Manager, Strategic Finance

Airwallex · San Francisco, CA · 2 wk ago

HybridFinance$140k–$180k/yrFull-time

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

Build and maintain robust financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support strategic planning and day-to-day operational decision-making
Shape and communicate the company’s financial narrative through materials for investor updates, board presentations, and internal leadership reviews
Support capital markets readiness by building financial scenarios, aligning internal metrics to external positioning, and preparing for potential fundraising or strategic transactions
Partner with business leaders to evaluate the financial feasibility and strategic implications of key initiatives, including market expansion, product development, and strategic transactions such as partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A
Analyse business performance to identify drivers, surface issues, and drive actions that strengthen execution and enable sustained, profitable growth
Evaluate capital deployment across teams and initiatives, and support investment decisions that align with the company’s strategic goals and long-term priorities
Provide financial and strategic support on high-impact, cross-functional projects
Improve internal finance processes, reporting, and tools to enhance transparency, decision-making, and execution discipline across the 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience across strategic finance, management consulting, investment banking, or private equity
Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills, with the ability to build and adapt models for strategic and operational decision-making
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex problems, distill business implications, and develop actionable recommendations
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams
Prowess in taking ownership and driving end-to-end execution, even in ambiguous or evolving contexts
Strong commercial judgment and a clear understanding of how businesses grow and scale

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications help you stand out, but are not mandatory.

Experience in high-growth environments, ideally within the Technology space
Have worked in top-tier management consulting, investment banking, or private equity firms
Familiarity with SQL, business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau), and/or working with large, complex datasets across functions and regions

Skills

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex problems, distill business implications, and develop actionable recommendations
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams
Prowess in taking ownership and driving end-to-end execution, even in ambiguous or evolving contexts
Strong commercial judgment and a clear understanding of how businesses grow and scale

Benefits

At Airwallex, we offer a competitive compensation range of $140K - $180K.

Pay

Compensation Range: $140K - $180K

Schedule

This role is based in San Francisco.