Finance Business Partner

CASTLE KEEP HOLDINGS, INC.

Castle Keep Holdings, also known as the CK Group, was created to bring together the King family’s businesses into one organization, with the aim of becoming a major player in the country's business scene.

To help its different business units succeed, CK Group is organized into five main departments: Finance, HR, IT, Communications, and Project Management. Each department provides expert support to all the businesses under the CK Group.

CK Group operates in four main industries: Transport and Logistics, Food and Agriculture, Real Estate, Construction and Infrastructure, and Finance.

Think of CK Group as a big umbrella that covers and supports all its business units which include:

1. Skygo Marketing Corporation - Retail Business
2. New Moto Marketing Corporation - Wholesale Business
3. Sto. Nino de Cebu Finance Corporation - Finance Business
4. Nito’s International Ventures, Inc. - Importation and Assembly Business
5. Recon Masters - Reconditioning Business
6. High Leap - Shared Services Business
7. J. Nitton Development Corporation - Housing and Real Estate Business
8. Trendwell Motors - Importation and Assembly Business in Bataan, Luzon

With a focus on growth and success, CK Group is dedicated to being a leader in these industries, providing a strong foundation for all its businesses.

We are hiring for:

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

Brief Description and Purpose of the Position

The Financial Business Partner plays a crucial role in reviewing annual plans, monthly forecasts, and analyzing actual results to provide insightful commentaries. The position’s responsibilities include verifying transactions, ensuring alignment of activities to budget, and supporting the large-scale/critical units.

Competencies:

• Strategic Management
• Support in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the organization's overall compliance, aligning with business goals
• Skills and Knowledge Transfer
• Provide training and coaching to staff, ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Encourage feedback for continuous improvement
• Financial Planning
• Review and validate assigned business units’ annual plans and monthly forecasts for accuracy, reasonableness and alignment to the group’s overall financial goals and objectives.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities related to operational forecasts and budgets.
• Monitor trends and engage in discussions with business partners to proactively address potential changes.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive financial matters
• Financial Analysis
• Analyze actual operational results, providing detailed commentaries on significant variances against forecasts and prior periods.
• Review designated transactions with perceived financial impact to ensure efficient resource utilization and meeting financial targets.
• Evaluate savings generated from projects, assuming the role of a money belt in financial assessments.
• Conducts feasibility studies related to assigned business units
• Assists the team in resolving accounting related issues specially in the proper recording and presentation of business transactions of the company
• Documentation and Records Keeping
• Prepare month-end closing reports, investigating and explaining variances against forecasts and prior periods.
• Develop and submit management reports proactively and on time.
• Effective Collaboration
• Provide backup and support to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
• Support the assigned Business Unit (BU) in terms of financial analysis.
• Participate in management systems and quality initiatives of the company related to financial planning and analysis processes
• Assume additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
• Work on special projects delegated by management.
• Workplace Safety and Security Compliance
• Ensure that financial processes and activities comply with relevant data security regulations.
• Participate in safety drills and emergency response planning, ensuring preparedness for unforeseen events.

Qualification Standards:

• Education: BS in Accountancy
• Experience:
• Profession: 5 years in Finance Management related work experience
• Training
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green) is an advantage
• Certifications and Licenses
• Certified Public Accountant
• Others
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis,

• Possess strong analytical acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in advanced financial modeling.
• Outstanding leadership capabilities with effective communication skills to guide and inspire cross functional teams.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information discreetly and maintain a high level of integrity.
• Intermediate knowledge on Microsoft applications specifically Excel
• Proficient knowledge with ERP system