Finance Business Analyst (Strategic Land Investments and Management)

Job Purpose and ObjectivesThe Finance Business Analyst for Strategic Land Investments and Management serves as the bridge between finance and business operations, providing relevant data analysis, forecasting, and strategic insights to help businesses make better financial decisions and improve financial performance.Job Responsibilities and Tasks:Financial Planning & AnalysisGathers and provides data inputs to be used in the preparation of the operating business plansMonitors financial performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areasComputes for the cash flows, internal rate of returns, net present values and yields per hectare per land use/projectBudgeting, Forecasting and Business Performance ReportingCreates dashboards and reports for the business units in scopePrepares monthly management reports, including but not limited to land utilization reports, leasing occupancy rates, KPIs, and variance analysis against budgets and forecastsSupports the annual budgeting process of the business units in scopeHelps departments prepare accurate forecasts and analyze deviations from budgetTracks metrics like revenue, costs, profitability, and efficiency to identify trends and variancesRevenue, Cost and Profitability Analysis and Optimization Works closely with business development, sales and marketing and operating teams to evaluate product profitability, promotional effectiveness and pricing strategiesAssesses financial performance of projectsRecommends product/service discontinuation, repositioning, or investment based on margin analysisStrategic Planning and Business SupportProvides data-driven insights and assists in business case development to support the business units’ strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, joint ventures or divestituresIdentifies inefficiencies in financial or operational processesControl and GovernancePromotes best practices in financial management, controls, and reportingEnsures compliance with internal policies, as aligned with approved Governance policies, accounting standards, and other regulatory guidelinesRaises financial, planning and/or other risks and proposes mitigating measures to address themAssists in the conduct of external audits of entities in scopeStakeholder CollaborationActs as a liaison between finance, legal, business development, commercial and operations teamsTranslates business requirements into financial terms and vice versaJob Specifications:Accounting or finance graduate or any related business courseAt least 2 years experience in finance/accounting, financial analysis, accounting, or business analysisExperience in land holdings and/or real estate is highly preferredAdvanced skills in Microsoft ExcelHas experience using an ERP and other Microsoft Office applicationsIn depth in finance, accounting processes & control principles; ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reportsWell-versed in Philippine Financial Reporting Standard (PFRS), statutory reporting and tax compliances. Keen attention to detailsGood communication and interpersonal skills Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and conductAble to provide clear concise reports and analysisStrategic approach in recommendations; can think outside the boxAble to collaborate well with othersAgility and adaptability to the fast-paced nature of the business and to manage concurrent needs