Associate Director, Finance

Overview

Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for driving business performance through insight and collaboration? We’re looking for an Associate Director of Finance to lead our Manila finance team and act as a trusted business partner across our Global Client Delivery (GCD) function.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, delivering high-impact analysis, and enabling informed decision-making across the organisation.

• Lead FP&A activities for the Philippines GCD, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Partner with the Head of Global Client Delivery and cluster leaders to align financial strategies with operational goals.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Drive financial transformation initiatives , improving efficiency and accuracy across processes.
• Manage a large and complex P&L , ensuring financial targets are met and exceeded.
• Oversee month-end close , statutory reporting, and compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Talent Acquisition, HR, PMO, and global clusters.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in FP&A , financial business partnering, and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Deep understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards.
• Experience managing audits, tax filings, payroll, and cash flow in a multinational environment.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for driving innovation and operational excellence.

• Be part of a global organisation with a strong purpose and ambitious growth plans.
• Work alongside senior leaders and contribute directly to strategic decision-making.
• Lead impactful financial initiatives that shape the future of our client delivery operations.
• Enjoy a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking work culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Fully ACCA/ACA Qualified.
• Background experience
• 15+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance

• Highly Experienced in Philippines accounting standards (knowledge of IFRS is a plus), Applicable Legislations and Regulations
• Computer / program knowledge
• Advanced level of capability of the MS Office suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI (preferably)
• Languages
• Fluency in English

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.