Senior Manager/Assistant General Manager – Finance – Manufacturing Business Spectrum Talent Management

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks an experienced Head of Finance to lead end-to-end financial operations for our manufacturing arm. This senior role partners with executive leadership to drive financial governance, cash flow optimization, and operational efficiency.

You will oversee accounting, taxation, treasury, budgeting, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with Ind AS and statutory frameworks while mentoring a multi-disciplinary finance team.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with manufacturing exposure is essential.
• ERP system experience (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or MS Dynamics) is required.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, GST, Direct Tax, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and reporting.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow forecasting, and banking relationships.
• Ensure GST, TDS, payroll tax compliance and tax filings.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, Capex evaluations, and internal controls.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial governance

Executive collaboration

MS Excel

Power BI

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

ICWA/CMA/CS advantageous

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead end-to-end financial operations, regulatory compliance, and treasury management for our manufacturing business. This role reports to executive leadership and acts as a key business partner responsible for driving financial governance, operational efficiency, and cash flow optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• – Lead and streamline month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial closing processes.
• – Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements in strict compliance with Ind AS and statutory frameworks.
• – Design, compile, and present monthly MIS, budget vs. actual variance reports, and executive dashboards for leadership and Board meetings.

Treasury & Working Capital Management:

• – Manage daily liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and fund positioning to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and procurement operations.
• – Oversee banking relationships, working capital limits, term loan covenants, Letter of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantee (BG), and Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR).
• – Optimize working capital cycles across inventory, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).

Taxation, Compliance & Governance:

• – Supervise operational controls across AP, AR, GST, TDS, advance tax, and payroll compliances.
• – Direct the timely filing of direct/indirect tax returns, annual returns, and tax assessments.
• – Manage and close Statutory, Internal, Tax, and Cost Audits with zero non-compliance.

Planning, Budgeting & Controls:

• – Lead annual budgeting exercises, mid-term forecasting, and Capex evaluation for plant operations.
• – Establish robust internal financial controls (IFC), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and cost-control initiatives across plant sites.

Candidate Profile:

• – Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA). Additional qualifications (ICWA/CMA/CS) are an advantage.
• – Experience: Significant exposure to the manufacturing sector (plant accounting, inventory controls, supply chain finance).
• – Technical Acumen: In-depth working knowledge of Ind AS, GST, Direct Tax regulations, Cost Audit mechanisms, and banking instruments (LC/BG/Term Loans).
• – Systems: Hands-on experience with Tier-1 ERPs (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced MS Excel/Power BI.
• – Leadership: Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary finance teams and interfacing directly with executive boards and external auditors.