Specialist, Corporate Finance, M&A

LaVie; Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

LaVie is seeking a Specialist, Corporate Finance, M&A to lead budgeting and cash flow management. You will collaborate with department heads to create accurate budgets, forecast liquidity, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellence in communication. You will work with finance, marketing, operations, and IT in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with large datasets.
• Language communication skill is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications.
• Proven capability for telling a good business story using data is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's budget, collaborating with department heads.
• Monitor budget adherence, track variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts showing inflows and outflows.
• Monitor weekly and monthly cash flows to ensure liquidity.
• Contribute to long-term planning with cash flow projections and scenario analyses.
• Advise on mid-term financial adjustments due to strategic shifts or challenges.
• Collaborate with finance, marketing, operations, and IT to gather data and implement recommendations.
• Build strong relationships to ensure successful implementation of insights.

Skills

Budgeting

Cash flow analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Brief

The Specialist, Corporate Finance, M&A plays a crucial role in managing the company’s budgeting process and ensuring effective cash flow management. Using the company’s financial data, the Specialist, Corporate Finance, M&A collaborates with different departments to create accurate budgets, track expenditures, and forecast cash flow needs. He/she works to ensure that the organization maintains sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations while also identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's budget, working closely with department heads to gather necessary financial data.
• Monitor adherence to the budget, track variances, and provide actionable insights for corrective actions when necessary.
• Prepare detailed cash flow forecasts, projecting future cash inflows and outflows.
• Monitor weekly and monthly cash flows to ensure the organization has sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Contribute to long-term financial planning by providing cash flow projections and scenario analyses.
• Assist with mid-term financial adjustments, advising on changes in cash flow needs due to strategic shifts or unexpected financial challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, operations, and IT, to gather data, align on objectives, and implement recommendations.
• Foster strong working relationships to ensure the successful implementation of analytical insights.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, or related fields. Experience in Corporate Planning, Corporate technical stakeholders, or Project/Business Development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-specialists.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
• Language communication skill is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications.
• Proven capability for telling a good business story using data is an advantage.