Head of Finance / Financial Controller

Role Overview

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, and compliance
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance processes
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk monitoring
• Coordinate audits and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting partners
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes
• Support leadership with financial analysis, scenario modeling, and performance insights
• Monitor business performance against budgets and identify risks and opportunities
• Improve visibility into operational and financial KPIs across the business
• Drive efficiency and discipline across G&A spending, procurement, and vendor management
• Partner with department leaders to align budgets with business priorities
• Implement systems, processes, and reporting structures that can scale with company growth
• Support finance transformation and automation initiatives where appropriate
• Support preparation of board and investor reporting materials
• Assist with financial due diligence, fundraising support, and data room preparation as needed
• Contribute financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance team and external finance providers
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally to improve financial literacy and budget ownership across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred
• 8–12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally across high-growth startups and structured environments
• Strong controllership and accounting foundation, including financial reporting, compliance, treasury, and internal controls
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A processes
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, audit processes, and financial governance
• Experience managing external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting partners
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on operator with high attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with multi-entity or international finance operations is a plus
• Excited by the opportunity to help scale a mission-driven company redefining mental health care across Asia Pacific and globally
• Open to Singapore (hybrid), Malaysia (hybrid), Philippines (remote) and Indonesia (remote)

Benefits

• Global company – work in a diverse environment with people from nearly 20 countries
• Generous leave policy – time off to rest and recharge
• Christmas week off – company-wide break during Christmas, separate from annual leave
• Birthday leave – enjoy a day off on your birthday
• Quarterly mental health days – one day off every quarter to focus on your wellbeing
• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits your lifestyle and goals
• Work-life balance – a culture that values personal time and long-term wellness
• Medical coverage – comprehensive insurance for peace of mind
• Performance bonus – high performance is recognised and rewarded
• Development budget
• annual allowance to support your professional development
• Mental health support – premium coaching access to our mental health app and resources & dedicated budget for clinical and psychiatric care
• Socials and communities – regular non-work events/activities to connect and have fun together