Financial Planning & Analysis - Section Head (CPA)

Office location: Quezon City

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift schedule

Setup: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)

Role Overview

The FP&A Section Head is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role oversees enterprise-wide financial analysis, including cash flow, EBITDA, and CAPEX performance, while providing insights and recommendations on capital projects and key initiatives. The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to present financial insights to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 6–7 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, reporting, and consolidation, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or people management role
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling at a corporate level
• Proven experience in cash flow management, EBITDA analysis, balance sheet review, and CAPEX planning
• Exposure to corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and investment appraisal
• Experience within infrastructure or utility industries is required
• Advanced proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud, Excel, and other financial systems
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and presentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reports, including cash flow, EBITDA, CAPEX, and below-EBITDA analysis, ensuring accurate and timely insights for leadership
• Oversee the month-end close reporting process and preparation of quarterly financial reports for senior management and stakeholders
• Drive the annual budgeting process, including consolidation, validation, and challenge of submissions; identify risks and present recommendations for approval
• Prepare and present consolidated budget and financial analyses to senior stakeholders, including executive-level presentations
• Evaluate capital expenditures, enterprise projects, and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and providing actionable recommendations
• Review and assess financial impacts (CAPEX/OPEX) of divisional and enterprise initiatives, ensuring risks and key issues are properly flagged and addressed
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to understand business requirements and translate them into financial plans and insights
• Lead cash flow planning and balance sheet management to support overall financial health and sustainability
• Act as system owner/administrator for SAP Analytics Cloud, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of financial data and reporting processes
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis related to budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives as required