About the job
The Finance Business Partner (Tiki) is a dynamic, data-driven position bridging Finance, Product, and Strategy to deliver measurable impact. This role diverges from conventional accounting functions by concentrating on the financial dynamics of international logistics. Operating as a strategic advisor, you will interpret intricate transaction data, distill key trends, and generate actionable recommendations to enhance profitability, mitigate foreign exchange exposure, and facilitate seamless expansion into emerging global markets.
Oversee and execute a range of critical duties central to the role, including managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to established protocols. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive operational efficiency, while maintaining rigorous quality standards across all deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess requirements, provide timely updates, and align objectives with organizational goals. Monitor performance metrics to identify trends, mitigate risks, and recommend improvements. Additionally, maintain meticulous documentation, facilitate training sessions, and serve as a liaison between departments to foster seamless communication and workflow continuity.
Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to align pricing strategies with business objectives, ensuring competitive positioning and profitability. The role involves analyzing market trends, conducting cost assessments, and developing pricing models to optimize revenue and market share. Additionally, the position requires fostering relationships with internal teams to drive pricing initiatives and support decision-making processes.
Deliver comprehensive financial modeling and feasibility analyses to evaluate potential expansion into new markets, corridors, and payment routes.
Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to develop strategic pricing models that enhance competitiveness for transfer fees and FX spreads.
Analyze the effectiveness of marketing expenditures and customer incentive programs to guarantee that each invested dollar contributes to sustainable, long-term growth.
Responsible for analyzing and optimizing revenue streams and unit-level financial performance, this role involves evaluating pricing strategies, cost structures, and profitability metrics. A strong background in data-driven decision-making and unit economics is essential, along with proficiency in financial modeling and revenue forecasting. Key responsibilities include identifying growth opportunities, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall financial health and operational efficiency.
Revenue Deep-Dives: Analyzing revenue streams in detail—specifically Transfer Fees compared to FX Margins—aims to uncover and address key growth constraints.
Develop and oversee a real-time monitoring system focused on unit economics, systematically tracking performance metrics across various dimensions including transaction type, country, and customer segment.
FX & Treasury Analytics professionals play a critical role in delivering actionable insights to enhance decision-making across foreign exchange and treasury operations. They leverage advanced analytical tools to interpret market trends, assess risk exposures, and optimize liquidity management strategies. Responsibilities include developing predictive models to forecast currency movements, evaluating hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks, and producing detailed reports to support strategic planning. Candidates should possess strong quantitative skills, proficiency in data analysis software (such as Python, SQL, or R), and a deep understanding of financial markets, treasury functions, and risk management principles. Experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks are highly desirable.
Collaborate with Treasury colleagues to track foreign exchange exposure and currency positions across every operational region.
Conduct comprehensive “what-if” analyses to assess the potential effects of foreign exchange volatility on profit margins and the organization’s overall financial performance.
Cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives are critical to enhancing financial performance and streamlining business operations, ensuring sustainable growth while maximizing resource utilization. These efforts focus on identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenditures, refining processes, and leveraging data-driven strategies to improve productivity and reduce operational costs. By implementing best practices in budget management, workflow automation, and performance benchmarking, organizations can achieve greater agility, cost savings, and long-term profitability.
Monitor and audit expenses related to payment switch operations, API integrations, and fees charged by payout partners, including banks, digital wallets, and agent networks.
Rigorously monitor Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) to maintain marketing return on investment (ROI) within predetermined margins.
Develops and maintains comprehensive financial plans and projections to guide strategic decision-making and operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market conditions.
Develop and maintain responsibility for the primary financial model, which calculates financial outcomes based on Transaction Volume, Fee, and FX Margin.
Lead the budgeting and forecasting initiatives, employing scenario analysis to proactively prepare for potential FX shocks, regulatory adjustments, or shifts in competitive pricing.
The position requires expertise in Management Information Systems (MIS) and performance reporting, ensuring accurate data analysis and insightful reporting. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining reporting systems, analyzing performance metrics, and providing actionable insights to stakeholders. Proficiency in data visualization tools and strong analytical skills are essential. The role also demands experience with data management, database systems, and generating comprehensive reports to support strategic decision-making. Candidates should possess excellent communication abilities to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
As the owner of the weekly and monthly performance dashboards, you will ensure clear visibility into key metrics and insights, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your responsibilities will include maintaining, updating, and refining these dashboards to accurately reflect performance trends, while also identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to align dashboard content with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
Proactively drives profitability through corridor-specific strategies and operational optimization, ensuring each route meets or exceeds financial performance targets. Analyzes market dynamics, cost structures, and revenue streams to identify high-impact opportunities for improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, reduce expenses, and maximize return on investment across designated corridors.
Our role requires meticulous tracking and analysis of cost-per-transaction metrics to evaluate operational efficiency and financial performance. This involves collecting, calculating, and interpreting transaction-related expenses to identify trends, inefficiencies, or cost-saving opportunities. Proficiency in financial analysis tools and methodologies is essential, as is the ability to generate clear, actionable reports for stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking are critical to accurately assess cost structures and recommend strategic improvements.
The financial viability of revenue channels remains a primary focus, ensuring each source is sustainable and efficiently managed. Regular assessments of performance metrics guide strategic adjustments to optimize earnings. Collaboration across departments is essential to identify opportunities for growth and mitigate risks associated with fluctuating income streams.
Compile executive-level financial information and craft insightful business narratives tailored for the Board and Executive Management (BRM).
The position is accountable for ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency through the automation of key processes. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with industry regulations, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and implementing automated solutions to streamline workflows. The role requires a strong understanding of compliance frameworks, proficiency in automation tools, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive the automation of reporting and reconciliation workflows while implementing robust controls to detect revenue leaks.
Provide regulatory assistance to the finance team by ensuring compliance with cross-border payment regulations and compiling data required for regulatory audits and submissions.
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Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting is required for this position.
Professional qualification in ACA, ARCA, or CFA (or in the process of obtaining such certification) is strongly preferred.
With a proven track record spanning 4 to 6 years in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Partnering, or Treasury Analytics, specifically within a Fintech or Cross-Border Payment organization, you will bring valuable expertise to the role.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in a range of technical competencies, including proficiency with data analysis tools, programming languages relevant to the role, and software applications essential for the position. Familiarity with industry-standard methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective project execution. Capability to troubleshoot technical issues, optimize systems, and implement innovative solutions to enhance operational performance. Understanding of cybersecurity principles and adherence to data protection regulations to maintain organizational integrity and compliance.
Proficient in constructing intricate, driver-based financial models using Excel with a high degree of expertise.
Skilled in utilizing visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to effectively represent payment data flows.
Proficiency in SQL or prior experience handling extensive datasets from payment switches and API providers is required.
You demonstrate a commercial mindset by not only analyzing data but also comprehending the business drivers behind those figures.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
4 - 6 years
