Vice President, Finance Shared Services

A Vice President, Finance Shared Services position has become available at a company known for its flexible working opportunities. The organization is renowned for its commitment to innovation and fosters a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking.

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE SHARED SERVICES

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Makati

Keywords: Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Controlling, Investor Relations, Sustainable Finance, Regulatory Compliance, ESG Standards, Strategic Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Talent Development

An exceptional opportunity awaits for an accomplished finance executive to join a leading financial institution as Vice President, Finance Shared Services. This pivotal role is designed for someone who thrives in shaping enterprise-wide financial stewardship, driving excellence in planning-to-reporting cycles, and ensuring robust compliance with both local and international standards. As the architect of core finance functions—including Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Controlling, Investor Relations, and Sustainable Finance—you will be at the forefront of strategic transformation, embedding sustainability into every facet of reporting and governance. The organisation offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly influence decision-making at the highest levels, including engagement with senior leadership, board committees, regulators, and investors. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, automation, and talent development, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of finance within a respected and forward-thinking company.

• Lead the design and execution of high-impact finance strategies across multiple business segments while championing best-in-class compliance and controls.
• Drive sustainable finance initiatives by aligning financial reporting with ESG frameworks and regulatory requirements, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership teams, board committees, and external stakeholders to deliver insightful analysis and foster trusted relationships.

What You'll Do
As Vice President, Finance Shared Services you will play a central role in orchestrating the full spectrum of finance operations—ranging from strategic planning cycles to regulatory submissions—while fostering a culture of collaboration across all business units. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you guiding teams through complex financial analyses that inform executive decisions; overseeing rigorous compliance measures; managing investor communications; embedding sustainability into every aspect of reporting; and driving operational excellence through automation and data quality initiatives. Success in this position requires not only technical mastery but also an ability to nurture talent pipelines and build trusted partnerships with both internal stakeholders and external entities. You will be instrumental in ensuring that all financial processes are executed seamlessly while upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.

• Oversee all aspects of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including annual budgeting cycles, quarterly forecasts, long-range planning, scenario modelling, and performance insights across the group.
• Establish effective business partnering relationships across various segments to provide comprehensive decision support that enhances value creation and cost optimisation.
• Direct Group Accounting & Taxation activities to ensure accurate statutory close processes while strengthening compliance with internal controls and capital management requirements.
• Develop and maintain policies governing revenue recognition, provisioning, intercompany transactions, and chart of accounts governance to uphold financial integrity.
• Manage investor relations by coordinating disclosures calendars, preparing earnings materials such as MD&A reports and presentations, and maintaining proactive communication with analysts and market participants.
• Embed sustainability into financial planning by aligning reporting standards with ESG frameworks; ensure readiness for sustainability assurance in line with regulatory expectations.
• Supervise end-to-end close calendar governance for all reporting streams including MPR, BSR, IR reporting; lead master data governance initiatives for accuracy in reference data management.
• Implement SOX-like controls frameworks by instituting regular testing cadences, remediation plans, automation enhancements, and continuous process improvements.
• Champion change management efforts by developing high-performing teams through talent development programmes and succession planning for critical finance roles.
• Engage regularly with executive leadership teams (ELT), board committees, regulators such as BSP, rating agencies, and investors to represent the organisation's interests at key forums.

What You Bring
The ideal candidate for Vice President, Finance Shared Services brings a wealth of proven experience from senior finance roles within complex environments—preferably banking or large-scale multinationals—where you have successfully navigated intricate planning cycles and delivered robust financial stewardship. Your background should reflect deep familiarity with both technical accounting principles and contemporary ESG frameworks; you are adept at leveraging technology platforms to drive efficiency while maintaining rigorous control standards. Your interpersonal strengths enable you to foster meaningful connections across diverse stakeholder groups—whether collaborating internally on cross-functional projects or representing the organisation externally at industry forums. A natural mentor who values team growth as much as operational results, you are committed to nurturing talent pipelines that ensure long-term organisational resilience. Above all else, your approach combines analytical rigour with empathetic communication—ensuring that every decision supports both business objectives and broader societal goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field is required; CPA or equivalent certification is mandatory while CFA or MBA qualifications are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 12–15 years' progressive experience in finance leadership roles within banking/financial services or large multinational organisations is essential for success in this position.
• Demonstrated expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial controlling practices including statutory close processes as well as regulatory reporting requirements is crucial.
• Proven track record managing investor relations activities such as disclosure preparation, analyst guidance coordination, consensus tracking and market intelligence gathering is expected.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ESG standards coupled with hands-on experience ensuring compliance with local regulations like Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sustainability requirements is vital.
• Advanced proficiency using ERP/EPM systems along with consolidation tools; experience implementing data governance frameworks is highly valued.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling effective stakeholder management at all organisational levels—from executive leadership teams to board committees—and external partners such as regulators or investors.
• Strong operational mindset focused on achieving excellence throughout close-to-disclose cycles while maintaining pragmatic business judgment rooted in risk awareness.
• Outstanding communication abilities allowing you to translate complex financial information into compelling narratives tailored for executive audiences or investor communities alike.
• Demonstrated capability leading change management initiatives that build high-performing teams while embedding new ways of working across diverse finance functions.

What Sets This Company Apart
This organisation stands out as a leader in the financial sector due to its unwavering commitment to responsible growth underpinned by transparency, inclusivity, and innovation. Employees benefit from a supportive environment where collaboration is encouraged at every level—enabling individuals to share ideas freely while contributing meaningfully to collective success. The company places significant emphasis on professional development through ongoing training opportunities designed to enhance both technical skills and leadership capabilities. Flexible working arrangements are available to promote work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that underscore their dedication to employee wellbeing. By prioritising sustainability initiatives aligned with global ESG standards—and fostering open dialogue between staff members—the organisation ensures that everyone feels valued as part of a larger mission: building a more resilient future for clients, communities, and colleagues alike.

What's Next
If you are ready to take your career in finance leadership to new heights within an inclusive environment that values your expertise—this is your moment

Apply today by clicking on the link provided to begin your journey towards making a meaningful impact.

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