Finance Manager New

The Finance Manager manages and leads the Finance Department and its functions by developing, influencing, implementing, and monitoring all related activities to ensure compliance with corporate finance policies and local law, requirements, and regulations, thereby providing timely and insightful information and analysis for management review and decision making.

This position will be reporting to the General Manager and will be based in Sto. Tomas, Batangas manufacturing site.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Finance team by setting clear targets and framework, coaching, supporting, following up, and monitoring each team member in line with the Penguin Spirit to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the whole finance team.
• Support and assist the Company Manager on all financial matters by contributing to the formulation and implementation of strategic objectives and policies designed to maximize the return on capital employed; preparation of budgets, forecasts, and plans for the company to achieve strategic objectives and targets.
• Maintain accounts and financial reports as per Corporate Policy by ensuring that all financial accounting, receivables and payables, and statutory records are in line with the standards and in compliance with all local requirements and regulations to achieve accurate and standard statements of accounts.
• Manage the financial monthly, tertiary, and annual controlling and reporting process by completing and analyzing closing of accounts statements to ensure accuracy and record the company's monthly financial status and KPIs.
• Manage the submission of all corporate tax-related returns to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure adequate internal control procedures are established and maintained by reviewing schedules of authority and auditors' comments to maintain financial and procedural discipline.
• Ensure timely and safe credit management and collection to align with business strategy and focus on credit risk management.
• Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management, and internal controls.

• Minimum 5-10 years of leadership or managerial experience in Finance
• Proven track record of driving financial performance, business growth, and value creation in a complex operating environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and internal controls
• Experience in implementing financial strategies, systems, and processes to support operational excellence and growth.