Section Head - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | CPA

Office location: Quezon City

Work setup: Full onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift

Role Overview

The FP&A Section Head is a Senior Managerial role that leads the enterprise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting function, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives. The role oversees financial analysis across CAPEX, OPEX, cash flow, and profitability metrics, providing executive-level insights and recommendations. It also carries leadership responsibility in managing people, systems, and cross-functional financial planning processes.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, reporting, budgeting, and financial modeling (required).
• At least 3 years of people management or team leadership experience
• Strong expertise in CAPEX and OPEX analysis, cash flow planning, and financial consolidation
• Proven exposure to multi-entity or complex organizational structures
• Experience in corporate finance, investment evaluation, and enterprise performance management
• Advanced proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (including system administration), Excel, and financial reporting tools
• Strong background in infrastructure, utilities, or regulated industries is highly preferred
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reports, ensuring accuracy and strategic relevance
• Oversee the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycle, including consolidation, validation, and executive-level submission
• Drive financial analysis of enterprise performance, including cash flow, EBITDA, CAPEX, and OPEX trends
• Challenge budget submissions, identify financial risks, and provide actionable insights for management decision-making
• Prepare and present consolidated budgets and financial performance reports to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional coordination with business unit heads to align financial assumptions and operational requirements
• Evaluate and review capital projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring financial feasibility and risk mitigation
• Oversee reporting of financial impacts from enterprise-wide initiatives and ensure proper documentation of risks and recommendations
• Act as system owner/administrator for SAP Analytics Cloud, ensuring data integrity, system efficiency, and reporting accuracy
• Provide leadership in cash flow forecasting and financial planning to support organizational sustainability
• Guide and mentor the FP&A team, ensuring capability development and delivery excellence
• Lead special financial projects and initiatives as required by senior management