Head of Finance / Financial Controller

Intellect is the global leader in mental health benefits, trusted by the world’s most forward-thinking employers, insurers, and governments to deliver care that is local, personalised, and effective at scale. Today, we serve over 4 million people across 100 countries and 100+ languages, making mental health support truly accessible across borders and cultures. Our platform powers the mental wellbeing of workforces at Fortune 500 companies like Dell, Bytedance, Visa, Shell, McDonald’s, and hundreds more, enabling them to support their people with the highest standards of clinical quality, cultural relevance, and on-demand accessibility. Driven by our mission to build the world’s most trusted mental health benefits platform, Intellect combines a best-in-class digital platform with a world-leading global provider network to deliver unmatched client outcomes, and transformative care experiences. We are backed by top global investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, Insignia Ventures Partners, HOF Capital, K3 Ventures, JAFCO, Headline, East Ventures, IHH Healthcare, MS&AD Ventures, and more, alongside an extensive coalition of notable family offices, big tech executives, and leading angel investors. The Role The Head of Finance / Financial Controller will drive key parts of Intellect’s finance function, reporting directly to the CEO and VP Finance, and partnering closely with executive leaders and external stakeholders. At this stage of our journey, Intellect is scaling rapidly while strengthening its financial operations, governance, and reporting infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in ensuring strong financial discipline, accurate reporting, effective cash management, and scalable financial processes to support sustainable growth. We are looking for a hands-on finance leader with strong controllership capabilities who is comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance responsibilities. The ideal candidate combines attention to detail with commercial awareness, and is equally comfortable managing monthly closes, improving internal controls, supporting budgeting exercises, and helping leadership make informed financial decisions. This is an opportunity to build and strengthen the finance foundation of one of Asia’s fastest-growing mental health companies operating on a global scale. Your Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, and compliance Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance processes Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk monitoring Coordinate audits and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting partners Financial Planning & Analysis Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes Support leadership with financial analysis, scenario modeling, and performance insights Monitor business performance against budgets and identify risks and opportunities Improve visibility into operational and financial KPIs across the business Operational Finance Drive efficiency and discipline across G&A spending, procurement, and vendor management Partner with department leaders to align budgets with business priorities Implement systems, processes, and reporting structures that can scale with company growth Support finance transformation and automation initiatives where appropriate Investor & Corporate Support Support preparation of board and investor reporting materials Assist with financial due diligence, fundraising support, and data room preparation as needed Contribute financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making Team Leadership & Collaboration Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance team and external finance providers Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement Partner cross-functionally to improve financial literacy and budget ownership across the organization Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred 8–12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally across high-growth startups and structured environments Strong controllership and accounting foundation, including financial reporting, compliance, treasury, and internal controls Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A processes Strong understanding of accounting standards, audit processes, and financial governance Experience managing external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting partners Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Hands-on operator with high attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Experience with multi-entity or international finance operations is a plus Excited by the opportunity to help scale a mission-driven company redefining mental health care across Asia Pacific and globally Open to Singapore (hybrid), Malaysia (hybrid), Philippines (remote) and Indonesia (remote) Why You’ll Love Working With Us: Global company – work in a diverse environment with people from nearly 20 countries Generous leave policy – time off to rest and recharge Christmas week off – company-wide break during Christmas, separate from annual leave Birthday leave – enjoy a day off on your birthday Quarterly mental health days – one day off every quarter to focus on your wellbeing Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits your lifestyle and goals Work-life balance – a culture that values personal time and long-term wellness Medical coverage – comprehensive insurance for peace of mind Performance bonus – high performance is recognised and rewarded Development budget - annual allowance to support your professional development Mental health support – premium coaching access to our mental health app and resources & dedicated budget for clinical and psychiatric care Socials and communities – regular non-work events/activities to connect and have fun together