Global Finance Director
Hong Kong, SAR / Shanghai, China / Hong Kong / Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Finance – Corporate Finance /
Full-time Employee /
Hybrid
We are seeking a highly experienced Finance Director to lead and scale our global finance team. This role will oversee all aspects of financial management, with a strong focus on the Philippines (our primary market), while also supporting our businesses in Thailand, Brazil, and others.
The Finance Director will be a key member of the leadership team, driving strategic financial planning, ensuring compliance with local and global regulatory requirements, and enabling sustainable growth through sound financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Financial Strategy & Planning
- Lead the development of financial strategies aligned with Coins.ph’s growth objectives.
- Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across all markets.
- Provide insights and recommendations to the CEO and executive leadership team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- 2. Financial Operations & Control
- Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, and financial reporting functions for all entities.
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance with IFRS/GAAP, and adherence to local tax and regulatory requirements (especially BSP requirements in the Philippines).
- Optimize capital allocation, cash flow management, and working capital efficiency.
- 3. Global Oversight with PH Focus
- Manage the finance team in the Philippines as the central finance hub, while providing oversight and support for finance operations in Thailand, Brazil, and other markets.
- Ensure consistent financial processes, policies, and systems are implemented across all geographies.
- Partner with local GMs and country leads to provide strategic financial guidance.
- 4. Leadership & Team Development
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing global finance team.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Compliance, Risk, and Business Development) to enable business growth.
- 5. External Stakeholder Management
- Lead relationships with auditors, tax advisors, regulators, and external partners.
- Support investor reporting and fundraising activities.
- Represent Coins.ph in financial discussions with key partners, banks, and regulators.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; CPA or CFA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 4 years in a senior finance management role.
- Proven track record in fintech, payments, or financial services industry.
- Deep knowledge of Philippine financial regulations (BSP, BIR, SEC), with exposure to international markets.
- Strong expertise in financial strategy, corporate finance, treasury, and tax.
- Experience leading regional or global finance teams in a fast-scaling environment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical mindset, with ability to balance detail orientation with strategic vision.
