Finance Manager (FP&A)

About INova

iNova is a different kind of health company. We are leading the way to better health by delivering innovative, patient-centric products that improve the lives of people around the world. Our diverse portfolio of iconic, market-leading consumer health brands and prescription medicines are backed by science and distributed in over 75 markets across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Europe. Experience the iNova difference today.

The Opportunity

The FP&A Manager role is mainly responsible for FP&A activities for the Philippines (PH) and providing support where needed for controllership activities.

• Partner with the PH commercial and functional leads and provide financial insights, identify risks and opportunities, and evaluate return on investment for commercial initiatives.
• Support and lead the business with strong analytical and commercial expertise to continuously enhance business value and achieve/exceed financial targets.
• Providing support to the Controlling team for the Philippines where needed to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and the integrity of the general ledger in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Key Accountabilities And Performance Indicators Include

FP&A / Management Reporting

• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful management reports as the business requires.
• Be the trusted Partner for the PH Country manager and management team on all financial matters. Participate actively in meetings and ensure that the team understands the financial implications.
• Provide competitive analysis, external benchmarking, customer and channel analysis that aims at identifying business & financial opportunities and risks, driving the development of action plans
• Perform detailed financial analysis including financial modelling, profitability analysis, monitoring business issues and impact on the bottom line.
• Assist in preparing executive and internal management reporting packages, including analytical review and associated commentary.
• Support the regional Finance team with timely, accurate and meaningful analysis of the PH business and all submissions are on time
• Lead PH in the annual Budget, Strategic Plan and monthly forecasts of the financials of the company, leveraging BI tools (Workday Adaptive, Power BI) to increase the accuracy and reliability of data
  
  
  

Collaborate with marketing and supply chain operational teams to ensure financial objectives are being met.

Controlling Support

• Develop and own GTN/Trade spend process for PH based on historical trends/forward commercial initiatives monthly with controlling team
• Ensures compliance with Local GAAP, Tax and any other statutory requirements.
• Monitor & control expenditures ensure expenses will be incurred within the approved Plan/Budget.
  
  
  

Establish internal control systems to ensure that financial policies/procedures (both local and international) are adhered to.

Others

• Identify areas for improvement. Implement new processes to support the business's growing needs and ensure that any changes are communicated for effective implementation.
  
  
  

About You

Other projects as and when required

• At least 8 years of working experience in financial accounting
• Possess a Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent. CPA/CA highly desirable.
• Big 4 trained (Good to have)
• Proficient in MS Office including strong Excel skills.
• Experience with SQL and ETL tools (e.g. Alteryx) for data analytics
• Experience in SAP/TM1/Workday Adaptive will be an advantage
• Experienced working in a MNC environment
• Preferably experienced in FMCG/Pharmaceutical/Medical Device industry
• Analytical and problem-solving skills (Essential)
• Strong technical accounting skills (Essential)
• Ability to professionally communicate in English and Filipino, both written and spoken
  
  
  

Additional Requirements / Working Conditions

• Adhere to company values at all times
  
  
  

If you wish to be part of an energetic team within a thriving organization, focused on bringing innovative products to market, please APPLY TODAY! We want you to join us in our pursuit of healthy living!