Finance Officer

Description

The Financial Planning and Analysis Officer is responsible for supporting the organization's financial health through budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting. This role works closely with business units and finance leadership to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, cost optimization, and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reports and Analysis: Prepares financial analyses per business unit regarding their Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. Analyzes trends, risks, and opportunities as to seasonality, identifies gaps to the business unit's advantage, and reports on overall financial health with key metrics and recommendations.
• Financial Modeling and Forecasting/Projections: Prepares financial models for forecasting and projections, coordinating closely with department heads on their assumptions. Validates and checks department projections against historical statements to ensure alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Budgeting Plan & Management: Collaborates with departments to prepare the Annual Budgeting Plan. Continuously reviews and adjusts budgets to fit business unit OPEX and CAPEX targets, observes the 6-month budget completion cycle, and ensures strict policy implementation.
• Variance Analysis: Compares previous vs. current month Income Statements to check for errors or inconsistencies. Compares forecast vs. actual performance to confirm seasonality and trends, and evaluates budget vs. actual variances to create expenditure accountability across departments.
• Reviewing of PCA, IRR & Cost Estimates: Reviews Project Cost Analysis (PCA) of each business unit to validate profitability margins. Reviews the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) to check formula accuracy against company targets, and reviews cost estimates to confirm alignment with approved PCA structures.
• Ad Hoc Financial Analyses: Creates sound, data-driven ad hoc reports requested by business units to assist in decision-making for planned ventures.
• Corporate Compliance & Standards: Maindays full alignment with corporate Skills Development Accountability, the Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, QMS Quality Management, Workplace Safety protocols, and Data Privacy laws.

Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills. Advanced knowledge of accounting standards (PFRS & GAAP) and core proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Strong critical thinking, knowledge of accounting systems/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau), and strong data storytelling and dashboarding capabilities.
• Behavioral Competencies: Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management. Strong management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related financial field. Minimum of 1 to 2 years of solid experience in an FP&A, Corporate Finance, or related financial analyst role. Having a CPA, CMA, or MBA is considered a significant advantage.

Benefits

• HMO and Group Life Insurance
• Anytime Fitness Membership
• 12 days Vacation Leave and 12 days Sick Leave
• Unused leave credits convertible to cash
• Birthday Allowance and Newlywed Benefits
• Bereavement Leave with Financial Assistance
• Professional Trainings and Ambassador Awards recognition
• Quarterly Company Events