Chief Financial officer

Job Description : CFO PHILIPPINES An exhilarating opportunity has arisen for a Chief Financial Officer role in one of the leading healthcare manufacturing companies in South Luzon. This dynamic position offers the chance to be part of a thriving business, contributing significantly to its success. The CFO will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and controlling the Country Finance functions, thereby supporting management decision-making processes and contributing to the achievement of business objectives. What you’ll do: As the Chief Financial Officer, you will report directly to the President. Your role will involve shaping the local finance department strategy within the overall country context, underpinning the success of the business. Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the organisation’s long-term objectives and support sustainable growth. Optimise capital structure by managing equity and debt fundraising efforts, including private equity placements, bank loans, and working capital solutions. Support strategic initiatives such as market expansion projects, mergers and acquisitions activity, and digital transformation efforts by providing sound financial guidance. Collaborate closely with the CEO/President and other members of the executive team on high-level business decisions that drive organisational success. Continuously improve financial processes, systems, tools, techniques and the internal control framework Ensure proper billing and cash collection processes are in place Analyse complex issues in finance and adapt existing methods Promote cost-efficient operations with focus on identifying cost-saving measures Manage internal & external audits as well as compliance to all local statutory requirements Recruit, manage, motivate, coach and develop key members of finance team What you bring: The ideal candidate for this Chief Finance Officer role should bring extensive experience from a pharmaceutical organisation with a strategic vision of Finance At least 15 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting from a pharmaceutical organisation either on a manufacturing or distributorship model Experience as a Finance Head or equivalent for minimum five years Degree in Accounting / Finance, preferably with MBA & audit qualification Professional accountancy qualification (CPA or equivalent) Track record of leading successful equity and debt fundraising initiatives—including private equity deals, bank negotiations, mezzanine financing arrangements, or working capital facilities—is vital. Game changer attitude with a hands-on profile Business orientation with strategic vision of Finance connected to the business Experience in Construction is a plus

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