Job description
Vestas is seeking a Finance Senior Team Lead to join our dynamic Shared Service Center in Manila, leading the Intercompany and Record to Report (R2R) functions. This role provides strategic financial leadership, drives process improvements, and partners with global finance teams to ensure accurate and timely close. You will oversee a talented team and help shape the financial control environment that supports Vestas’ ambitious growth agenda.
In this role, you will lead the Intercompany accounting stream under the Head of Record to Report, delivering high-quality financial statements, reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, and reliable management reporting. You will mentor and develop team members, foster a culture of accountability, and collaborate with business partners across regions to align on policy, timing, and data integrity.
Key responsibilities include driving standardization of R2R processes, reducing cycle times, improving data quality, and ensuring adherence to local accounting standards and corporate policies. You will coordinate with internal and external auditors, oversee system controls and ERP configurations related to intercompany activity, and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to influence financial outcomes in a multinational environment, work with diverse stakeholders, and advance your leadership career within Vestas.
We offer a collaborative, fast-paced work culture, competitive compensation, and robust opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a people-focused, data-driven finance professional with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering results, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Lead and mentor the Intercompany team within the Record to Report (R2R) function, ensuring accurate intercompany settlements and eliminations.
- Own end-to-end month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets and intercompany reconciliations, and timely reporting.
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of R2R processes, controls, and data quality to reduce close cycle times.
- Collaborate with global finance partners to deliver accurate financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate policies; support internal and external audits and SOX-like controls where applicable.
- Oversee ERP system configurations and data integrity related to intercompany activity; champion data governance and process automation.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for close efficiency, accuracy, and quality; provide actionable insights to leadership.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional credential is preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, with strong R2R and intercompany expertise; prior team leadership is a plus.
- Deep knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) and IFRS; solid understanding of local GAAP and audit requirements.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and financial consolidation tools; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record in leading, coaching, and developing finance teams; excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- Ability to work in a multinational environment, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.