Finance Analyst - Fp&A

Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Location: Remote (Philippines)

Hours: Standard Philippines working hours

Compensation: PHP 35,000–50,000/month based on experience, plus quarterly performance bonuses

About Scale Suite

Scale Suite (www.scalesuite.com.au) is a dynamic Australian startup delivering scalable finance and HR solutions for fast-growing small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Our plug-in finance team combines professional expertise with startup agility, empowering businesses to save time, reduce costs, and thrive.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Finance Analyst to work alongside our Senior Financial Analyst and CEO to deliver monthly financial reporting packs for Australian SME clients. You'll be hands-on with data extraction, analysis, and presentation-quality outputs, building the foundation for a career in FP&A while gaining exposure to a wide range of industries and Australian business practices.

This role suits someone technically strong who enjoys turning messy data into clear insights and polished deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Extract and consolidate financial data from Xero and other systems to support month-end reporting
• Prepare draft P&L summaries, variance analyses, and trend commentary for Senior Analyst review
• Load budgets into Xero and prepare budget vs actual reporting and commentary
• Build and maintain revenue, cost, and cash flow analyses across multiple client portfolios
• Create presentation-ready slides and visualisations for monthly financial packs
• Reconcile aged receivables and payables, flagging anomalies and overdue items
• Support cash flow forecasting by gathering inputs and updating rolling models
• Maintain data accuracy across client files, ensuring consistency between source systems and reports
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis as client needs arise

Requirements

Professional Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a reputable Philippine university
• CPA Philippines (licensed), or another relevant qualification (e.g. CFA, FMVA, or similar valuation/forecasting certification)
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial analysis (Big 4, mid-tier firm, or corporate finance team preferred)
• Strong academic record demonstrating analytical capability

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets including advanced formulas, conditional formatting, and charts
• Comfortable learning new systems. We'll train you on Xero, but you should pick things up quickly
• Experience creating professional presentations (PowerPoint or Google Slides)
• Exposure to data visualisation or dashboarding a plus

Personal Attributes

• Meticulous attention to detail. You catch the error before it reaches the client
• Clear communicator who can explain numbers to non-finance audiences
• Organised and able to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously
• Takes ownership of deliverables rather than waiting to be told what to do
• Genuinely curious about how businesses work

What We Offer

• Mentorship & Growth: Work directly with our Senior Financial Analyst and Australian leadership, with a clear path to senior roles as we scale
• Paid Training: Xero certification, Australian tax fundamentals, and ongoing professional development
• International Exposure: Gain experience with Australian SMEs across property, tech, hospitality, professional services, and more
• Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the Philippines with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Google Workspace, Xero)
• Performance Bonuses: Quarterly incentives tied to quality and client satisfaction
• Travel Opportunity: Top performers may travel to Sydney for client and team collaboration

How to Apply

Email hello@scalesuite.com.au with:

• Your CV (PDF format)
• Answers to these questions (in the body of your email):
• Question 1: Walk us through how you would approach preparing a monthly P&L variance analysis for a client you've never worked with before. What information would you need, and what would your process be?
• Question 2: Describe a time you identified an error in financial data. How did you find it, and what did you do?

CRITICAL: Applications via job boards, LinkedIn, or any method other than email will be automatically rejected. We need people who read instructions carefully. It's essential for finance accuracy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• Professional development assistance
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote