Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SCV RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech venture in Singapore is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and operations. The CFO will collaborate with the CEO on strategic planning, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and manage investor relations. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in financial planning and stakeholder management, along with experience in fundraising and capital strategy. This role is critical for driving sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape overall business strategy.
• Lead the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain robust financial control processes and systems.
• Drive capital strategy in partnership with the CEO.
• Serve as the primary liaison for financial communication with investors.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Capital strategy

Investor relations

Job description

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Singapore
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

TASConnect, a Singapore-based fintech venture, is a working capital solutions platform that connects complex trade value chains to unlock economic value for businesses.

Role Summary

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, playing a critical role in driving strategic financial planning, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This individual will lead the company’s financial function, with a focus on enabling sustainable growth, maintaining financial discipline, and managing key stakeholder relationships, including venture investors.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape overall business strategy, growth planning, and operational execution.
• Provide financial and strategic insights to support key business decisions and drive company performance.
• Help set KPIs and financial metrics aligned with company goals; ensure rigorous performance tracking.
• Act as a key advisor in commercial partnerships, business model innovation, and potential M&A activities.
• Lead the build-out of financial and operational systems to support scalability across markets.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Design and maintain dynamic financial models to inform strategic decisions and scenario planning.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reports and dashboards for leadership and board reviews.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities while balancing growth priorities.
• Support product and commercial teams with financial analysis to assess ROI, pricing models, unit/economics

3. Financial Control

• Maintain robust financial control processes, systems, and policies
• Oversee all accounting, reporting, tax, and compliance functions across jurisdictions
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, including consolidation where applicable.
• Implement internal controls to protect company assets and ensure integrity of financial information.
• Lead implementation of scalable accounting tools, ERP, and financial operations automation as needed.

4. Fundraising & Capital Strategy

• Drive capital strategy in partnership with the CEO
• Helo fundraising activities — from financial modeling and pitch preparation to investor due diligence and term negotiations.
• Develop and maintain financial models and data rooms for current and prospective investors.
• Ensure optimal capital structure to support both near-term operations and long-term strategic objectives.

5. Investor Relations

• Serve as the primary liaison for financial communication with existing investors, including Standard Chartered Ventures and other strategic partners.
• Prepare investor updates, board presentations, and other reports that clearly communicate financial performance and strategic direction.
• Build and manage relationships with potential investors
• Monitor market and investor trends to ensure the company remains well-positioned in a competitive landscape.