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Head of Strategic Finance Jobs in Mexico City Metropolitan Area at Bkaya
Title: Head of Strategic Finance
Company: Bkaya
Location: Mexico City Metropolitan Area
Head of Strategic Finance
About the Role
We're looking for an exceptional Head of Strategic Finance to partner directly with our CFO in shaping the financial strategy of one of Mexico's fastest-growing fintech companies.
This is a highly strategic leadership role at the intersection of finance, corporate strategy, and capital markets. You will transform business strategy into actionable financial plans, lead long-term planning, evaluate investment opportunities, support fundraising initiatives, and help tell our financial story to investors and the Board.
Success in this role requires outstanding financial acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll combine deep expertise in corporate finance with a strong understanding of fintech business models, unit economics, and digital financial services.
What You'll Do
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the annual operating planning (AOP) process and rolling forecasts.
- Own and continuously improve the company's integrated financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
- Develop scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and stress-testing models to support strategic decision-making.
- Design, monitor, and report key financial and operational KPIs.
- Prepare high-quality executive reporting for the Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
Corporate Strategy & M&A
- Partner with the CFO and CEO to evaluate strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and new business opportunities.
- Build financial valuation models (DCF, Comparable Companies, LBO).
- Lead financial due diligence for strategic transactions.
- Evaluate ROI and IRR for major investment initiatives and capital expenditures.
- Analyze competitive dynamics and fintech market trends to support strategic positioning.
Capital Strategy & Investor Relations
- Partner with institutional investors, venture capital, private equity funds, and financial advisors.
- Prepare investor presentations, management materials, financial models, and data rooms.
- Support equity and debt fundraising processes.
- Monitor capital structure, leverage metrics, debt covenants, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
- Support quarterly investor reporting and Board communications.
Strategic Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted finance partner to Product, Technology, Commercial, and Operations leaders.
- Translate financial performance into actionable business insights.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define and optimize key unit economics, including CAC, LTV, payback period, contribution margins, and customer profitability.
- Lead pricing, margin, and profitability analyses across products and customer segments.
Financial Governance & Operational Excellence
- Partner closely with the Controller to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial information.
- Improve FP&A processes, automation, dashboards, and financial planning tools.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing Strategic Finance team.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Risk, and other cross-functional teams to drive financial excellence.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA, CFA, or Master's degree in Finance from a recognized institution is strongly preferred.
Experience
- 8–12 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or senior FP&A roles.
- 3–5+ years within fintech, digital banking, payments, lending, or financial technology.
- Proven experience supporting fundraising processes (Series B or later), debt financing, or M&A transactions.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
- Experience working in high-growth, scaling companies across Mexico or Latin America.
Technical Skills
- Advanced financial modeling skills using Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Python and SQL are strong pluses.
- Experience with BI and FP&A platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar tools.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS or Mexican GAAP (NIF).
- Familiarity with Mexico's fintech regulatory framework, including CNBV, Banxico, and the Fintech Law.
- Deep understanding of fintech and SaaS metrics, including GMV, TPV, CAC, LTV, contribution margin, churn, cohorts, NIM, and payback analysis.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to simplify complex financial topics into clear business recommendations.
- Strong executive presence with outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-growth environments.
- Collaborative leader capable of influencing across functions without direct authority.
- Professional-level English (C1/C2) is required, with the ability to communicate confidently with international investors and Board members.
