Position Type: Experienced Level - Individual Contributor
Work Setup: Full-Time / Hybrid (2-3x onsite/week)
Work Location: Ortigas (Pasig)
Industry: Global Restaurant Chain
About the Job:
The Financial Planning & Analysis Officer will be reporting to the EMEAA Head of Finance, Controls, & Compliance. The role will be the finance lead for the EMEAA assigned market, overseeing the full spectrum of finance portfolio.
Responsibilities include overseeing consolidation of monthly/yearly financial close processes, financial and management reporting, cash management, budgeting & forecasting, financial planning & analysis, and 18-month rolling forecast. The role will also oversee the market planning process, internal control management, and project evaluation.
The Financial Planning & Analysis Officer will work closely with the client’s Market Heads as well as the client’s Country leadership team in driving effective & efficient financial reporting and analysis to support business performance and expansion plans. As Market Finance [Senior Manager / Manager / Officer], he/she will provide commercial insights and advice to support business stakeholders in achieving business KPIs and targets, as well as drive change management.
Scope & Responsibilities:
1. CONTROLLERSHIP
o Reviews the Management Reports; ensures timely and accurate consolidation of submission to Regional/Global Management.
o Reviews the Balance Sheet and Nominal Account analysis and ensures the timely disposition on reconciling items or errors.
o Ensures compliance with local market Accounting Standards and aligns to the International Accounting Standards (IAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
o Provides guidance to ensure that all company assets have proper guardrails and existing policies are set up and implemented in terms of acquisition, payment, and disposal.
o Monitors compliance to year-end audit of external auditors.
2. FINANCIAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT
o Develops, reviews, revises, and recommends improvement in both operational and financial policies and procedures.
o Ensures that efficient and effective policies and procedures are set up and followed to properly manage compliance.
3. BUDGET MANAGEMENT
o Checks, reviews, monitors all reimbursement, CAPEX acquisition and other requests of operations or support group as approved by the General Manager / Market Head.
o Monitors and analyzes monthly budget spending to ensure that all expenditures are within the set budget.
o Analyzes company operations costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
o Conducts reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities for operations and support units.
4. Financial Advisory Services
o Provides business intelligence in financial reports, leading to data-based strategic decision making.
o Shared ownership with local finance head on the overall cashflow management.
o Actively leads financial aspects on any relevant ad-hoc projects involving Operations and the Support Group.
5. Business Planning
o Provides company-driven guidance on the financial aspect in meetings for strategic decision-making, including the setting of long-term goals, development of organizational and financial strategies, and decisions regarding programs that affect the organization.
o Spearheads the preparation of the Strategic and Annual Operating and Capital Budgets for EMEAA assigned Market, including the stores, covering Sales, Store Profit & Loss, Store Expansion/Closure Plans.
o Partners with EMEAA Head of Finance in establishing financial and operating budgets, programs, and standards.
o Oversees budget process. Conducts budget review and finalization for each store/department.
o Checks budget guidelines and reports. Disseminates to the concerned store or department including budget adjustment or changes.
6. Financial Information Management
o Provides relevant business insights on the result of the EMEAA Market performance.
o Reviews all market assigned business reports including but not limited to Sales Reports, Profit & Loss Statements, Admin Expense Reports, CAPEX reports, OPEX Reports etc.
o Tracks profitability and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of stores.
o Maintains confidential database such as store/country sales, profits and other expense related activities or items.
o Benchmarks and provides recommendations to the business on managing the company’s finances and assets.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
* At least three to five (3-5) years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, Corporate Planning, and/or Audit in similar industries and/or multinational corporations.
* Relevant exposure to financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
* Gathered, collated, and generated sound financial data analytics to respective stakeholder/leaders that was used to generate operational efficiency and/or changes to improve controls.
* Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is desirable.
General Soft Skills:
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
* Proficiency in financial modeling and use of financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
* Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
About the Client:
Our client is a global powerhouse, serving up joy and opportunity with over 6,800 stores across 33 countries, offering a dynamic array of brands and a commitment to sustainability that makes our client a top choice for career growth and impact-driven individuals worldwide.
Join our client team and unlock a range of enticing benefits, including:
* Competitive Base Salary
* Other Promising Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Php55,000.00 - Php62,000.00 per month
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
* 13th month salary
Application Question(s):
* Are you located in Ortigas, Pasig?
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Financial Planning & Analysis Officer: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* CPA (Required)
* CMA (Required)
Work Location: In person
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