Head of Finance

The role

The Head of Finance will partner with the CEO and executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies. This person will lead budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting while managing the finance team and overseeing accounting operations.

What you will do

• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies.
• Provide commercial insights and strategic recommendations on business initiatives and market expansion.
• Evaluate business performance and identify key growth drivers.
• Bridge business opportunities with product development by assessing commercial viability.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and operating plans.
• Establish and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly financial performance reports.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses.
• Oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and the integrity of financial records.
• Build, lead, and mentor a lean, high-performing finance team.

Required qualifications

• A recognised Accounting/Finance Degree/relevant certification (e.g. CPA/chartered account equivalent is required)
• Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• A natural leader who displays integrity, humility and responsibility, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and across business unit
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Solid analytical and decision-making skill

Nice to have

• Experience in completing IPO's, M&A's, Capital Financing and Fund Raising

Benefits

• International work environment and flat organization
• Team culture - highly practical and results oriented
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• Competitive salary

About the company

BJAK is a mobile-first insurance platform in Southeast Asia. The company aims to help people plan, save, and grow their money through various financial services.