Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring the team's workload, effectively assigning and distributing tasks according to individual responsibilities, and providing overall management and leadership of the team.
• Review and finalize forecasts, assist in the preparation of annual budgets, and provide financial reports and analyses as required by management and stakeholders.
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate financial data, insights, and recommendations to management and stakeholders on a timely basis to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor and control actual financial performance against budget, ensuring revenue and costs are supported by appropriate documentation and aligned with approved budgets.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by the Global Shared Services team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet review reports and submit them to relevant stakeholders within established timelines.
• Review Profit & Loss (P&L) analysis and provide commentary on financial performance, key variances, and business trends.
• Oversee and monitor statistical accounts and financial reporting requirements.
• Support and contribute to the development of the company's business plans and financial strategies.
• Lead and coordinate the completion of audited financial statements for assigned entities, including entities outside the Philippines where applicable.
• Manage corporate finance activities and ensure compliance with Group reporting and tax reporting requirements.
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow management, cash forecasting, banking relationships, and bank mandate administration for local Philippines entities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, group accounting policies, statutory requirements, regulatory agencies, and banking requirements.
• Manage local statutory reporting and filing requirements, including tax compliance and submissions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, regulatory bodies, and banking institutions as required.
• Ensure policies, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement new policies, guidelines, processes, and controls to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen governance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across controllership, reporting, treasury, and compliance processes.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned by immediate superiors to support team objectives and company goals.

Key Performance Indicators

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Monthly financial close completed within agreed timeline (e.g., 100% on-time submission).
• Accuracy of financial reports with minimal post-close adjustments.
• Timely submission of management reports, balance sheet reports, and forecast packages to stakeholders.
• Percentage of financial reports submitted by deadline (Target: 100%).

Balance Sheet Governance

• Completion of monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations (100% completion rate).
• Number of aged/unreconciled balance sheet items outstanding beyond agreed threshold.
• Timely resolution of balance sheet exceptions and audit findings.
• Reduction in balance sheet reconciling items year-over-year.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Analysis

• Forecast accuracy against actual results.
• Timely completion of annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Variance analysis reports delivered within agreed timelines.
• Actual versus budget variance maintained within acceptable thresholds with supporting documentation.
• Ensure 7% ROC (Return-on-Cost) year on year results or what is allowable based on transfer pricing benchmark. (Entity: ECCL-ROHQ)

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Accuracy of cash flow forecasts.
• Adequate liquidity maintained with no operational cash shortages.
• Timely processing and maintenance of bank mandates and signatory updates.
• Optimization of working capital and cash utilization.
• Compliance with banking requirements and covenant obligations.

Statutory Reporting, Tax & Audit Compliance

• On-time submission of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings (100% compliance).
• On-time filing of corporate tax and other tax reporting requirements.
• Number of audit adjustments identified during external audits.
• Successful completion of annual statutory and group audits with minimal findings.
• No penalties, fines, or non-compliance issues from regulatory authorities.

• Internal Controls & Governance
• Compliance with Group Accounting Policies and Internal Control requirements.
• Number of control deficiencies identified and resolved.
• Timely review and update of finance policies, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Successful implementation of process improvements and governance initiatives.
• Ensure high-level of confidentiality is always maintained.

Team Management & Service Delivery

• Achievement of team service level agreements (SLAs).
• Team productivity and workload distribution effectiveness.
• Employee engagement and retention within the team.
• Completion of performance reviews and development plans.
• Cross-training coverage and succession readiness within the team.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Satisfaction

• Management and stakeholder satisfaction ratings.
• Quality and timeliness of recommendations provided for decision-making.
• Support provided for business planning, strategic initiatives, and ad-hoc projects.
• Responsiveness to stakeholder requests and issue resolution.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Management Accounting. Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Management Accounting. CPA licensure is a plus.
• 10 years’ experience in related field.
• Knowledgeable in using computerize accounting system, SAP S4 is a plus and MS Office.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of complex data into actionable information.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
• Excellent business judgment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good analytical skills and able to interpret financial data
• Will be able to create, update and implement guidelines and policies as necessary.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Clear communication skills with team, clients, and stakeholders with an eye for details.
• People and time management skills.
• Ability to have work/life balance.
• High degree of personal organization with the ability to prioritize.
• Adheres to high standard and quality of working.

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