Tala - VP, Finance

About Tala

Tala is AI-native credit infrastructure for the global majority, combining proprietary risk intelligence with an expanding network of capital and distribution partners to power credit access at scale. Backed by more than $500 million in funding, Tala has distributed more than $7 billion in capital to more than 13 million customers across Africa, Latin America, and Asia—building one of the most robust datasets on thin-file borrowers anywhere in the world. Our mission is simple yet bold: to unleash the economic power of the global majority. We are looking for daring, data-driven leaders passionate about building the trust and credit infrastructure for the global majority.

Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to:

CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for five years.

CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years.

Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years.

Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success.

Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

The Vice President of Finance is a senior finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-level financial strategy, long-range planning, capital allocation, and performance management. This role serves as a thought partner to the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team, translating business strategy into financial frameworks that accelerate growth, optimize returns, and support capital markets readiness.

The VP of Finance leads corporate FP&A, enterprise modeling, and strategic initiatives, ensuring financial rigor across markets, new product launches, and expansion strategies.

• Enterprise Strategy & Financial Planning
• Own long-range financial planning (LRP), annual operating plan (AOP), and scenario modeling.
• Translate corporate strategy into clear financial targets (revenue, contribution margin, LTV/CAC, liquidity).
• Develop board-ready materials including financial narratives, KPI frameworks, and performance dashboards.
• Partner with business leaders to quantify impact of new initiatives, market expansion, and product innovation.

• Strategic Decision Support
• Lead financial evaluation of new markets, product launches, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models (top-of-funnel, unit economics, cohort LTV, capital deployment).
• Provide data-driven recommendations on capital allocation and investment prioritization.
• Develop bridge views between BAU performance and strategic initiatives.

• Capital Strategy & Investor Readiness
• Partner with Capital Markets and Treasury on debt/equity strategy and liquidity planning.
• Support fundraising, lender negotiations, and investor diligence.
• Drive valuation modeling and IPO readiness financial frameworks.
• Ensure alignment between operational KPIs and investor-facing metrics.

• Performance Management & Insights
• Establish enterprise KPI governance and standardized reporting across markets.
• Lead monthly topline reviews and financial forecast tracking.
• Identify risks and opportunities; proactively recommend mitigation strategies.
• Build scenario tools to enable real-time business decision-making.

• Team Leadership
• Build and lead a high-performing Strategic Finance and Corporate FP&A team.
• Develop strong financial talent with cross-functional exposure.
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, and strategic thinking.

• 10+ years of experience in high-growth corporate finance,strategic finance, or strategy consulting.
• Experience in fintech, lending, financial services, or marketplace models strongly preferred.
• Proven track record building complex financial models and leading enterprise planning.
• Experience working with executive teams and boards.
• Strong capital markets and valuation knowledge.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

• Experience with multi-currency accounting, ideally in emerging markets.

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.