Assistant Manager/Manager, Finance

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Dole is one of the world's largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruits, with a growing line of quality packaged and frozen foods. Dole’s dedication to quality is a commitment solidly backed by: comprehensive programs for food safety, scientific crop protection programs, stringent quality control measures, state-of-the-art production and transportation technologies, continuous improvement through research and innovation, and dedication to the safety of their employees, communities and the environment.

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

Job Purpose

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead finance planning and analysis operations, governance & compliance of one commercial plant.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities This role is responsible to: Lead and provide financial transparency of the financial reporting to the stakeholders Oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with policies and procedures Lead, coordinate and drive action for budgeting, forecasting and business case development Partner with the business to continuously drive to meet and exceed budget targets for the fiscal year Set-up and continuously simplify the finance operations, and develop robust governance frameworks Work with production sites to ensure product cost is within budget to ensure healthy gross margin Support the team to navigate through financial, compliance and tax implications of business decisions and explore opportunities on how to optimise or minimise cost to the business. Identify and address financial risks and opportunities Review and negotiate all supplier/customer/partner contracts, together with the legal team

Required Skills/Qualifications Accounting/Finance degree qualification is required. >10 years of finance/accounting experience. Sound Knowledge of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow management, and general finance and budgeting Experience with corporate governance and internal controls Detail-driven, strategic, motivated, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic situations Highly proficient at project planning, budgeting, and oversight

This position is open to qualified candidates across Mindanao. While the job posting may indicate Davao City as the location, we welcome applications from candidates residing in any region within Mindanao.

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