Financial Planning and Reporting Manager

The Financial Planning and Reporting Manager provides support to Cignal Operations group including new businesses and small entities controlled by Cignal, through timely release of financial and operational performance reports to Management and information analyses. The Financial Planning and Reporting Manager is responsible for leading the Company's financial planning, management reporting, and performance analytics functions. This role ensures the integrity, timeliness, and relevance of financial information used by executive management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders. This position serves as a strategic partner to the Controller, CFO, and business leaders in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across Cignal and its controlled entities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the day to day activities of the Company which includes review of journal entries, tax returns and other ad hoc requests/analyses of the Operations group.

• Ensure that internal financial accounting systems and controls are properly and consistently implemented.

• Reviews all schedules/reports of internal and external reporting, accrual and analytics and affiliates accounting prior to the final review of the Controller and CFO.

• Reviews the accuracy and consistency of the Company's financial statements, tax returns and all other regulatory reportorial requirements.

• Coordinates with other divisions/groups and affiliates regarding any information needed for the preparation of reports.

• Communicate issues encountered in Operations in a timely manner and seek areas for improvements in current processes.

• Provides accounting technical guidance on proper treatment of transactions to various departments within Cignal.

• Reports directly to the Controller and CFO in the daily activities of the Section.

• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and analyses of all business units and small entities controlled by Cignal through close coordination with various Groups and affiliates.

• Review financial and operational data and identify balances with unusual fluctuations or deviations from expected results and obtain explanation for such variances.

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of the following reports for Cignal including new businesses and small entities controlled by Cignal:

• Internal management report that covers analyses on key management indicators in gauging operating and financial performance;

• Trial balances and lead schedules;

• Flash and detailed operation reports to management;

• Internal presentations/reports for the Board of Directors (BOD) and Management Committee (ManCom);BOD and ManCom materials.

• Provide timely and meaningful management reporting and ensure that the reporting continually evolves to meet the needs of the business.

• Support management team and the Heads of Department with data-driven financial analysis.

• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of the following reports for Cignal including new businesses and small entities controlled by Cignal:

• Financial statements and related schedules required by external auditors during audit

• General Form Financial Statements for Philippines SEC submission

• Income Tax Returns for BIR submission

• Annual surveys conduction by the National Statistics Office

• Handle issues/concerns of the external auditors during audit.

• Lead the annual budget process, periodic forecasting and periodic analysis of operations performance, annual budget process and compliance with reporting requirements of various government agencies.

• Analyze revenue and expenses variances to budget and report to department heads to ensure accuracy, highlight potential issues and avoid cost overruns.

• Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecast.

• Attend, assist and seek solution to other department/section's inquiries. If necessary, perform follow-up/inquiry on unresolved transactions related to the Company's transactions.

• Ensure strict compliance of the Company with the various reporting standards, accounting principles and reporting requirements.

• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast with the developments in Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, National Telecommunications Commission and other regulatory reporting requirements.

• Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accountancy. CPA license required.

Experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in Financial Planning and Reporting Manager role

• Experience in auditing firms is a plus

Qualifications:

• Excellent analysis and observation skills,

• High precision in work

• Strong inter-personal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented

• Initiative

• Leadership

• Critical thinker

• Team player