Chief Financial Officer

The role

The Chief Financial Officer will shape and lead the financial strategy for the Colombian business as it scales into a licensed financial institution. This role involves building the financial model, processes, reporting infrastructure, and control environment from the ground up.

What you will do

• Lead the overall financial strategy of the company
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Colombia GAAP accounting standards
• Oversee reporting processes and standards for Colombia regulators
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, regulators, and investors
• Develop and execute capital structure strategy
• Supervise treasury operations, liquidity management, and capital allocation
• Provide strategic support for fundraising activities and investor relations
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive business performance
• Ensure sound tax planning and oversee financial risk management

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a financial leadership role within banking
• Solid understanding of a bank's balance sheet, key regulatory ratios, accounting of securities portfolios, loans, and hedge accounting principles
• Expertise in FP&A and forecasting
• Ability to build a bank's P&L and balance sheet model from scratch
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting
• Familiarity with corporate governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload in line with tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure

Nice to have

• Experience in treasury and corporate taxation

Benefits

• Relocation support to our hub in Colombia, with assistance for the employee and their family
• Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
• Healthcare Coverage
• Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
• Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
• Vacation Policy: Annual leave and paid sick leave as per applicable policies

About the company

Platacard is launching operations in Colombia from scratch. The company is building a financial model, processes, and reporting infrastructure to scale into a licensed financial institution.