Group Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee the finance department for two distinct businesses

• Enhance finance operations and establish scalable financial processes

• Lead and nurture a finance team based in the Philippines, consisting of three members

• Manage the group month-end closing and consolidation within 48 hours post month-end

• Deliver management flash reports by the third day of the month

• Optimize workflows for Xero and the inventory system

• Ensure integrity of Xero workflows, reconciliations, and finance systems

• Improve accuracy for inventory, stock, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment runs, collections, and payroll

• Reinforce financial controls, including approval workflows, segregation of duties, journal entries, and write-offs

• Maintain supporting documentation for Australian BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and external advisors

• Compile consolidated group management reports, including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and EBITDA reports

• Analyze financial results and clarify profitability drivers

• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow reports

• Manage intercompany accounting and eliminations

• Continuously enhance finance processes, systems, and automation

• Detect financial discrepancies and control weaknesses before they escalate into significant issues

• Provide the CEO with accurate financial information and analysis

• Create and maintain rolling cash-flow forecasts for cash needs, asset investments, and capital expenditures

• Generate and review inventory reports, including stock on hand, stock adjustments, payables, and receivables

• Prepare financial reports, cash-flow forecasts, and modeling as required by banking institutions

• Oversee payroll processing for both businesses, including hands-on processing and periodic compliance checks

• Collaborate directly with the external accounting firm

• Establish clear ownership and accountability within the finance team

• Minimize unnecessary manual tasks and recurring errors while enhancing team capabilities

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in accounting

• Minimum of 3 years in a financial management or leadership position

• Required experience in team management

• Proven track record of personally managing month-end closings

• Experience in supporting Australian businesses in a finance capacity

• Familiarity with preparing Australian financial information related to BAS, PAYG, and superannuation

• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and management reporting

• Required experience in managing multiple Xero files and handling internal transactions

• Demonstrated experience in improving finance controls, processes, or systems

• Experience in investigating financial discrepancies or unusual account balances

• Background in a hands-on finance leadership role

• Ability to clearly communicate finance-related issues to senior management

• Strict requirement for experience with inventory, stock, and COGS

• Previous experience in the food industry is a strict requirement

• Experience in FMCG, distribution, wholesale, logistics, or supply chain is highly valued

• Required hands-on experience with Xero, particularly in managing multiple Xero files

• Cin7 Core experience is not mandatory; strong transferable inventory or ERP experience is acceptable

• CPA Philippines or equivalent accounting qualification is highly regarded but not the primary selection criterion

• Availability to work Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sydney Time (6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Philippine Time)

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Opportunities for professional development and growth

• Dynamic and supportive work environment

• Flexible working arrangements available