Responsibilities
- Costing & Margin Analysis (Primary Focus)
- Develop and implement a robust product costing methodology for all imported inventory, accurately capturing all elements of the Landed Cost (including purchase price, freight, duties, tariffs, insurance, and handling fees).
- Analyze and monitor all components of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), driving continuous improvement in cost efficiency and supply chain spend.
- Conduct deep-dive Gross Margin analysis by product line, channel (retailer vs. direct-to-consumer), and region to identify opportunities for pricing optimization and cost reduction.
- Partner with the Sourcing and Logistics teams to model the financial impact of different supply chain strategies (e.g., changes in suppliers, shipping modes, or minimum order quantities).
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead and manage the entire budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycle for the organization.
- Prepare and present accurate, timely management reports and financial analysis packages to the Executive Team
- Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing actual financial results against historical results and forecasts, clearly explaining key drivers and business implications.
- Build and maintain scalable financial models to evaluate new business initiatives, capital investments, and market expansion opportunities.
- Systems, Process & Leadership
- Serve as the finance lead for optimizing the integration between our ERP/Accounting systems and inventory management to ensure data integrity for costing.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
- With at least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, ideally with a managerial FP&A or Management Accounting role with a primary focus on costing.
- Must have hands-on experience with international supply chain costing (Landed Cost)
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and financial modeling
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar ) and business intelligence/data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance leaders
Nice to Have
- CPA/CMA or equivalent qualification is highly preferred
- Direct experience in a retail, distribution, or importing company is highly preferred.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Bonifacio Global City, Taguig - Metro Manila
