Finance Manager

Job description

Svitzer – on behalf of Batangas Bay Towage Inc – is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function for its operations in Batangas. This is a key role for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working close to the business and making a tangible impact. What you can look forward to As Finance Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring strong financial governance, compliance and performance, supported by accurate reporting, and sound decision-making, while partnering closely with the General Manager, shareholders, and Svitzer regional colleagues. You will ensure the business operates with robust controls, accurate reporting, and a strong focus on cost efficiency and compliance. You will work in a collaborative, international environment and engage regularly with senior stakeholders, including the board and shareholders. Location: This role is based in Batangas and is best suited to someone who lives in Batangas or within practical commuting distance. As a key member of the management team, regular onsite presence is important. Flexible working arrangements are supported in line with company policy, based on a hybrid model of minimum 3 days per week in office and maximum up to 2 days per week remotely. What you will do As Finance Manager, you will do: Manage all aspects of accounting, reporting, taxation, working capital management monitoring and optimisation. Ensure full compliance with statutory, corporate, and regulatory rules and obligations Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business cases. Drive financial performance, cost efficiency, and compliance across the business. Manage daily finance operations, including payments, invoicing, and receivables. Ensure statutory and management reporting is accurate and timely, and leading external audits. Act as proactive business partner to the General Manager, providing financial advice, insight and challenge to support decision-making. Prepare and present financial updates to the board and shareholders, and maintain close communication with shareholders. Lead, coach, and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Who we are looking for To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA/CA professional qualification. Minimum 5–8 years of senior finance experience, including team leadership in an international team setting. Strong financial acumen with knowledge of IFRS, tax regulations, governance, and risk & control frameworks. Proven experience in accounting, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial analysis, leading external audits and ensuring compliance with corporate and statutory obligations. Extensive knowledge of Philippine taxation and regulations and familiar with other government agencies compliance requirement (BIR, LGU, BOI, BSP, BOC, MARINA). Hands-on experience with ERP/finance systems; exposure to MS Dynamics and OneStream is an advantage. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Fluency in English and Tagalog (written and spoken). Industry experience in towage, shipping, or transportation is preferred but not mandatory. As a person, you are recognised as having: High integrity, professionalism, and accountability. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment. Commercially focused and results-driven, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on delivery. The ability to communicate financial matters clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, authorities, banks, and auditors. Curiosity, hands on, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach and inspire teams in a multicultural setting. Cultural awareness and emotional intelligence to thrive in a diverse, matrixed organisation. Building a Diverse Workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you! How to Apply To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.