Finance Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title : Business Analyst (BA)
Department : Finance
Reports to : Business Manager (PH Finance AFF lead)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Supports Finance AFF lead, Affiliate Brands to achieve key goals in sales, cost of goods, operating expenses, NOP, balance sheet items financial discipline and inventory management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning, analysis & reporting:

• Participate & support in the annual budget and monthly estimates process for assigned brands
  
• Review and perform productivity, COGS, category mix, A&P analysis, and other key performance metrics to maximize affiliate brands’ performance.
  
• Collaborate with regional demand planning teams and affiliates to validate net sales and forecast reconciliations.
  
• Good knowledge of the business environment and able to provide an independent evaluation of brands financial forecast, and assessment of financial risk or opportunities.
  

Month-end closing, latest estimates, budget activities & Others:

• Review and ensure month end activities (mainly accruals) for brands are managed
  
• Monitor month-end closing activities
  
• Prepare NS estimate landing
  
• Prepare Month-end Reporting to PH Affiliate and Region
  
• Work closely with Cluster Shared Service team/GenPact/local accounting firm on any accounting related matters, if needed
  
• As assigned/required by business

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree holder in Finance/Accountancy or professional qualifications (preferred) (ACCA/CIMA/CMA).
  
• 3-5 years of relevant experience with background in FP&A.
  
• Hands-on experience in SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal skills.
  
• Able to work independently and respond well in a dynamic business environment.
  

With a credible track record of 25 years in the business, providing service and support to different industries such as in the AVIATION, LOGISTICS, TELECOMMUNICATION, RETAIL, MARKETING, ADMINISTRATIVE, BANKING AND FINANCE, PHARMACEUTICAL, FOOD & HOSPITALITY, HEALTHCARE, GENERAL & MAINTENANCE as well as in MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION, IT and TEACHING Industry. It is also worth mentioning that we have offices nationwide: GMA & Rosario Cavite, Sta. Rosa Laguna, Batangas and Naga (South Luzon), Pampanga, Clark, Subic, and Pangasinan (North Luzon), Cebu, Bacolod and Iloilo (Visayas) and Davao, Cagayan de Oro and General Santos City (Mindanao).