Finance Manager

Vista Musical Instruments is an innovative, global collective of music-related brands dedicated to building meaningful products and experiences for the music community. Brands include MONO, Harmony, Heritage Guitars, Teisco, Swee Lee, Dawsons, and Manny’s. Vista Musical Instruments is headquartered in Singapore, with operations in the USA, UK, and APAC, and is a part of Caldecott Music Group.

Established in 1946 and headquartered in Singapore, Swee Lee is South East Asia's leading omni-channel musical instrument and lifestyle retailer and distributor. Committed to community and creativity, the brand's mission is to be the region's trusted house of music and expression. Swee Lee is known for curating immersive experiences at their cafes and Local store concepts, and matching customers with the products and services they need throughout their musical journey. With a legacy rooted in thoughtfulness, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm, Swee Lee embodies a passion for music that resonates across the region. Swee Lee is a part of Vista Musical Instruments and has locations in 5+ countries across South East Asia.

Job Overview:

Swee Lee is looking for a talented and analytical Finance Manager to join our team in Metro Manila, Philippines! If you have a proven track record in financial analysis, strong leadership capabilities, and more than 5 years of professional experience, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career. 

As our Finance Manager, you will oversee day-to-day financial operations and take ownership of the company's financial reporting infrastructure. Beyond standard operations, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable business modeling and insights. 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage daily financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, and transactional workflows.
• Prepare, review, and deliver comprehensive monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Conduct high-level data analysis, market research, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
• Provide analytical support for corporate projects, validate business plans, and efficiently address ad-hoc financial requests.
• Supervise and optimize the company's accounting, monitoring, and financial reporting infrastructure.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal accounting policies, local tax laws, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• 5+ years of proven experience in accounting and/or financial analysis.
• Exceptional ability to synthesize large volumes of complex data into actionable business intelligence.
• Excellent business judgment, analytical skills, and executive decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools like SQL and Access, alongside advanced mastery of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.