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Finance Manager at Activate Talent. Finance Manager. Location:. Remote. . Employment Type:. Full-Time. Role Overview. We are hiring a . Finance Manager. to lead and manage all day-to-day financial operations, with a strong focus on . cost control, invoice scrutiny, vendor management, and margin optimization. .. While we partner with an external accounting firm for bookkeeping, taxes, and reconciliations, this role is deeply embedded internally—owning real-time financial workflows, enforcing internal controls, and partnering cross-functionally to support smart, profitable decision-making.. Core Responsibilities. Day-to-Day Financial Management. Own and manage daily invoice review and approvals, flagging errors, out-of-scope charges, or cost anomalies . Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely vendor payments and tracking aged invoices . Coordinate weekly check runs and flag unusual trends or non-standard requests . Vendor & Expense Oversight. Review and reconcile invoices across manufacturing, 3PL, marketing, software, and freelance vendors . Track department-level spend (Marketing, Operations, R&D) and enforce budget adherence . Conduct detailed line-item reviews to identify waste, duplication, or overspend . Work directly with vendors to clarify charges, correct errors, and renegotiate terms when needed . Profitability & Margin Analysis. Monitor gross margins by sales channel on an ongoing basis . Track COGS fluctuations (ingredients, packaging, logistics, fulfillment) . Evaluate promotional performance (bundles, sales, campaigns) and model net profit impact . Identify margin improvement opportunities and present actionable recommendations . Forecasting & Financial Modeling. Develop and maintain rolling 3–6 month financial forecasts, updated monthly . Build scenario-based models for initiatives such as PO scaling, hiring, and expansion . Align forecast assumptions with inventory cycles, operational plans, and sales trends . KPI Reporting & Strategic Finance. Prepare and maintain monthly financial dashboards and executive summaries . Track key KPIs including gross margin, LTV:CAC, refund rate, burn rate, expense ratios, and channel profitability . Partner closely with leadership to connect financial insights with marketing and operational performance . Compliance & Controls. Collaborate with external accountants on reconciliations, journal entries, and tax filings . Manage sales tax, use tax, multi-state filings, business license renewals, and vendor 1099s . Develop and enforce internal controls, including payment approvals, PO systems, and documentation standards . Support insurance documentation, audits, and legal reviews as needed . Cross-Functional Collaboration. Partner with Operations on inventory spend, inbound POs, reorder timing, and freight costs . Work with HR on payroll alignment, reimbursements, and benefits spend tracking . Support Product Development with ingredient and packaging cost analysis and pricing guidance . Align with Marketing on budget pacing, CAC tracking, and campaign profitability . Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required) . 5–8 years of hands-on financial management experience, ideally within DTC, CPG, or ecommerce . Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets . Experience using tools such as QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Ramp, or similar platforms . Exceptional attention to detail and willingness to review invoices and financial data daily . Proven experience in budget planning, expense tracking, and margin forecasting . Comfortable working in a fast-paced, founder-led startup environment . Strong communication skills with the ability to partner proactively across teams and vendors . Bonus Qualifications. CPA or MBA . Experience with Amazon, Shopify Plus, or TikTok Shop analytics . Prior exposure to NetSuite, Sage, or other mid-market ERP systems . Familiarity with cost accounting for physical products . Company Location: Philippines.