Head of Finance Asia

Description Our Finance function supports colleagues across WTW as well as clients, shareholders, financial institutions, vendors and regulators worldwide. This leadership role sits within Business Finance and is accountable for Finance across Asia and the Pacific – including accounting and controllership, regional leadership support, performance management, reporting and analysis, operating processes, controls and policy implementation, and business transformation. You’ll be a key Finance business partner to leaders of our Corporate Risk & Broking business across both regions. This role can be based in Sydney or Singapore. The Role Act as a strategic finance business partner to regional leadership, turning insights from financial data and trends into decisions that deliver superior performance for internal and external stakeholders. Proactively surface performance issues and help leadership resolve them; contribute to long‑term strategy that drives sustainable results. Build and lead a high‑performing team with a strong client‑service culture; deliver value‑adding reporting and analysis to segment leadership. Partner across Corporate Finance Segments, Geographies and Corporate Functions to foster collaboration and share best practices. Work seamlessly with Segment FP&A to represent the regional perspective in global performance measures and planning. Own a robust internal control environment and financial close process for the region(s). Lead monthly and quarterly close and financial reviews across controllership and FP&A for regional and country teams. Consolidate financial risks and opportunities across Asia & Pacific and report them to finance and business leadership; focus on client revenue, profitability and cash. Lead Finance input to strategic initiatives impacting the region. Responsibilities See the detailed responsibilities listed under "The Role" above. The Requirements Proven experience in financial analysis and budgeting; exposure to both strategic and operational analysis. Strong systems and data acumen; able to guide teams to synthesize data into operational recommendations. Progressive financial leadership with deep commercial understanding of portfolio financial drivers. Controllership expertise with the ability to provide strategic counsel and drive enhanced process execution. Proven ability to lead teams, drive change, develop talent and maintain positive morale under pressure and to deadlines. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills; strong influencing capability in collaborative environments. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance (or equivalent experience); CPA / ACA / ACCA preferred. Alignment with WTW Values & Behaviours and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Why Join WTW WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Annual bonus Company‑paid salary continuance insurance Life and TPD insurance Hybrid working Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride) Career Growth internal opportunities and development programs At WTW we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a hybrid style with a mix of in‑person and in‑office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and hybrid is not a one‑size‑fits‑all solution. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce, so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more. At WTW we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It’s not a separate initiative; it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity, including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. In the spirit of reconciliation, Willis Towers Watson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to applicants. If you foresee any barriers from the application process through to joining WTW, please email our recruiting team. Employment Type Full‑Time Department / Functional Area Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr