but not mandatory.Open to candidates with other relevant certifications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations.

• Advanced Excel skills, including:lookup functions (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), pivot tables and pivot charts, SUMIFS and other conditional formulas,Power Querybuilding structured, easy-to-follow financial models.

• Proficiency in Xero.

Also required

• Experience with Australian businesses, including an understanding of GST, BAS and payroll costs.

• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of what drives profitability.

• Clear written and spoken English, with the ability to present findings to non-finance stakeholders.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong time management, with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

• The ability to work independently and collaborate with a remote team.

Non-negotiable skills and requirements

• At least 5 Years of experience in a commercial analyst, financial analyst or accounting role.

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce.

• Advanced Excel skills, including:lookup functions (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), pivot tables and pivot charts, SUMIFS and other conditional formulas,Power Querybuilding structured, easy-to-follow financial models.

• Proficiency in Xero.

• Experience with Australian businesses, including an understanding of GST, BAS and payroll costs.

• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of what drives profitability.

• Clear written and spoken English, with the ability to present findings to non-finance stakeholders.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong time management, with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

• The ability to work independently and collaborate with a remote team.

Perks & Benefits (Work From Office/Hybrid)

• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment

• Up to 24 leave credits per year

• Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency and sick leaves

• Endless opportunities for career advancement

• Exclusive ATM inside the office for employee's convenience

• Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase

• We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection

• Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays!

• Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms

• Child friendly spaces to cater to the needs of employees with children, enhancing work-life balance

• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues

• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks

• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being

• Become part of the Employee Share Units program

• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.

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