Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive responsible for leading the financial

strategy, health, and sustainability of the organization. The CFO ensures sound financial

planning, accurate reporting, compliance, and disciplined stewardship of resources to support

Thynker's EdTech innovation and Luova's education services ecosystem.

The CFO reports to the CEO and partners with the executive leadership team to drive growth

through financial excellence, risk management, and capital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

● Serve as the primary financial advisor to the CEO and leadership team.

● Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth

plans.

● Oversee capital planning, fundraising, and investment strategies.

● Ensure the organization's financial sustainability and scalability.

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

● Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling across all entities.

● Provide actionable insights through financial analysis and business intelligence.

● Establish key financial KPIs to guide decision-making and measure performance.

1. Finance Operations Oversight

● Oversee accounting, payroll, procurement, and treasury functions across the group.

● Ensure timely and accurate consolidated financial reporting.

● Drive efficiency, automation, and process improvements in finance operations.

● Monitor cash flow and liquidity to support ongoing operations and growth.

1. Governance, Risk & Compliance

● Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.

● Establish internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets.

● Manage financial risk, including credit, liquidity, and investment risks.

● Liaise with auditors, regulators, banks, and external stakeholders.

1. Legal

● Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory, and statutory requirements

(SEC, BIR, DOLE, etc.).

● Review and oversee contracts, agreements, and policies to protect the company's

financial and legal interests.

● Manage relationships with external counsel and advise management on legal and

regulatory risks.

● Oversee dispute resolution, legal risk management, and protection of company assets,

including intellectual property.

1. Strategic Partnership & Business Support

● Partner with business units to align financial resources with strategic priorities.

● Provide financial insights for pricing, program expansion, and new business initiatives.

● Support M&A, partnerships, and joint ventures with financial due diligence and

integration planning.

1. Leadership & Team Development

● Lead, mentor, and develop Finance Teams to deliver operational excellence.

● Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and financial discipline across functions.

Qualifications

● 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Finance, including at least 5 years in

a senior finance leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent).

● Proven track record in financial strategy, capital management, and operational finance in

fast-growing organizations (preferably in EdTech, education, SaaS, or service

industries).

● Deep expertise in accounting, financial planning & analysis, risk management, and

compliance.

● Strong knowledge of taxation, audit, and regulatory frameworks in the Philippines

(regional/international exposure a plus).

● Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

● Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach and empower

leaders.

● Alignment with company values: innovation, personalization, accessibility, faith-driven,

learner-centered educatio

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person