Head of Finance

Quezon City Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Head of Finance will establish and lead a newly created Accounting Operations function within the Manila finance hub. This pioneer shared-services role focuses on building governance, structure, and scalable accounting processes for a global payments network. This position requires reporting onsite in Quezon City four days per week.
  • Build a new Accounting Operations and Shared Services capability.
  • Lead a regional multi‑entity finance hub across global stakeholders.

About Our Client

A fast‑growing global payments infrastructure provider headquartered in Singapore, with operations across APAC, the Americas, and Europe. This company in the financial services industry is in Quezon City and is expanding into a core Finance Operations and Shared Services hub, supporting multi‑entity accounting activities across regions.

Job Description

Job Description for the Head of Finance

  • Build and lead the pioneer Accounting Operations / Shared Services team in Manila
  • Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Fixed Assets, and related shared services activities
  • Develop process documentation, SLAs, governance frameworks, and operational controls
  • Standardize and centralize accounting operations across regions and entities
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and audit‑ready accounting records
  • Partner with regional controllers and the Singapore Center of Excellence for alignment and compliance
  • Drive process optimization and finance transformation initiatives
  • Manage operational KPIs and coach a growing team

The Successful Applicant

Successful Candidate

  • Strong leadership experience in Shared Services / GBS / Finance Operations, preferably in multi‑entity environments
  • Deep expertise across AP, AR, General Accounting, and Fixed Assets
  • Proven experience building teams, structures, and standardized processes from scratch
  • Skilled in audit support, governance, documentation, and control design
  • Comfortable collaborating with global stakeholders across time zones
  • Strong process improvement mindset and ability to implement scalable frameworks
  • Hands‑on, adaptable, and effective in fast‑growing, transformation‑driven environments
  • Willing to work onsite in Quezon City four (4) days per week in a morning shift setup

What's on Offer

The Head of Finance role provides a rare opportunity to build and lead a pioneer Shared Services function supporting a global payments network. With direct exposure to regional leaders and multi‑entity operations, this role offers high visibility and strategic influence. You will own the design and operationalization of core accounting processes, driving consistency, governance, and scalability across regions. This position is ideal for finance operations leaders who enjoy building structure from the ground up. The role is based in Quezon City, with a required 4‑day onsite schedule to anchor the growing Manila finance hub.

Contact
Juan Dela Cruz
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6977662
Phone number
+63277955008

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Quezon City
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Juan Dela Cruz
Consultant contact
+63277955008
Job Reference
JN-032026-6977662
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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