Service Manager - Finance

Role summary

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The Service Manager – Finance is expected to oversee finance operations, reporting, controls, reconciliations, budgeting support, and service delivery within a Shangri-La property or shared-services environment. Requirements typically include a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, relevant hotel or corporate finance experience, strong knowledge of accounting procedures, and proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Excel. The successful candidate should be organized, analytical, commercially aware, and confident when working with department heads, auditors, and colleagues. Leadership, accuracy, confidentiality, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to Shangri-La’s service standards are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its brands include Shangri-La, Traders, Kerry Hotels, and JEN. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, comfortable accommodation, high-quality dining, wellness facilities, and carefully designed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees typically work in a structured, multicultural environment with strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational standards, integrity, teamwork, and professional development. Finance team members support the accuracy, compliance, and commercial performance that enable each property to operate effectively.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong employment opportunities in hotels, tourism, finance, business services, technology, healthcare, and retail. Major career hubs include Manila, Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and resort destinations such as Boracay and Palawan. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, English-speaking, and influenced by Malay, Spanish, American, and Asian traditions. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally affordable food, transport, and domestic travel, although Manila housing and traffic can be challenging. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly coordinated through the Bureau of Immigration; requirements depend on nationality and contract. New arrivals should confirm tax, health insurance, housing, and local registration arrangements with the employer. Domestic flights and ferries connect the main islands, making weekend travel accessible.