Head of Finance Operations

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Cebu City, Cebu, Central Visayas, PHL
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Software • Financial Services
The Role
Lead finance and accounting strategy, reporting, compliance, audits, budgeting, and internal controls. Provide financial insights for PH and AU leadership, manage cross-border reporting, guide pricing and contracts, and build high-performing finance teams while driving process improvements and risk frameworks.
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Overview of the Role

The Head of Finance Operations leads financial and accounting strategy, planning, reporting, and controls for the organization.

This role oversees all finance and accounting operations, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and drives continuous process improvements aligned with VBP objectives as an outsourcing services provider.

Main responsibilities include:

  1. Provide financial insights to both PH and AU leadership to support business decisions.
  2. Maintain consistent financial practices, policies, and controls that meet both local and Australian requirements.
  3. Oversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
  4. Ensure compliance with Philippine financial reporting standards (PFRS), BIR regulations, SEC requirements, and outsourcing/BPO industry guidelines.
  5. Coordinate statutory audits, tax filings, and external financial reviews.
  6. Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
  7. Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast; recommend corrective actions where necessary.
  8. Provide financial guidance on pricing strategies, client proposals, contract negotiations, and cost analysis. 
  9. Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing finance and accounting teams.
  10. Design, implement, and monitor risk management frameworks and internal control systems.

Requirements
  • Graduate of bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • ICAA, CPA license (highly preferred)
  • At least 10 years progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior team leadership
  • Experience in BPO/outsourcing or shared services
  • Exposure to cross-border finance, international reporting, or offshore collaboration
  • Familiarity with Australian GST, BAS, IAS, payroll, and superannuation
  • Advanced proficiency in Xero (certification required). Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including international counterparts
  • Advanced knowledge of PFRS and awareness of IFRS/Australian standards
  • ERP and financial system proficiency
  • High ethical standards and integrity


Benefits
  • 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dependents 
  • Dental & Optical benefits  
  • 2-week paid Christmas vacation 
  • 25K Educational Assistance  
  • Interest-free company loans 
  • Career Development Programs 
  • Child-friendly office 
  • Hybrid Work Set-up 
  • Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • ICAA, CPA license
  • At least 10 years progressive accounting and finance experience including senior team leadership
  • Experience in BPO/outsourcing or shared services
  • Exposure to cross-border finance, international reporting, or offshore collaboration
  • Familiarity with Australian GST, BAS, IAS, payroll, and superannuation
  • Advanced proficiency in Xero (certification required)
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including international counterparts
  • Advanced knowledge of PFRS and awareness of IFRS/Australian standards
  • ERP and financial system proficiency
  • High ethical standards and integrity
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The Company
HQ: Cebu City
969 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

We are an Australian company that has operations in the Philippines that provides business growth, consulting, and delivery capabilities to more than 250 of the most innovative and disruptive financial services firms across Australia. Our consulting-led approach leverages services in strategy, process improvement, intelligent automation, data analytics, and operations. We specialise in supporting financial firms, accounting practices, and mortgage brokers.

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