Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Financial Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

Aspire is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead global financial operations, drive financial strategy, and support growth objectives. The CFO will build and lead a high-performing finance team, serving as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, reporting, managing capital allocation, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role requires driving financial performance, developing robust financial controls, and fostering financial discipline across the organization as Aspire expands in the competitive FinTech landscape. The company is a leading all-in-one financial operating system empowering innovators and entrepreneurs, founded in 2018, with significant funding and recognition.
Must have:
  • 10+ years in senior financial leadership
  • Finance/Accounting/Economics degree
  • Deep understanding of financial principles
  • Proven track record managing complex financials
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to provide strategic financial advice
  • Experience building finance teams
Good to have:
  • Experience in high-growth tech companies
  • Familiarity with international financial markets
  • Willingness to relocate to Singapore
Perks:
  • Uncapped flexible annual leave
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Training subsidy
  • Wellness benefit
  • Team bonding budget
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere (up to 90 days/year)

Job Details

At Aspire, we’re more than just a FinTech company—we’re the leading all-in-one financial operating system built to empower the world’s innovators and entrepreneurs. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance, empowering startups and businesses to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and empowered more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

Aspire has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning Best Employer and Startup of the Year by the Asia FinTech Awards in 2022 and 2023, ranked as LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore, and listed on CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech in 2023 and 2024.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 


About the Role

We are looking for a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our global financial operations. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring financial stability, and supporting our ambitious growth objectives. You will build and lead a high-performing finance team, and serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership.

As CFO, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, and reporting. You'll drive financial performance, manage capital allocation, and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations. This involves providing insightful financial analysis, developing robust financial controls, and fostering a culture of financial discipline across our global organisation as Aspire expands its presence in the competitive FinTech landscape. 


Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the FinTech or Financial Services sector.
  • Finance/Accounting/Economics degree or equivalent qualifications.
  • Deep understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
  • Proven track record of managing complex financial operations and driving financial performance.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to provide strategic financial advice and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Experience building and leading high-performing finance teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a high-growth, technology-driven company.
  • Familiarity with international financial markets and regulations.
  • Location is flexible but the willingness/ ability to relocate to Singapore is a huge plus (not compulsory)

What we offer

  • Uncapped flexible annual leave.
  • Hybrid work arrangement. 
  • Training subsidy for your professional growth.
  • Wellness benefit.
  • Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
  • Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspire’s Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the “Policy”), and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing people@aspireapp.com

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About The Company

Aspire is the all-in-one finance software for growing businesses. The company serves over 15,000 companies in Asia and beyond, helping them save time and money with multi-currency accounts and cards, expense management, payable management, and receivable management solutions. Headquartered in Singapore, Aspire has over 500 employees across four countries and is backed by global top tier VCs, including Sequoia, Lightspeed, Tencent, Paypal and Y-Combinator.



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