Finance Business Partner Lead

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an Always Day 1 mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Job highlights

Flat organization, 100+ mil users, Industry experts

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:
Finance BP and Business FP&A is a sub-department within the Finance organization. The Finance BP - Global E-Commerce Southeast Asia team serves as a strategic finance function embedded within the e-commerce business units, acting as a bridge between Finance and Operations.

Beyond management reporting, Finance Business Partners work closely with business leaders to drive performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure financial discipline across the organization. We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner Lead to support the Vietnam and Philippines markets.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, deep financial expertise, and a proven track record of partnering with business teams to drive performance and decision-making across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance business partnering function for the Vietnam and Philippines e-commerce markets, overseeing budget planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure achievement of financial targets.
• Prepare and deliver bi-weekly and monthly financial analysis reports, providing insights into performance trends, variances, and key drivers to support management decision-making.- Provide strategic financial advisory on new business initiatives, including financial forecasting, process support, and post-project performance reviews to ensure projects meet expected financial outcomes.
• Oversee financial governance processes including project initiation, contract review, budget approval, and budget reallocation, while continuously improving process design and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between Finance and business teams, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into business decisions while maintaining compliance with financial policies.
• Develop and optimize financial processes, systems, and financial models to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and mitigate business risks.- Lead and execute special projects and ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and evolving business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Finance Business Partnering, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or related analytical roles, preferably within the e-commerce or digital industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to understand complex business models and operational drivers.
• Proven experience in complex financial planning and budget management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within international organizations
• Self-driven, highly adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.- Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analytical frameworks.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is essential to effectively engage with Chinese stakeholders based in Chinese-speaking markets and the need to review documents in Mandarin.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong team spirit, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people and job functions.
• Strong financial and data analysis capabilities, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience in leading and developing diverse regional or global teams.