Finance Director (FMCG I Retail I Start-up I F&B)

Finance Director (Head of Finance)

Location: Pasig

Schedule: Morning Shift, Onsite, Mon-Fri, Semi-Flexible

Budget: Open - exec level range

Role Overview

The Finance Director will serve as the senior leader of the finance organization, responsible for driving financial strategy, governance, and business performance across a growing company. .

This position requires a leader who can build systems and processes from the ground up, professionalize the finance function, and partner with cross-functional heads to support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Serve as the overall Head of Finance and strategic advisor to senior management.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic modeling.
• Present financial insights, business performance updates, and risk assessments to leadership.
• Establish scalable financial frameworks, controls, and structures suitable for a rapidly growing business.
  
  
  

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (90% Focus)

• Lead the end-to-end FP&A function, including P&L oversight, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop models for new store openings, expansion plans, and multi-country financial scenarios.
• Monitor store-level, country-level, and division-level financial performance.
• Support operational teams with data-driven financial insights and decision support.
  
  
  

3. Accounting & Compliance Oversight (10% Focus)

• Provide direction and governance to the accounting team.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial requirements.
• Monitor accurate consolidation and reporting across different markets.
  
  
  

4. Multi-Country & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with leaders from different countries to align financial reporting and standards.
• Work closely with HR, IT, and Operations to build integrated and efficient business systems.
• Support the setup and improvement of operational and financial processes as the organization scales.
  
  
  

5. People Leadership

• Lead and develop the finance team, establishing clear priorities and performance standards.
• Build a succession-ready team capable of supporting expansion.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• CPA preferred but not required
• 1215+ years of solid experience in Finance and Accounting, with strong exposure to FP&A
• Background in multi-store, retail, F&B, or scaling/growth environments is an advantage
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and business partnership ability
• Comfortable coordinating with leaders from different countries