Finance Team Lead

The role is under the Finance of Vestas Shared Service Center Manila. Finance SSC is mainly responsible for providing standardized financial services to the region, which includes purchase to pay, order to cash, record to report (General Ledger, Cash Management, Intercompany, Fixed Assets), and controlling and reporting. The teams are expected to work closely with regional finance, other SSC functional areas, and other group finance areas to ensure issues and concerns are addressed in a timely, positive, and high-quality manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of approximately 8-12 employees, building a collaborative, reliable, and accountable work environment
• Plan, organize, and allocate workload effectively to ensure operational efficiency and the timely delivery of all financial outputs
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and effective problem-solving support, ensuring high-quality deliverables and prompt resolution of issues
• Ensure strict compliance with established processes, policies, and internal controls, including the documentation, adherence to, and continuous maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Serve as the primary operational escalation point for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring inquiries and issues are addressed accurately and within agreed service levels
• Monitor, analyze, and track team performance against KPIs and SLAs, identifying operational risks, performance gaps, and corrective actions as needed
• Manage people and administrative responsibilities, including work scheduling, leave and overtime approvals, onboarding support, training coordination, and participation in performance evaluations, in alignment with company policies
• Identify, recommend, and support process improvements, standardization efforts, and control enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service quality
• Participate in or lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the team, the Shared Services Center, or the broader organization
• Align team objectives with functional and SSC operational plans, ensuring contributions support overall business and strategic goals
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture, emphasizing diversity, collaboration, and employee well-being

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Management, or a related field; accounting graduates preferred
• 5-8 years of relevant finance experience, ideally within a Shared Services or BPO environment, or in roles involving cross-cultural collaboration
• 3-5 years of people leadership experience, including team supervision, performance management, coaching, and employee development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Practical experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and resolve issues efficiently amid frequent changes
• Experience working in a BPO or shared services setup and with global stakeholders; demonstrates flexibility in work schedules to support different regions

Competencies

• Good communication skills, particularly in English (both written and verbal), with the ability to clearly articulate issues and ensure effective resolution
• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills, with practical experience in financial analysis, including root cause and variance analysis, insight generation, and actionable recommendations
• Experience managing diverse stakeholders, working effectively across different personalities, and balancing multiple priorities such as core operations, performance management, and improvement initiatives or projects
• Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a growth mindset, with an inclination toward simplicity, continuous improvement, and learning
• Collaborative and takes initiative with a practical, solutions-oriented approach; adjusts effectively to changing circumstances and performs well in complex, high-pressure, and demanding environments
• Customer-focused mindset, while professionally challenging deviations, inconsistencies, or noncompliant requests when necessary
• Strong people leadership capabilities, including talent retention, coaching and development, hiring, team building, and the ability to motivate and inspire others

What we offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful global culture, an attractive compensation package, and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a good future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of experts to join us. We value and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: A broad program of on-the-job training, an ideal platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, colorful team activities, etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to work towards our goals. Choose us, choose a solid future!

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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