Finance Business Partner

Hybrid - Upon agreement between you and your supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the office and working remotely.

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Business Partner to manage key financial functions for our Global Business Services (GBS) operations. This role includes month-end reporting, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial support of the Manila site. Additionally, you will support data modeling and business case development to drive informed financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, business partnering, data analysis, and contributing to the growth and development of GBS operations.

Responsibilities:

Month-End Close Process:

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end reporting and closing procedures.

​Business Partnering:

• Prepare and present monthly financial updates to key stakeholders, providing insights on financial performance and trends.

• Perform financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis, to support business decisions.

• Collaborate with GBS teams to develop accurate forecasting models and provide input into the budget for GBS operations.

Site Management:

• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for GBS Site Lead and provide financial reporting support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper site setup in terms of financial processes, systems, and controls.

• Manage local project management activities to implement policies, procedures, and controls aligned with the GBS model.

• Oversee site-related financial functions, including vendor, utilities, and real estate management.

Reporting & Closing:

• Prepare flash report ( analysis of the actuals vs the forecast & budget) & report to the GBS Finance Lead

Data Modeling & Business Case Support:

• Lead the development and maintenance of financial models to analyze and forecast various business scenarios.

• Support the creation of business cases for strategic projects, ensuring robust financial analysis and data-backed insights.

• Utilize data modeling techniques to assess investment opportunities, project profitability, and financial impacts, ensuring informed decision-making for senior stakeholders.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure data integrity and that models reflect the most up-to-date business assumptions.

Strategic Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to address and resolve high-impact business and technical issues.

• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations that contribute to organizational innovation and long-term business success.

• Support senior management in making informed decisions with far-reaching implications, ensuring alignment with overall corporate goals and growth.

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand complex business and technical needs, translating them into clear financial objectives and actionable plans.

• Translate complex business and technical needs into clear objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long-term goals spanning 3 to 5 years.

• Provide thought leadership and introduce fresh ideas for continuous improvement in financial operations and decision-making.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance with 10-12 years of experience;

• Extensive experience in Finance Controllership including FP&A, Internal Controls and

• Operations preferably in the BPO/Shared Services Industry

• Experience in implementing/improving financial systems/tools

• External audit background a definite plus

• Proficient in accounting standards

• Proficient in SAP system and other accounting and data management tools

• Technically competent with strong analytical skills and attention to details, without losing sight of the big picture

• Strong in problem solving and planning/prioritization

• Strong business acumen to be an effective finance business partner to key stakeholders

• Strong people leadership and interpersonal skills

• Communicates well (both oral/written) with all levels. Ability to be persuasive and diplomatic, yet firm when needed

• Committed, resilient, proactive, can-do attitude and high learning agility

• Global perspective with cultural sensitivity

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and power point presentations

• Demonstrated capability in people management

Critical Skills:

• Attention to Detail - Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine work details and organize and maintain a system of records.

• Customer Focus - Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

• Policies, Process, & Procedures - Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.

• Planning, Prioritizing, & Goal Setting - Able to prepare for emerging customer needs; manage multiple projects; determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way; use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organize and schedule people and tasks.

• Communication - Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.