Senior Operations Manager - Australian Offshore Operations

Curran Daly & Associates; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Curran Daly & Associates in Makati, Philippines, seeks an experienced Senior Operations Manager to establish and scale its Philippine operations. This leadership role focuses on building a hands-on shared services and finance operations function, with a clear path to a Country Lead position.

The successful candidate will lead initial setup, oversee AP/AR and related finance processes, and partner with Australian leadership to ensure execution aligns with growth plans and service expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shared services and finance operations.
• Startup-building experience to scale operations.
• Experience working with Australian operations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment and development of Philippine operations from setup to expansion.
• Oversee finance operations, starting with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Collaborate with Australian leadership to align Philippine operations with business objectives and growth plans.
• Build, manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Establish processes, workflows and performance standards for scalable service delivery.
• Support business growth and future expansion.

Skills

Shared services

Finance operations

Cross-functional leadership

People management

Education

College Degree

Job description

Senior Operations Manager

Industry: Facilities Management

Location: Makati, Philippines

Work Arrangement: Initially full-time onsite, with potential for hybrid flexibility. Mondays Fridays, AU Shift/Day Shift in PH

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to establish, build, and scale its Philippine operations. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a hands-on professional with a strong background in shared services, finance operations, and cross-functional management.

The successful candidate will lead the initial setup of Philippine operations, oversee core business functions, and build a scalable operating model to support the company's growth. The role offers a clear path to a Country Lead or Country Head position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the establishment and development of Philippine operations, from initial setup to team expansion and operational maturity.
• Oversee finance operations, initially focusing on accounts payable and accounts receivable, while preparing to support additional business functions as the operation grows.
• Work closely with Australian leadership and stakeholders to align Philippine operations with business objectives, service expectations, and growth plans.
• Build, manage, and develop teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and a high-performance culture.
• Establish operational processes, workflows, and performance standards to ensure efficient service delivery and scalability.
• Build a strong operational foundation to support business growth and future expansion.

Requirements:

• College Degree
• Strong operations experience in shared services, finance operations, ideally within the facilities management industry.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing finance operations, particularly accounts payable and accounts receivable, or managing multiple functions, including finance, accounting, and HR.
• Startup-building experience, with the ability to conceptualize, establish, and scale operations from the ground up.
• Experience supporting or managing Australian operations, including direct engagement with Australian stakeholders.