Heading the finance function, this role involves partnering with the CEO and executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies, drive business growth, and ensure robust financial management. It suits a finance leader who can balance the pace of a high-growth business with strong financial discipline and governance.
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans
Provide commercial insights and strategic recommendations on business initiatives, investments, market expansion, and new growth opportunities
Evaluate business performance, identify key growth drivers, and challenge business owners to improve efficiency and deliver against targets
Bridge business opportunities with product development by assessing commercial viability, technology capabilities, and regulatory considerations
Support the development and execution of new business opportunities, from initial evaluation and success metrics to operational implementation
Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plans, and cost allocation exercises across the business
Establish and monitor key financial and operational KPIs to track business performance, identify risks, and drive accountability
Deliver timely monthly and quarterly financial performance reports, including revenue, expenses, profitability, and detailed analysis of key business drivers
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning, capital allocation, and investment decisions
Assess major business proposals and initiatives to ensure company resources are allocated effectively and in line with strategic priorities
Keep leadership informed of performance against targets, recommending corrective actions where necessary
Oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and the integrity and accuracy of financial transactions and records
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance frameworks
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, statutory obligations, and regulatory reporting requirements across relevant entities
Oversee accounting separation, entity-level financial reporting, and other reports required by regulatory bodies
Manage cash flow, financial risk, and financial controls to maintain sound financial discipline as the business scales
Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of findings
Build, lead, and mentor a lean, high-performing finance team with a strong focus on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
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Oversee day-to-day finance operations while ensuring the team delivers accurate, timely, and reliable financial information
Strengthen financial systems, reporting processes, and operational controls to support a growing and increasingly complex business
Establish a consistent strategic planning and performance review rhythm, ensuring clear ownership, follow-through, and timely execution of key initiatives
Balance the pace and flexibility required in a high-growth business with robust financial discipline, risk management, and governance
Analyse the performance of the company's business portfolio and identify opportunities to improve returns, optimise costs, and support expansion
Provide financial assessments and recommendations for major investments, new ventures, and strategic initiatives
Support capital allocation, financing strategies, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and IPO-related activities where applicable
Engage senior executives and cross-functional leaders in developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive sustainable business performance
Requirements
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
About the Company
BJAK started in 2019, building the first mobile-first insurance platform, which is now the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia. Today, the company is expanding ways to help people in the region with spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travelling, with a mission to help people get more from their money every day. BJAK has teams working around the world, with over 20 nationalities from its offices and remotely.
