Head of Finance

Atome; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,800,000 - 7,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Atome Financial is seeking a Head of Finance for our Philippines office to lead the financial strategy, planning, and execution. You will partner with the Country CEO and Group Finance to drive capital management, regulatory compliance, and performance improvements.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and stakeholder communication with regulators, banks, and investors. A CPA/CFA/MBA and 12+ years of experience in finance are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial strategy, planning, and execution for our Philippines Office.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support growth and initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models.
• Develop relationships with regulators, auditors, and banks.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team in the Philippines.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CPA/CFA/MBA preferred

Job description

Headquartered in Singapore, Atome Financial is building a world-class tech enabled financial services platform that is the best companion of our customers lifetime. As a part of the Advance Intelligence Group, a Series D fintech unicorn and ranked Top 10 on LinkedIn’s 2023 Top Singapore StartUps list with over 1,400+ staff worldwide, we are united by a shared vision and purpose: to Advance with Intelligence for a Better Life--for our customers, colleagues and communities.

Atome Financial operates in 5 ASEAN markets (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand). We have 3 key products:

Atome BNPL: A leading buy now pay later brand in ASEAN and partners over thousands of online and offline brands

Atome Card: A paylater anywhere card.

Kredit Pintar: A leading Indonesia digital lending apps, regulated and supervised by Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK).

Our culture is built on values that are core to who we are and what we stand for:

1. We foster an INNOVATION mindset

2. We achieve results with EFFICIENCY and excellence

3. We take pride in the QUALITY of our work

4. We uphold INTEGRITY in all we do

5. We embrace COLLABORATION to work across business lines and borders

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial strategy, planning, and execution for our Philippines Office
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the preparation and management of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements (BSP and other relevant authorities).
• Oversee statutory reporting, audits, and risk management processes.
• Develop strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and financial institutions.

Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic partner to the Country CEO and Group Finance leadership.
• Support commercial decision-making by providing financial modeling, business cases, and ROI analysis.
• Partner with business units to optimize revenue, costs, and profitability.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Oversee capital management, liquidity planning, and debt funding structures.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and other financial stakeholders.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team in the Philippines.
• Develop talent within the finance function and drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial services and fintech sector, preferably with exposure to digital banking or lending.
• Deep understanding of BSP regulations and experience managing regulatory relationships.
• Proven track record in financial strategy, business partnering, and capital management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, and entrepreneurial environment.