CFO - Retail & Consumer

An exciting CFO - Retail & Consumer job has just opened up at one of the foremost international mass merchandising companies in the Philippines. Office based in Northern Metro Manila, this role will take part of a dynamic position within the business.

About the CFO - Retail & Consumer Role:
The CFO - Retail & Consumer will report to the Philippine Country Manager and the Regional Finance Director. The CFO will develop, manage, and control the country finance functions, in accordance with overall finance guidelines, legal framework and accounting standards with the objective of supporting the management decision-making process in the country and contributing to the achievement of the business objectives, whilst meeting regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the definition of the local finance department strategy, policies and procedures within overall country context, underpinning the success of the business
• Continuously improve financial processes, systems, tools, and techniques and the internal control framework
• Ensure proper billing and cash collection processes are in place in the country
• Analyse complex issues in finance and significantly improves, changes or adapts existing methods
• Promote cost-efficient operations with a focus on identifying cost saving measures
• Manage internal and external audits as well as compliance to all local statutory requirements
• Recruit, manage, motivate, coach and develop key members of finance team in the country

To succeed in this role, you must have at least 15 years’ experience in finance and accounting coming from an international retail or consumer organisation with a people manager background. You should be a Finance Head or equivalent for a minimum of five years.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in accounting/finance, preferably with MBA and audit qualifications
• Professional accountancy qualifications (CPA or equivalent)
• Should have experience working in a retail/F&B company; or within the consumer sector
• Game-changer attitude, hands-on profile
• Business-orientation, strategic vision of finance connected to the business
• Experience in construction is a plus

The company is one of the fastest growing retail businesses in the Philippines. They are known amongst the emerging leaders in the mass merchandising segments with nationwide presence.

If you are a progressive individual with a can-do attitude, this CFO - Retail & Consumer role is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader that is constantly breaking new ground.

Apply today for this exciting opportunity.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.