Finance Manager - PH
With highly organized skill and positive can-do attitude, the Finance Manager is a trusted experienced support professional performing finance and some operations related tasks. They plan, organize, schedule, and budget in an efficient, and organized manner focusing on key priorities. This role will be one of the key people who will have a direct interaction with key internal stakeholders and brand’s representatives. To be considered for this exciting and dynamic role, you will need experience within general finance processes with excellent communication skills to build relationships with internal teams and external customers. The Finance Manager must be highly adaptable and is keen to learn and improve their own performance with a high level of detail.
Responsibilities:
Manage financial and administration activities to achieve financial goals of the company.
Design, implement, and monitor financial systems and controls.
Manage finance relationships and serve as a mentor to the Finance team.
Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to management team while recommending further courses of action.
Monitor and manage expenditures within allotted budget.
Develop and maintain standard financial and administrative procedures.
Work closely with Country Head and Management Team in the preparation of business plan and operational budget.
Review all invoices and make the relevant payments in a timely manner with coordination with the Finance Associates.
Identify and resolve financial and administrative issues raised by the Finance Associates.
Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
Develop trends and projections.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
Liaise with external auditors and compliance officers.
Supervise the preparation of all monthly and annual finance reports in a timely fashion.
Correspond with various departments in discussing brand plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Experience in accounting firm or in-house finance role, with operational finance experience strongly preferred
Prior experience managing finances for multiple departments or brands
Accountability and adoption of a ‘business-owner’ work mentality
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse people
Meticulous attention to detail and a proven track record of good financial ‘housekeeping’
Initiative to problem-solve quickly and with minimal disruption
Flexibility and the ability to multi-task in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Highly process- and solutions-oriented personality
Interest or experience in start-up companies, and/or entrepreneurship
Savvy in technology, and a keen interest in how technology can transform finance Professional qualification such as CPA or similar will be preferred
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally