Finance Manager, Philippines

Employment Type: Project, Full Time (up to 4.5 Years)

Title: Finance Manager, Philippines

Location: Manila, Philippines (Open to Philippine Nationals only)

Deadline for submission: October 19, 2025

About us

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life. For more than 30 years now, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International's work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know your Project / Team

Project that aims to improve the health and nutritional well-being of pregnant women and children under five across four provinces in the Philippines and address determinants of stunting in children under five years of age.

The project will strive towards improving the quality of the existing service provision through  service delivery platforms and adopting gender-responsive approaches that address health systems gaps in (i) human resource capacity, (ii) supply chain management of essential nutrition products, (iii) monitoring and accountability processes, (iv) health management information systems and processes including capacity on using data for decision making, (v) program budgetary planning processes along with (vi) approaches towards community behaviour focusing on socio-cultural and gender norms.  

About the role

The Finance Manager will play a strategic and operational role in supporting NI Philippines in achieving its mission by overseeing financial management, budgeting, compliance, procurement, and administrative functions. The role ensures adherence to NI policies, donor requirements, and local legal frameworks through close collaboration with the Regional Finance Office and country-based teams. This position is critical in ensuring the maintaining strong internal controls, financial integrity, compliance to local law and operational efficiency across the organization's activities in the Philippines. In this role you will be responsible to:

· Produce accurate and timely financial information, including reviewing and verification of  financial transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and reports for submission to the Regional Office.

· Ensure all expenditures are recorded on a regular basis in accordance with NI policies and generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with Donor guidelines.

· Supervise the Program Finance Assistant and local service providers for efficient administration of contracts, payment processing, timely report submission, and follow-up actions.

· Conduct regular finance monitoring via field visits and ensure documentation controls during training and related activities.

· Prepare quarterly, semiannually , annually forecasting , financial management report on project spending . Support the program team in doing reforecasting and realignment of the budget as per donor guidelines.

· Manage effective payroll processes for staff and consultants, ensuring accurate calculations, timely payments, compliance with local tax and social security laws, with assistance from local payroll service providers.

· Handle statutory reporting, internal audits, donor/project audits, and preparation of financial statements and supporting documents.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached:: Job Description

About you

You will have a Master's degree in Financial Management , Business Administration or other related field from a recognized university with at least 8 years working experience with an international organization in the field of finance and administration.

You will come with a proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite experience as an advantage).

A prior experience of operating robust financial control and reporting systems with strong forecasting, planning and budget management skills with a good working knowledge of National Financial Reporting Standards and tax laws of Philippines.

Excellent English language skill (read, write and speak) is a prerequisite. Fluency in local language is also required.

What we offer

Nutrition International offers a highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodation due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

How to apply?

Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply please visit:

And click on the Apply button to submit your application.

The closing date for receiving applications is October 19, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary for this position is PHP 1,164,909/- per annum.

We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NI is a non-smoking work environment.