Lead - Finance Business Partner

Lead - Finance Business Partner

Date: 14 Aug 2025

Location: Pasig City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1604

Company: Orica

About the role

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Finance Business Partner to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be the financial lead for our Discrete Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and SHES functions – driving performance, accountability, and informed decision-making across complex, global operations.

This role is ideal for a senior finance leader with deep expertise in manufacturing accounting and product costing , proven success in partnering with operational leaders, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders across diverse cultures. You will thrive in managing both the depth and breadth of financial activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on financial management.

Given our global footprint, you'll need the flexibility to collaborate across different time zones and occasional shifts, ensuring you're there when critical decisions are being made.

This role will be operating on a hybrid setup in our Ortigas office.

What you will be doing

Financial Operations & Manufacturing Reporting

• Lead financial reporting and analysis for Discrete Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and SHES.
• Oversee accurate product costing, manufacturing variance analysis, and cost center reporting.
• Ensure compliance with group standards, leveraging SAP, SAP HANA, Power BI, and Excel.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with senior leaders to align financial strategies with operational goals.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to influence decision-making at all levels.
• Confidently challenge and support stakeholders, maintaining respectful, constructive dialogue across cultures.

Performance Management & Analysis

• Drive accuracy and insight in budgeting and forecasting.
• Evaluate business cases using financial metrics such as RONA, NPV, and ROI.
• Identify and deliver cost optimization opportunities while managing risks and opportunities.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Enhance manufacturing finance processes using automation and analytics.
• Partner with global teams to improve costing accuracy and operational efficiency.

What you will bring

• 10+ years post-graduate experience in accounting or finance, with extensive exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in manufacturing accounting and product costing within a large, global business.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Business, with a CA, CMA, or CPA designation.
• Advanced skills in SAP, SAP HANA, Power BI, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones and adapt to business needs.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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