Where do you see yourself in five years, and how does this Corporate Finance Associate role fit into that path?

Situation

I have always been drawn to roles that sit at the intersection of numbers and business direction. While I am early in my career, I have noticed that Ayala grows its planning talent, and the Corporate Planning Manager position is a natural step up from this associate track.

Task

I needed to define a realistic progression that shows I am committed to mastering the fundamentals before aiming for managerial responsibilities.

Action

I plan to spend my first two years learning the financial and planning rhythms at the holding level, working closely with Treasury, Finance, and Accounting to understand how portfolio decisions are made. In years three to five, I aim to take ownership of parts of the planning cycle for a set of subsidiaries, eventually growing into a role where I can lead strategic projects.

Result

This path would allow me to become a trusted internal resource, and I believe the Corporate Finance Associate role is the ideal launchpad because it directly reports to Corporate Planning, giving me visibility into how strategy is shaped at the top level.