The Opportunity:

We, at Flywire, are seeking a Senior Director of Finance to provide broad strategic and operational finance leadership for the APAC region, including Australia, Japan, China, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and others. This individual will be results-oriented with experience leading culturally diverse teams in a high growth environment.

• Operate as a strategic business partner to the executive team.
• Assess, oversee and evaluate financial performance of the region with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, forecasts, reporting and auditing.
• Oversee APAC finance and accounting operations, including Flymates in the region and resources supporting the APAC region from our shared service center.
• Lead APAC-based strategic initiatives, including new country expansion, finance and tax diligence, post-acquisition integration activities, etc.
• Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures in support of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance, with emphasis on APAC operations and shared services.
• Support our Global / Central FP&A team on APAC financial planning and analysis activities, including forecasting and budgeting.
• Analysis of business performance, including creating insight into customer behavior and site performance, business and project performance, pricing opportunities, etc.
• Updating key financial models and creating new financial models from scratch – including but not limited to customer cohort models, pricing models, deal models, etc.
• Coordinate the overall planning process (in line with planning guideline / instructions) for the Region and its subsidiaries incl. required alignment between Region and Verticals.
• Oversee the financial close process for the APAC region and partner with FP&A on management reporting and profit improvement initiatives.
• Partner with other APAC leaders on key strategic and business initiatives
• Ensure regional compliance with local laws and regulations, including support for regulated entity status, statutory financial reporting, tax compliance and audits.
• Drive automation of key processes
• Oversight for regional cash management and intercompany settlement
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, bankers and other regional providers on local statutory and regulatory audits.

The role is responsible to manage and run the Commercial team to deliver cost management services across multiple projects in the Commercial and Industrial sectors.

• Pre contract cost planning services during design stages of projects
• Post contract progress claim and variation assessments
• Business Development
• Manage the Brisbane Commercial team
• Commission Management
• Sector Leadership for Industrial and Hi-tech for Brisbane Cost Management team
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Trading and Investment Manager who can lead a team while being hands-on with trading across Social, Search, and Programmatic media. This role requires a combination of tactical expertise in campaign execution and strategic thinking, particularly in driving margin and profitability management. You will manage digital media investments and oversee a team of three traders, ensuring that every campaign not only meets performance KPIs but also delivers strong commercial outcomes. This position suits someone who is ready to progress toward a Head of Trading and Investment role in the future, with a clear focus on commercial optimisation and team leadership.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Oversee and actively manage digital trading across key platforms (Social, Search, Programmatic) to ensure optimal media investment, profitability, and campaign performance.
• Lead a team of three digital traders, focusing on professional development and the implementation of best practices.  
• Develop and execute digital trading strategies that align with both client objectives and internal profitability targets.
• Negotiate with media suppliers to secure the best pricing, added value, and ensure margins are optimised for agency profitability.
• Analyse and optimise campaigns based on performance data to maximize return on investment (ROI) and contribution to agency margin.
• Innovate within the trading function by adopting new tools, platforms, and processes to maintain a competitive edge while enhancing profitability.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and analytics to continuously improve trading outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with media owners, platforms, and vendors to ensure advantageous deals that benefit client outcomes and agency margins.
• Provide detailed reports and insights on campaign performance, investment outcomes, and profitability to senior leadership and clients.
• Collaborate with the broader trading and investment teams to influence agency-wide strategies, particularly focusing on digital media’s contribution to overall profitability.

Skills and experience required for this job are:

• Proven experience in digital media trading (Social, Search, and Programmatic).
• Leadership ability, developing and managing teams in a high-performance environment.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with expertise in optimising media investments to achieve both performance and profitability goals.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting complex data in a clear and actionable manner.
• Forward-thinking, with a passion for leveraging new tools and strategies to improve trading efficiency and profitability.
• Ambition to grow into a senior leadership role, with a clear focus on the financial success of the agency.

Preferred experience:

• 2+ years’ experience working in an agency environment, managing multiple accounts while ensuring campaign profitability.
• Familiarity with media trading platforms, programmatic technologies, and tools that support margin optimisation.
• A track record of delivering cost-efficient media buys that enhance both client outcomes and agency profitability.

We offer:

• A collaborative, innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
• Opportunities to work with high-profile clients and cutting-edge media technologies.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team that values your contributions and invests in your success.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible work arrangements.