Head of Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Oversee Viya Health's global finance department and team across 17 markets.

• Direct annual financial planning, budgeting, performance management, and commercial finance through various entities, markets, and business lines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Maintain year-round audit readiness and lead the year-end audit process.

• Ensure compliance with delegation of authority as well as statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in all operating countries.

• Own the finance systems strategy and KPI data management.

• Report financial performance to the President and senior leadership, and create financial narratives for Board and investor/funder documentation.

• Prepare reporting for investors and funders, including covenant compliance and financial disclosures.

• Deliver reporting for HealthX Partners group and restricted grants.

• Generate quarterly MD&A reports and ensure accurate recording of grants, impact investments, and earned revenue streams.

• Manage cash forecasting, liquidity, foreign exchange exposure, and repatriation of funds across entities and currencies.

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

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

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

• Monitor financial metrics, identify performance risks and opportunities, and collaborate with market and business leaders to adapt.

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

• Provide financial modeling, analysis, and advice for strategic decisions, capital allocation, pricing, and market expansion.

• Supervise tax management and inter-entity invoicing.

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

• Lead finance activities related to legal entity and holding company structures, tax planning, restructuring, new market entry, entity setup, and partnerships.

• Manage the finance team, including the Controller, Strategic Financial Analyst, and regional finance leads for Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

• Develop the finance operating model and define ownership and decision rights at global, regional, and market levels.

• Drive capacity building initiatives across Viya Health.

• Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer on sales and operations planning, inventory policy, and working capital management.

• Travel 10–25%, primarily internationally.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Master's Degree (or international equivalent) preferred.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) desired.

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

• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

• At least 5 years of supervisory experience.

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

• Practical experience with debt facilities, covenant management, and lender or investor reporting.

• Commercial experience with P&L management and process improvement responsibility.

• Exceptional financial and operational modeling abilities.

• Strong financial management and risk assessment skills.

• Experience in recommending investment decisions, conducting scenario analysis, and engaging senior leadership.

• Background in tech, health, or consumer goods sectors operating across multiple markets/geographies with service and sales functions.

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

• In-depth understanding of emerging and developing markets, particularly in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.

• Comfortable with blended finance structures and capable of credibly reporting on grants, impact investments, equity, and earned revenue.

• Previous experience with multi-entity structures, corporate restructuring, or spin-out finance is highly advantageous.

• Outstanding strategic and analytical skills.

• Capable of diagnosing complex issues, developing effective solutions, and communicating strategic actions.

• Exceptional organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines in a dynamic and occasionally ambiguous environment.

• Comfortable with organizational change and developing systems and processes in real time.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Competency in translating complex financial information for diverse audiences.

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

• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Infor Lawson, as well as database warehousing or OLAP.

• Expert level of proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and advanced functions.

• Familiarity with data query tools is preferred.

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

• Fluent in English; 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.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Competitive leave package.

• Pay and benefits are aligned with the local office for applicants hired outside the U.S.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• No recruitment or hiring fees.