Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Batangas City (Hybrid: Regular Onsite Presence + Work-from-Home)

Role Summary

The Finance Manager leads the overall finance function, ensuring statutory compliance, robust internal controls, and financial reporting integrity. Serving as a strategic business partner to the General Manager, this role drives financial performance, cost efficiency, and corporate governance across local operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting, Reporting & Compliance:

  • Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with IFRS, Philippine laws, and corporate GAAP standards.
  • Prepare statutory financial statements, lead external audits, and manage regulatory tax filings (BIR, LGU, BOI, BSP, BOC, MARINA).
  • Execute internal and external financial reporting through ERP systems (MS Dynamics D365 and OneStream).

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

  • Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis for prospective investments and business development.
  • Deliver clear financial narratives highlighting business risks and cost-saving opportunities.

• Financial Operations & Treasury:

  • Oversee daily operations, including vendor, crew, and employee payroll processing.
  • Optimize working capital, manage banking relationships, and oversee collections to minimize bad debt.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cash flow and operational efficiency.

• Leadership & Business Partnering:

  • Provide strategic financial guidance to the General Manager, Board, and executive leadership.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the local finance team.
  • Promote an organizational culture of integrity, compliance, and cost-consciousness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; active CPA or CA certification required.
• Experience: 5–8 years of senior finance experience with direct team management responsibility in an international or matrixed setting.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Philippine tax laws, risk frameworks, and regulatory bodies. Proficiency in MS Dynamics D365, OneStream, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint.
• Industry Focus: Prior finance experience in towage, shipping, maritime, or transportation industries is highly preferred.
• Languages: Full professional fluency in both Tagalog and English.