VBP

Head of Finance Operations

VBP  •  Cebu City, PH (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

of the Role

The Head of Finance Operations leads financial and accounting strategy, planning, reporting, and controls for the organization.

This role oversees all finance and accounting operations, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and drives continuous process improvements aligned with VBP objectives as an outsourcing services provider.

Main responsibilities include:

  1. Provide financial insights to both PH and AU leadership to support business decisions.
  2. Maintain consistent financial practices, policies, and controls that meet both local and Australian requirements.
  3. Oversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
  4. Ensure compliance with Philippine financial reporting standards (PFRS), BIR regulations, SEC requirements, and outsourcing/BPO industry guidelines.
  5. Coordinate statutory audits, tax filings, and external financial reviews.
  6. Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
  7. Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast; recommend corrective actions where necessary.
  8. Provide financial guidance on pricing strategies, client proposals, contract negotiations, and cost analysis.
  9. Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing finance and accounting teams.
  10. Design, implement, and monitor risk management frameworks and internal control systems.

Requirements

  • Graduate of bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • ICAA, CPA license (highly preferred)
  • At least 10 years progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior team leadership
  • Experience in BPO/outsourcing or shared services
  • Exposure to cross-border finance, international reporting, or offshore collaboration
  • Familiarity with Australian GST, BAS, IAS, payroll, and superannuation
  • Advanced proficiency in Xero (certification required). Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including international counterparts
  • Advanced knowledge of PFRS and awareness of IFRS/Australian standards
  • ERP and financial system proficiency
  • High ethical standards and integrity

Benefits

  • 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dependents
  • Dental & Optical benefits
  • 2-week paid Christmas vacation
  • 25K Educational Assistance
  • Interest-free company loans
  • Career Development Programs
  • Child-friendly office
  • Hybrid Work Set-up
  • Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM
VBP

About VBP

Built for Advice Firms. Backed by Australian Leaders.

VBP isn’t just familiar with advice firms - we were built for them. Designed specifically for planners, accountants and brokers, we bring together a global delivery team with the backing of Australia’s most experienced financial services executives. The result: deep industry insight and execution you can trust.

As a certified B Corp and founding member of the EOAP, we meet the world’s highest standards for ethics, transparency and impact: so you can partner with a business that balances purpose with performance.

And when it comes to protecting your business, security isn’t optional. We’re ISO 27001 certified, the global gold standard for information security. Our systems and processes safeguard your data, comply with Australian privacy laws and give you complete peace of mind. Because with VBP, security comes standard.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
2013
Website
vbp.au
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