Sr Financial Planning And Analysis FPandA Manager

Location: Ortigas, Pasig City (Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Work-from-Home)

Work Schedule: 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Manila Time)

JOB SUMMARY

A Sr. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to advise and support strategic decision-making within the organization. This role involves in depth knowledge in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing strategic insights to drive business performance, while collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with the company's financial goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The FP&A Sr. Manager serves as the primary business partner and advisor for finance matters within scope, including but not limited to P&L Reporting, Revenue, Gross Profit, Operating Expense, and Capital expenditures. Responsibilities include:

• Partner with key business stakeholders and the DVP of FP&A to evaluate, drive and recommend strategies for business unit financial performance.

• Lead recurring financial discussions with stakeholders and develop strategies and action plans to exceed targets.

• Manage and develop the planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly financial results processes, and their continuous innovation.

• Utilize the company’s Oracle EPM, Tableau, and Excel to craft sales, operational and or management financial analytical insights and recommendations that are clear, accurate and actionable.

• Provide thought leadership and oversight for team members on their recurring duties.

JOB SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, highly team-oriented, inquisitive, enjoy problem solving and focused on results.

• Comfortable recommending strategies and working on complex projects requiring individual initiative and flexibility with minimal supervision.

• Positive get-it-done attitude and agile approach to problem solving.

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment, demonstrates flexibility as priorities change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related business field required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and senior-level business partnering, with a strong track record of performance and career growth.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experienced in negotiating and managing client, vendor, and service contracts.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and financial systems within multinational or global organizations.

JOB SPECIFICS

Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Senior FP&A Manager

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end performance reviews to provide management with a clear view of business performance.
• Develop and maintain complex Excel-based financial models for budgets, forecasts, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with senior stakeholders (AVPs, VPs, and executive leadership) to provide financial insights and recommendations on business growth, pricing strategies, investments, and profitability.
• Own and manage budget and forecast cycles, ensuring assumptions, business drivers, and financial expectations are accurately reflected.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis, explaining performance against budget and forecast through key drivers such as price, volume, product mix, costs, and headcount.
• Analyze and influence full P&L performance, including revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, and overall profitability.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Review, consolidate, and validate financial models prepared by FP&A Managers and Senior Financial Analysts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and auditability.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to the FP&A team while driving continuous improvement in reporting and planning processes.
• Perform product and customer profitability analysis, including evaluation of COGS, freight, shipping, logistics costs, and product/client mix impacts.
• Ensure strong data governance through structured modeling, error checks, version control, and reporting best practices.
• Support strategic business decision-making by identifying financial risks, opportunities, trends, and performance improvement initiatives.

Key focus areas: Forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis, P&L management, business partnering, profitability analysis, executive reporting, and team leadership.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and solutions-focused
• Organized and able to meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across teams

Why Join Us?

• Work with a growing business supporting global operations
• Gain exposure to complex accounting, reporting, and compliance activities
• Contribute to meaningful process improvements and business initiatives
• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement and a collaborative team environment
• Build your career in a role that offers ownership, impact, and professional growth