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Full-Time

Head of Strategic Finance & FP&a

Relocate to Singapore

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Airwallex

Airwallex

1,001-5,000 employees

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

Fintech

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Relocation to Singapore is an option.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • A minimum of 15 years of finance experience with 5+ years of experience in a senior Strategic Finance and FP&A role with an investment banking/ equity research background
  • Experience in a high-growth tech/fintech company or global company is a plus
  • Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with senior leadership
  • Experience working independently and navigating ambiguity to deliver outcomes
Responsibilities
  • Forge Strong Alliances with Leadership: Work with executive leaders, delivering vital insights, game-changing recommendations, and concrete action plans to steer the company towards robust financial health and unstoppable growth.
  • Shape the Future with Division Leaders: Collaborate with division heads to craft a visionary long-range projection model. This strategic tool will track Airwallex’s progress toward critical financial milestones and precisely set the stage for annual budget planning. Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning on introducing new programs/strategies.
  • Lead High-Impact Projects: Manage strategic and operational initiatives as they arise, spearheading process improvements through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Your leadership will drive innovation and efficiency across the board. Work closely and directly with executive leadership to support company-wide strategic initiatives.
  • Build and Inspire a world-class FP&A and Strategic Finance team: Assemble and lead a top-tier, globally distributed FP&A and Strategic Finance team. Your leadership will cultivate a high-performance culture and set new financial planning and analysis standards. Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. Its services include multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services work by allowing businesses to conduct transactions in multiple currencies quickly and securely, reducing costs associated with traditional banking methods. Airwallex differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on advanced technology to streamline international transactions, making them faster and more cost-effective. The company's goal is to build a financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy and facilitates seamless global payments.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

Eastern District, Hong Kong

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Airwallex's impressive revenue growth, including a 152% increase in EMEA and 93% in ANZ, highlights its strong market demand and financial health.
  • The integration with QuickBooks and other accounting software platforms simplifies financial management for businesses, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • The company's expansion into retail investment products with Airwallex Yield offers customers attractive returns and flexibility, broadening its service offerings and revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires continuous innovation and differentiation to maintain market share and avoid commoditization.
  • Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions could pose operational risks and increase costs.

What makes Airwallex unique

  • Airwallex's focus on cross-border payment solutions and multi-currency accounts sets it apart from competitors who may not specialize in international transactions.
  • The company's rapid expansion and strong presence in multiple regions, including EMEA and ANZ, demonstrate its ability to scale and adapt to diverse markets.
  • Airwallex's recent acquisition of an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for retail investment products marks its evolution into a comprehensive financial services platform.