Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (Compensation Planning)

About the role

The Manager - Corporate Finance Business Partner leads Compensation Planning and Labor Headcount (LHC) forecasting and actuals performance management for assigned corporate legal entities. As a finance partner to Corporate FP&A, Business Unit Finance, Total Rewards, Benefits, Equity, HR, Payroll and others, the role turns workforce and compensation data into financial analyses that support business decisions and enterprise planning. The manager also leads a team and drives continuous improvement. The position is based in Taguig, Philippines, on an EMEA/Night shift.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end labor headcount and compensation forecasting and actuals reporting, partnering with FP&A, Business Unit Finance, Total Rewards, Benefits, HR and Corporate Equity
• Drive planning for Business Plan, June Update, November Update and Latest Thinking cycles, and give risk, opportunity and trend insights
• Develop executive presentations, dashboards and business reviews, perform variance analysis and support quarterly business reviews
• Support monthly and quarterly close, investigate variances, monitor balance sheet and P&L accounts, and support audits and compliance
• Lead and coach a team, set goals and performance expectations, and promote knowledge sharing and succession planning
• Improve forecast accuracy and process efficiency using data analytics, and lead process standardization, automation and transformation initiatives
• Act as a change leader, build relationships across Finance, HR, Payroll and Total Rewards, and champion the company's Credo

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field; CPA, CMA, MBA or equivalent preferred
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, workforce planning, compensation planning or accounting
• Prior experience managing teams and engaging cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience in a global, matrixed, shared services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, MedTech or BPO environment preferred
• Understanding of financial controls, SOX and audit requirements

Required skills

• Advanced Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and planning tools such as Anaplan
• SAP and other ERP platforms and financial reporting systems
• Financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling and performance management
• Project management, stakeholder management and executive presentation skills