Finance Business Partner - PH

Job Title

Finance Business Partner - PH

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the PH Finance for Japan and one additional district in the region.

• Partners closely with senior leadership to influence and shape business strategy by providing advanced financial insights, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and ensuring that financial considerations are central to all key decisions.

• Ability to challenge status quo and drive courageous conversations to ensure health of the business.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in financial planning and analysis, providing deep expertise in complex financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development to support critical strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Works under limited supervision and contributes to development, modification, and execution of organizational policies impacting immediate operations of a business and/or region and/or function and potentially organization wide.
• Leads the design and execution of sophisticated financial models that assess the impact of various strategic options, including market entry strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and new product developments, ensuring that all assumptions are rigorously tested.
• Drives the continuous improvement of financial processes, tools, and systems by identifying gaps, proposing enhancements, and leading cross-functional initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment in financial planning and reporting.
• Leads the preparation and delivery of high-level financial presentations to executive management and the board of directors, ensuring that complex financial information is communicated clearly and effectively to support decision-making at the highest levels.
• Leads the evaluation and prioritization of major investment opportunities, such as capital projects, acquisitions, and new ventures, providing expert financial guidance and ensuring that all proposals are aligned with the company's long-term strategic objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes the financial performance of the business at a granular level, identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities, and working with senior leaders to develop and implement strategies that optimize financial outcomes.
• Ensures the organization’s financial practices adhere to the highest standards of integrity and compliance, including adherence to internal controls, corporate governance policies, and regulatory requirements, while also identifying areas for improvement.
• Mentors and coaches junior finance team members, sharing expertise and best practices in financial analysis, strategic thinking, and business partnering, to build a high-performing finance team capable of supporting the organization’s growth and innovation objectives.
• Leads or contributes to cross-functional strategic initiatives that require a deep understanding of financial implications, working closely with other departments to ensure that financial goals are integrated into broader business strategies and plans.