Head, Finance

foodpanda (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

At foodpanda, we're on a mission to redefine how food, people, culture and tech are connected. Our panda family consists of problem solvers, designers and thinkers, working around the clock to make foodpanda the most powerful online tool for food convenience in the universe- and we’re just getting started! foodpanda operates in 11 locations worldwide. Through the energy of our teams in all of our offices, we connect lovers of food to our brilliant partners through our amazing riders. We're changing the way food convenience is viewed and experienced worldwide. If you're passionate about good food and great work, you're in the right place.

About this position

The Head of Finance will provide leadership and management of the finance team, offering strategic recommendations and overseeing financial processes to guide the business direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and management of the entire finance team and functions, including FP&A, Reporting, Tax, Payroll and Procurement
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Managing Director and executive management team to guide the direction of the business.
• Advise on long-term business decisions and financial planning
• Manage the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, be responsible for strong internal controls and oversee the preparation of financial reporting
• Establish and develop relations with senior management, regional and global teams, and external partners and stakeholders
• Liaise with the regional finance teams on any financial issues
• Act as a business partner to drive business initiatives and recommend changes for process improvements
• Drive the improvement of control processes, develop strategic, conceptual and operational solutions to finance daily operations
• Be responsible for any ad-hoc analyses/tasks requested from management
• Strategic thinker who possesses solid business acumen and is able to organize and manage multiple priorities

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance / Economics / Business, or other related areas
• At least 8 years of relevant experiences and over 4 years of team management experiences
• Certified member of HKICPA / ACCA or equivalent qualifications with Big 4 experiences is a must
• Experience in food delivery, logistics or transportation industry is a plus
• Fast learner, ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with great project management and follow-through skills, employs a can-do attitude to problem-solving and push for improvements
• Detail-oriented, flexible with hands-on mentality, committed to delivering high quality work product
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to get on with people at all levels and across local, regional and global teams in the organization.
• Strong logical thinking and analytical skills, capable of seeing a situation from multiple perspectives
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Knowledgeable of MS Office and excellent command in Excel is required
• Good knowledge of Google Suite (Google Sheet, Google Doc, Google Slide) is highly preferable