Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

The role will lead forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting while working closely with cross‑functional teams to identify risks, unlock value, and support operational excellence.

• Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual manufacturing forecasts and performance reviews.
• Performs variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify key drivers.
• Prepares and present financial reports highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Oversees standard costing, cost roll‑ups, BOM reviews, and absorption analysis.
• Develops and tracks manufacturing KPIs (productivity, cost per unit, material and logistics variances).
• Provides financial insights on plant performance and recommends cost and efficiency improvements.
• Builds financial models and scenario analyses for capex, capacity expansion, NPI, and make‑or‑buy decisions.
• Evaluates and validates cost‑saving initiatives and realized financial benefits.
• Ensures compliance, internal controls, audits, and strong financial governance across manufacturing sites.
• Acts as a finance business partner to plant managers and cross‑functional teams, communicating insights across the organization.

Job Qualifications:

• A graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Must have at least three (3) years of managerial or people management experience.
• Must have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cost and management accounting, and financial management.
• Considering candidates with three (3) years of solid background and experience in performing financial and accounting functions in supply chain or in a manufacturing setup or similar industries.
• Preferably with experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in SAP, Anaplan, and Excel.
• Strong business acumen and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, complex environment.
• Must be willing and flexible to working in Danao, Cebu.
• Zenith Foods Corporation, the hiring entity, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation.