Finance Manager – Financial Planning

Role Overview

Financial and Treasury Management
• Oversee treasury and cash management operations, including cash positioning, bank account structures, and treasury controls.
• Manage daily and long-term cash flow planning to ensure sufficient liquidity for business operations.
• Monitor the company’s liquidity position and recommend appropriate actions regarding working capital and funding requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate financial risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate, and liquidity risks.
• Supervise payment processes, treasury systems, and the proper management of surplus funds.

Financial Reporting and Integrity
• Ensure the accurate recording and monitoring of financial and treasury transactions, including cash movements, intercompany transfers, and financing activities.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams to reconcile cash movements with the general ledger.
• Oversee finance-related month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure financial reports and treasury records are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation and effective financial controls are in place.

Financial Planning and Strategic Management
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support business growth, financial stability, and operational needs.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations concerning capital structure, working capital, liquidity, budgeting, and funding requirements.
• Monitor financial markets, industry trends, and external factors that may affect the company’s financial position.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, reporting, and overall operational efficiency.

Compliance and Internal Controls
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls for financial and treasury operations.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, banking covenants, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Review financial processes to identify potential risks, discrepancies, and gaps in internal controls.
• Promote continuous improvement in finance and treasury processes, systems, tools, and reporting accuracy.

Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management
• Lead and guide the Finance team in achieving operational and financial objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Encourage effective coordination and knowledge sharing among Finance, Accounting, and Treasury functions.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and business partners.
• Perform other finance-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in Finance, Treasury, Accounting, or related financial management functions, with substantial experience in cash flow and liquidity management, financial analysis, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Strong knowledge of treasury operations, financial management, and accounting principles.
• Experience managing banking relationships and familiarity with banking covenants.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to monitor business developments, financial markets, and economic factors that may affect the company.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective coordination and collaboration skills, with the ability to work efficiently across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting, financial management, and presentation software.
• Willingness to be based in Cebu City, with flexibility to travel to Manila for business meetings and official engagements.

Perks & Benefits
• HMO upon regularization
• Government-mandated benefits
• Additional leave credits

Work Schedule/Setup: On-site, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: Kasambagan, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines