Finance Operations Manager

About the Role:

Location: Ermita, Manila

Role Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Finance Director

Job Summary:

We are looking for a results-driven
Finance Operations Manager
to join FELCO's growing team. In this role, you will oversee core finance functions, ensuring operational excellence while supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

You'll lead our
financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
processes, driving the annual budgeting cycle and partnering closely with department heads to deliver accurate forecasts and scenario plans. Your insights will guide the leadership team through clear, data-backed financial analysis, highlighting trends, risks, and growth opportunities. You'll also monitor KPIs and provide meaningful performance reports that inform strategic decisions.

Your role will be critical in managing
Accounts Payable, banking, and reconciliations
. You'll ensure timely vendor payments, accurate bank reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. You'll also oversee a smooth month-end and year-end close for AP and accruals, reinforcing financial integrity across the board.

In the area of
collections management
, you'll drive initiatives to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding receivables. This includes monitoring aging reports, resolving billing issues, and working cross-functionally with sales and customer service teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and timely collections.

You'll also take ownership of
tax compliance
, ensuring all filings are submitted accurately and on time. By maintaining strong internal controls and staying current with changes in tax laws, you'll help minimize risk and keep the company audit-ready.

To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:

• a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant
• 10 years of progressive experience in finance operations, with at least eight years in a leadership capacity managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with business leaders
• Strong operational discipline with a track record of driving process improvements and efficiency in financial workflows.
• Deep financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly presenting financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Solid knowledge of local and international financial regulations and tax compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms, preferably SAP
• Preferably familiar with financial planning tools and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI)
• Preferably with continuous improvement certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Management)

About FELCO:

At Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO), customer satisfaction is a commitment. Our mission is to elevate everyday experiences by providing accessible quality products and solutions that every Filipino deserves.

We started in 2001, introducing innovative lighting and electrical products to the Philippine market. Over the past two decades, we have worked hard to build expertise and deliver quality products, reliable service, and trustworthy solutions through our brands — Firefly, Royu, ECOLum, and Herks. Today, we continue to fulfill our mission by entering into new categories and brands. We stay fully committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers and the industry. We also partner with internationally-recognized brands and products such as Chint, ABB and DCK to provide our valued customers with a diverse range of high-quality products.