Finance Specialist

Alabang , Philippines, Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (Manila)

Finance Specialist (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Financial Planning & Analysis
Summary:
The role will be responsible for the gathering, validation and consolidation of budget assumptions for the assigned LOB's during Annual Budget Planning, update and review of the working templates and presentation or deployment decks, monthly or quarterly adjustment of budget forecasts, monthly review of actual expenses versus budget and variance analysis with assigned LOB's, act as an LOB business partner by providing guidance and assistance related to budget or Finance queries, prepare management reports, assist in the cost simulations for BAU and site projects and budget & expense validations and other ad hoc activities as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare and consolidate working templates for the projection of budget for the assigned LOB's on a quarterly (or as needed) and on an annual basis. This includes the following:
• Gathering, review and validation of the budget assumptions to ensure relevance and appropriateness of data used
• Consolidation of budget requests for assigned LOB's and expenses
• Regular check-in with LOB's to gather and review budget assumptions closing
• Preparation of decks for OL and AB proposal reviews
• Deployment of approved OL and AB (hardcopy with sign-off)
• Act as LOB partner to ensure the appropriate utilization of their budget, which includes conducting regular cadence to discuss actual budget utilization and variance, recommend or provide guidance in managing their budget, etc.
• Prepare management reports such as but not limited to Profit and loss statements during monthend closing, weekly P&L projection to assist in the yearend closing, MBR & QBR slides related to budget and other ad hoc reports
• Simulate cost-saving initiatives, projects or new investments, etc.
• Assist in the review and update of the standard and procedure for Budget & Reporting
• May be assigned or rotated within the budget team or Finance team
• Identify and drive process improvements as needed
• All other job-related duties that may be assigned

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CMA preferred

Professional Experience:

• Must have 2-3 years budget-related experience
• Preferably with 1-year audit experience and 1-year in supervisory role
• Preferably has working experience in a multinational company, shared service, BPO or Call center setting

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of standard accounting policies and procedures
• Knowledge in PeopleSoft or any Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Software/applications (SAP, Oracle) is an advantage
• Very strong in analytical and problem-solving skills
• Very keen to details and works with high level of accuracy
• Has advance skill in using MS Excel and proficient in using PowerPoint
• Can identify opportunity areas and drive process improvements
• Demonstrates strong learning agility and ownership for personal development
• Demonstrates strong ownership and excellent in follow thru
• Collaborates well within and across different functions
• Flexible, resilient, adaptable to changes and willing to extend reporting hours especially during budget season, monthend closing and quarterly forecasting
• Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations with the organizational parameters
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple tasks assignments

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