Associate Director, Strategic Finance

About the role

The Finance & Corporate Development team at Airwallex drives the company's financial strategy and growth. Our team focuses on financial planning, analysis, and corporate transactions to ensure Airwallex's long-term success. We collaborate across departments to identify opportunities, manage risks, and execute strategic initiatives. Our goal is to support the company's mission to empower businesses to operate anywhere, anytime.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead strategic financial planning processes, including long-range planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting across business units
• Drive company-level financial insights and narratives, shaping materials for board meetings, investor communications, and executive decision-making
• Lead capital strategy and capital allocation decisions, ensuring resources are deployed effectively against the company’s highest priorities
• Partner with senior leadership (Product, GTM, Operations) to evaluate and influence major strategic initiatives such as new market entry, product investments, pricing strategies, and partnerships
• Oversee business performance analysis, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities while ensuring accountability against targets
• Build, mentor, and scale talent within the Strategic Finance function, raising the bar on analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and execution
• Oversee cross-functional initiatives that improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, and decision-making frameworks across the company
• Enhance finance infrastructure, including reporting systems, tools, and processes to support a global, scaling organization

Requirements

We are looking for individuals with strong analytical foundations, sharp business judgment, and the ability to turn insight into action. The minimum qualifications are essential to succeed in this role. Preferred qualifications help you stand out, but are not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience across strategic finance, management consulting, investment banking, or private equity
• Proven experience operating at a senior level, influencing executives and driving company-wide initiatives
• Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to design and own complex models that inform critical decisions
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability, with a track record of navigating ambiguity and delivering outcomes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership or boards
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring team members and leading cross-functional workstreams
• Strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of business performance drivers in a scaling company

Skills

We are looking for individuals with strong analytical foundations, sharp business judgment, and the ability to turn insight into action. The minimum qualifications are essential to succeed in this role. Preferred qualifications help you stand out, but are not mandatory.

Benefits

At Airwallex, we offer a competitive compensation range of $165K - $225K, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements.

Pay

$165K - $225K

Schedule

Full-time