Analyst, Plant Finance

Plant Finance Analyst Universal Robina Corporation (URC) invites you to apply for the Plant Finance Analyst role. This position is responsible for ensuring all accounting transactions under the Manufacturing Plants, Warehouse and Distribution Centers are recorded and reported in a timely and accurate manner. Responsibilities Supervises the Production Controllers to support the Plant Finance activities closing, managing RMPM usages, on time and accurate Technically Complete (TECO) process orders. Monitors status of process orders daily and toward month‑end closing. Adheres to the Process Order Management Policy. Ensures that posting dates of transactions (SAP movement types 101, 102, 261, 262, 311, 312) are recorded in the same closing period. Ensures that manual adjustments (journal vouchers) are eliminated or minimized. Tracks, reports and analyzes reasons for non‑compliance of Plant Controllers on daily control of process orders. Tracks and monitors inventory count at production floor and logistics. Creates journal entries for direct labor, variable overhead (DLVOH) accruals and adjustments. Monitors and validates the automated TMC / lean manufacturing Roger’s dashboard with generated manual and SAP reports. Evaluates and maintains the accuracy of the financial entries and cost centers reflected under manufacturing plants, warehouse and distribution centers. Ensures accurate and on‑time plant closing activities are completed on Work Day 1. Provides timely analysis on manufacturing cost, variance, savings, FME results to the plant leadership team. Ensures timely submission and accuracy of various reporting requirements needed by the Plant Finance Manager (PFM), Finance Director and other ISC stakeholders. Works with the PFMs to ensure the accuracy of the annual standard costs for raw material, packaging material (RMPM), DL, VOH, FME budget submitted to management and uploaded in SAP. Supports the PFMs in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the accounting system (SAP ECC or S4 Hana) and other reporting dashboards relevant to the manufacturing plants, warehouse and distribution centers. Provides proactive support to the PFMs in the attainment of the KPIs and OKRs. Supports the PFM and is present in the plant ManCom meetings such as daily stand‑up meetings. Provides training and evaluates the performance of the production controllers with timely improvement feedback. Actively participates in cost control procedures, spare parts control, inventory cycle of the manufacturing plants, warehouse and distribution centers. Acts as finance representative in the RMPM FG SPS inventory cycle account of the manufacturing plants, warehouse and distribution centers. Acts as finance representative in the annual fixed asset count of the manufacturing plants, warehouse and distribution centers. Supports the PFMs in resolving internal audit issues related to plant finance. Supports the PFMs in external audit requirements. Prepares all required financial accounting reports and maintains all accounting files in accordance with local and statutory requirements and company policies. Provides clear communication and updates on financial guidelines and policies related to the plant. Supports any agile or special projects of commercial finance, plant finance and other manufacturing departments that need finance validation. Qualifications BS Accountancy graduate; a CPA board passer is an advantage. Minimum 3 years experience as Cost Accountant, Plant Accountant, with plant manufacturing background. Knowledgeable in SAP accounting system. MS Office knowledge especially in Excel (familiarity in using VLOOKUP, PIVOT, SUMIF, etc. formulas). Requires minimum supervision and is a good team player. Keen on details and an advocate of continuous improvement. Familiarity with lean/Agile ways of working. Has very good stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Willing to be based in San Pedro, Laguna. Apply with us today and join us in delighting our employees, customers, consumers, and communities with good food choices NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. Experience Range: 3 – 5 years. Job posted on: . #J-18808-Ljbffr