Cost Management Specialist

FP&A

Our Mission

Our goal is for everyone to make bolder choices with their finances.

To get there, we're creating an all-in-one ecosystem of financial services for today's generation of goal-getters. That feat takes extraordinary people-those with the guts to challenge the way things are and transform them into something better.

To be part of Team Maya is to be Bolder for Better.

Description

Overview: The Cost Management Specialist is responsible for analyzing, tracking, and optimizing the organization’s cost structure to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency, specifically for Technology and Operations cost centers. The role involves working closely with various business units to monitor and analyzing cost trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support strategic financial planning.

What You Will Be Doing

Technology and Operations Financial Management & Strategy

• Manage the full financial cycle for Technology and Operations budgets, covering both capital (CAPEX) and operational (OPEX) expenses
• Support the development of business cases to prioritize tech and ops investments based on ROI and strategic impact
• Partner with technology teams, business units, and finance to review and approve budgets for projects and day-to-day operations
• Track spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets and company goals
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive improvements in OPEX efficiency
• Analyze key cost drivers (e.g., software and infrastructure subscriptions) and implement appropriate cost controls
• Provide regular financial updates and insights to senior leadership\
  
  

Performance & Cost-Savings Tracking

• Build frameworks to measure the impact of tech and ops projects, focusing on cost savings, efficiency, and customer outcomes
• Define and monitor KPIs (e.g., cost per transaction, service cost) to evaluate performance
• Identify budget gaps and recommend corrective actions
  
  

Linking Tech Cost to Business Value

• Establish clear connections between tech and ops investments and business outcomes or revenue growth
• Collaborate with business leaders to quantify the value delivered by technology and operations initiatives
• Provide insights to align technology strategy with organizational growth targets
  
  

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the main point of contact for communicating technology and operations financial performance to executives
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on budgets, priorities, and goals
• Present financial insights clearly across all levels of the organization and to external partners
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in cost analysis or financial planning & analysis
• Experience in a high-growth fintech environment is strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with SAP is an advantage
  
  

About Us

Maya is the all-in-one money platform that is bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. It is powered by a unique integrated financial services ecosystem that addresses the ever-evolving needs of today’s generation of money makers through cutting edge technology. 

We lead millions of Filipinos — consumers, businesses, communities, and government agencies alike — into a version of the current digital economy that’s more inclusive, transparent, and empowering than ever. 

We are powered by the country's only end-to-end digital payments company Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. for digital banking services. 

Maya Bank, Inc. and Maya Philippines, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. https://www.bsp.gov.ph/

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