Finance Manager (Plant Finance)

CLIENT PROFILE: A global leader in innovative, science-driven food ingredients, delivering healthier and more sustainable solutions to the food industry worldwide.

Work Setup: Onsite daily (Mon-Fri)

Work Location: Polomolok, South Cotabato

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Finance Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, cost management, reporting, and financial governance for a manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on finance business partnering role that works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other business functions. The successful candidate will translate financial and operational data into insights that support cost efficiency, business performance, and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for manufacturing operations.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management to support business and operational decisions.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, budget performance, and key cost drivers.
• Analyze financial and operational variances and identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established financial policies and controls.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to improve financial and operational performance.
• Support inventory cost management and review the accuracy of manufacturing-related financial data.
• Review and analyze manufacturing master data, including materials, Bill of Materials (BOM), and routing, where applicable.
• Support capital expenditure and other business initiatives through financial analysis.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, performance reviews, and ad hoc analyses for management.
• Identify financial risks and support appropriate controls and governance.
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting, and business performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA is strongly preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, FP&A, or financial business partnering.
• Experience in a supervisory, team lead, or managerial capacity.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and cost management.
• Good understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and inventory costing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to accuracy, confidentiality, governance, and financial integrity.