Regional Finance Manager

Job Description:

Our client is a rapidly growing financial technology firm transforming the way individuals and businesses access financial services. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and customer experience, they are expanding across the region and are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to strengthen their financial operations and support strategic growth. They are located in the Central Business District area.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for regional entities.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis to support business performance and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key financial metrics, variances, and trends, and present insights to leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts for the region.
• Work closely with business units to align financial plans with operational goals.
• Track financial performance against budgets and forecast projections.
• Ensure full compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and audit requirements in all markets under scope.
• Coordinate with local finance teams or outsourced partners across multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Act as a strategic partner to regional GMs, product heads, and operations teams.
• Provide financial advice and models to support new product launches, pricing strategies, and market entry assessments.
• Assist in evaluating investment opportunities and financial risks.
• Streamline financial processes and enhance internal controls across regional operations.
• Leverage fintech tools and automation to improve reporting speed and accuracy.
• Support ERP implementation or upgrades as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a regional role, ideally within fintech or tech.
• Solid understanding of IFRS/local GAAP, regional tax regimes, and financial operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and agile mindset.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the region.

EA Licence No: 23S1615