Head of Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee Viya Health's global finance operations spanning 17 markets.

• Take charge of annual financial planning, budgeting, performance management, and commercial finance.

• Create annual budgets, multi-year business strategies, and rolling forecasts.

• Conduct monthly business reviews and implement corrective measures for underperformance.

• Evaluate investment proposals and construct scenario models for growth, financing, and capital allocation choices.

• Manage pricing and margin governance, monitoring unit economics by brand, market, and channel.

• Establish and enhance financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Supervise the Controller's output and review and approve consolidated financial statements.

• Ensure readiness for audits and lead the year-end audit process.

• Maintain statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance across all operational countries.

• Direct the finance systems roadmap and KPI data management.

• Report overall financial performance to the President and senior leadership team.

• Prepare financial narratives for Board meetings and materials for investors and funders.

• Generate investor and funder reports, ensuring covenant compliance and financial disclosures.

• Provide accountability for HealthX Partners group and manage restricted grant reporting.

• Produce quarterly MD&A reports, ensuring accurate treatment of grants, impact investments, and earned revenue streams.

• Handle cash forecasting, liquidity management, foreign exchange exposure, and fund repatriation.

• Maintain relationships with banks, treasury, lenders, and investors.

• Lead initiatives for future capital raising, debt facilities, and inventory financing.

• Establish intercompany funding, transfer pricing, and treasury policies.

• Identify performance risks and opportunities, managing business adaptations with market and business leaders.

• Develop processes, tools, and agreements that support business management and financial oversight.

• Provide financial modeling, analysis, and counsel to inform strategic decisions and market expansion.

• Oversee tax management and inter-entity invoicing processes.

• Conduct financial due diligence for partnerships, grants, and investment structures.

• Manage finance aspects of legal entity and holding company structures, tax planning, restructuring, and new market entry.

• Supervise the finance team, which includes the Controller, Strategic Financial Analyst, and regional finance leads.

• Develop the finance operating model, clarifying ownership and decision-making rights.

• Lead capacity-building initiatives across Viya Health.

• Collaborate with the COO on sales and operations planning, inventory policies, and working capital management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including senior finance leadership in an international context.

• At least 5 years of supervisory experience.

• Experience in building or restructuring a finance function, including team, controls, systems, and operating models, preferably in a growth-stage company with revenues between $25 million and $150 million.

• Practical experience with debt facilities, covenant management, and reporting for lenders or investors.

• Commercial experience with P&L management and ownership of process improvements.

• Strong financial and operational modeling capabilities.

• Excellent financial management and risk assessment skills.

• Proven experience in making investment recommendations, conducting scenario analysis, and engaging with senior leadership.

• Background in technology, health, or consumer goods sectors operating across multiple markets/geographies.

• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidated financial management.

• Familiarity with blended-finance structures and reporting on grants, impact investments, equity, and earned revenue.

• Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to diagnose complex issues, develop solutions, and communicate strategic actions effectively.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven track record of presenting financial performance and strategic financial narratives to investors, Board members, or donor audiences.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Infor Lawson, and experience with database warehousing or OLAP.

• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables and complex functions.

• Familiarity with data query tools is preferred.

• Experience within a group or holding company structure with shared services is preferred.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish or French is an asset.

• Genuine alignment with Viya Health's mission.

• Understanding of women's health access in lower-middle-income markets is advantageous.

• A Master's Degree is preferred.

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is desired.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work-life balance.

• Competitive leave package.

• Remote work arrangement available, subject to manager approval based on location.

• 10–25% international travel required.