CFO

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing investment platform in Singapore is seeking a CFO/Head of Finance. The successful candidate will drive financial strategy, manage treasury operations, and ensure regulatory compliance. This leadership role requires experience in finance within the fintech or trading industries, strong cash flow management skills, and knowledge of regional regulations. The platform offers competitive compensation and a strategic role in a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

Referral scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a senior finance role in securities, fintech, brokerage, or trading firm preferred.
• Familiar with MAS regulations and regional financial market dynamics.
• Track record of scaling finance functions and supporting fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning, forecasting, and decision support.
• Own cash flow and treasury management across multi-entity operations.
• Ensure compliance with MAS and other regional regulators.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Cash flow management

Regulatory compliance

Operational finance

Treasury experience

Education

CPA or CFA preferred

MBA a plus

Job description

A fast-growing, technology-driven investment platform is seeking a CFO/Head of Finance to join its leadership team in Singapore-a key strategic and regulatory hub. With operations across Asia and a growing global presence, the firm delivers next-generation investing experiences to both retail and institutional clients.

Role Overview:

This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially minded, execution-focused finance professional. You'll partner with the CEO/GM and executive team to shape financial strategy, drive operational excellence, manage treasury and capital planning, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple markets. Beyond reporting, you'll act as a strategic business partner helping to scale the company sustainably.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic financial planning, forecasting, and decision support
• Own end-to-end cash flow and treasury management across multi-entity, multi-currency operations
• Build scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with MAS and other regional regulators
• Support capital raising, investor communications, and valuation analysis
• Hire and lead a high-performing finance and compliance team

Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience in a senior finance role in securities, fintech, brokerage, or trading firm preferred
• Proven expertise in cash flow management, operational finance, and strategic planning
• Hands-on treasury experience across multiple currencies and jurisdictions
• Familiar with MAS regulations and regional financial market dynamics
• CPA or CFA preferred; MBA a plus
• Track record of scaling finance functions and supporting fundraising efforts

Business Registration Number: 200611680D.
Licence Number: 10C5117 EA Registration Number: R2091912

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer SGD1,000 or SGD350 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.com.sg/refer-a-friend