Strategic Finance Senior Manager

Company Description

Collectius is Asia's leading fintech company in debt management services with operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and India in which it has a rapidly growing footprint of more than six million customers. The company services consumer and SME non-performing loan portfolios of more than US$7 billion, either purchased by Collectius or held by independent parties.

In a market where an estimated 100 million people are affected by bad debt management practices, Collectius is the market leader and, in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC), establishes the best practices for the industry to follow. The 'Collectius way of Collection' employs a customer centric approach to debt management supported by a data-driven collection platform and powered by machine learning and digital first communication. Collectius plays a key role in ensuring the stability of the financial system in Asia by providing banks and financial institutions the opportunity to offload their non-performing loans, thus strengthening their balance sheets and enabling them to continue extending credit that facilitates economic growth.

Overview

We are looking for a strategic, dynamic, and agile finance leader to join our team as a Strategic Finance Senior Manager. This is a high-impact, hands-on role focused on driving finance transformation initiatives, digitalization of finance processes, and enabling long-term value creation for the Group.

What We're Looking For:

The role requires strong business acumen, excellent analytical thinking, and the ability to drive cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in finance improvement initiatives, investment support, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership.

This role is not focused on fundraising or investor relations — instead, it demands someone with a continuous improvement mindset who can operate at both strategic and execution levels.

Responsibilities
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1. Strategic Finance & Value Creation

• Lead long-range financial planning, dynamic forecasting models, and scenario analysis to support Group-level strategic decisions.

• Develop and maintain strategic finance models to assess profitability, cost structures, and business case economics.

• Identify and drive value creation opportunities through margin improvement, cost optimization, or other relevant levers.

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to translate financial data into strategic recommendations.

• Prepare Board-level materials and strategic papers for senior management decision-making.

2. Finance Digitalization & Process Improvement

• Champion and implement finance digitalization initiatives, including:

• Finance workflow optimization
• Tools for data-driven decision support

• Drive process improvement across treasury, business case review, and internal controls.

• Partner with Financial controlling team, FP&A, IT & Data, and operational teams to streamline finance processes across countries.

• Act as a change agent to standardize finance processes and improve efficiency.

3. Treasury & Capital Efficiency

• Deliver monthly cash position and cash flow forecast reports.

• Cash & Liquidity Management: Optimize cash flow, manage liquidity risk, and ensure sufficient funding for business operations and growth while adhering to corporate financial policies and guidelines.

• Review cash flow forecasts, estimate financing requirements, and recommend appropriate timing and funding types to support the Group's growth initiatives.

• Treasury Operations: Setup regional cash pooling, maintain strong regional banking relationships, oversee and optimize regional bank account management process.

• Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate financial risks related to liquidity, FX, and interest rates while ensuring adherence to treasury policies and regulatory requirements.

• Treasury Systems & Process Improvement: Leverage treasury management systems to enhance automation, improve efficiency, and support digital transformation initiatives in treasury operations.

4. New Investment Coordination (M&A / Portfolio Support)

• Support evaluation and execution of new investments, M&A, and JV opportunities:

• Financial due diligence
• Business case modelling
• Strategic fit analysis

• Collaborate with Legal, Investment, and local finance teams on transaction execution.

• Develop finance integration plans and post-deal performance tracking dashboards.

• Assist with portfolio-level strategic reviews, including liquidity planning and fund repatriation options.

5. Cross-Functional Strategic Projects

• Lead or co-lead finance-related cross-country/cross-functional strategic initiatives.

• Provide strategic and financial support on special projects, operational reviews, and market expansion analysis.

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CFO and Group leadership team on high-impact topics.

• Respond to ad-hoc analytical or strategic queries with high quality and speed.

Job Requirements:

Academic Qualification:

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics or professional qualification in accounting or investment i.e. ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA etc.

Working Experience:

• 4-10 years of experience in strategic finance, management consulting, corporate development, or transformation roles.
• Strong exposure to M&A, business case modelling, and investment analysis.
• Prior experience in financial services or high-growth environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with treasury, financial modelling, and cross-border finance operations.

Skills:

• Highly strategic, adaptable, and commercially minded.
• Ability to work across silos, influence stakeholders, and implement change.
• Proven track record in driving finance improvement or automation projects.
• Strong analytical skills with business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communicator — able to present complex ideas to C-suite stakeholders.
• Self-starter with high ownership, strong judgment, and solution-oriented mindset.

Technical skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong in building financial models.
• Familiar with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and cash management.