Head of Finance

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

📋 Description

• Oversee Viya Health’s global finance function and team across 17 markets.

• Direct the annual financial planning, budgeting, performance management, commercial finance, multi-year business plans, and rolling forecasts.

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

• Evaluate investment proposals, create scenario models, and provide guidance on growth, financing, and capital allocation.

• 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 approve consolidated financial statements.

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

• Oversee delegation of authority along with statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance across operating countries.

• Manage the finance systems roadmap and KPI data.

• Report financial performance to the President and senior leadership, and prepare materials for the Board and investors/funders.

• Deliver reports to investors, funders, and the HealthX Partners group, including covenant compliance and restricted grant reporting.

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

• Handle cash forecasting, liquidity, foreign exchange exposure, and fund repatriation across entities and currencies.

• Cultivate banking, treasury, lender, and investor relationships.

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

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

• Monitor financial metrics, identify risks and opportunities, and collaborate with market and business leads for adaptation.

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

• Offer financial modeling, analysis, and advice for strategic decisions and new market entry.

• Supervise tax management and inter-entity invoicing.

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

• Manage the finance aspects of the legal entity and holding company structure, tax planning, and restructuring.

• Lead finance initiatives for new market entry, entity setup, and partnerships.

• Oversee the finance team, including the Controller, Strategic Financial Analyst, and regional finance leads, while providing dotted-line leadership to market Finance and Operations managers.

• Develop the finance operating model along with ownership and decision rights across global, regional, and market levels.

• Identify, nurture, and lead capacity building initiatives.

• Collaborate with the COO 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) is preferred.

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

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

• At least 5 years of supervisory experience.

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

• Hands-on experience with debt facilities, covenant management, and reporting to lenders or investors.

• Commercial experience with P&L Management and a track record of process improvements.

• Exceptional financial and operational modeling capabilities.

• Strong financial management and risk assessment skills.

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

• Familiarity with a tech, health, or consumer goods business operating across multiple markets/geographies with a service and sales function.

• Expertise 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 able to report credibly against grant, impact investment, equity, and earned revenue.

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

• Excellent strategic and analytical abilities.

• Proficient in diagnosing complex problems, generating effective solutions, and communicating strategic actions.

• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.

• Comfortable with organizational evolution and capable of building systems and processes in real time.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences.

• Proven experience in presenting financial performance and strategic financial narratives to investors, Board members, or donor audiences.

• Practical knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Infor Lawson, as well as database warehousing or OLAP is preferred.

• Expert user of Excel, including pivot tables and advanced functions.

• Familiarity with data query tools is preferred.

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

• Fluent English is required; Spanish or French is an asset.

• Genuine alignment with Viya Health's mission.

• Understanding of women’s health access context in lower-middle-income markets is an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Competitive leave package.

• Pay and benefits are commensurate with the role and practices of the local office for hires outside the U.S.

• 10–25% international travel.