Chief Financial Officer - FinTech

Space Executive; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Executive is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer for a fast-growing FinTech headquartered in Singapore. The role leads the finance function, partners with the CEO, Board and investors to drive growth, profitability and capital strategy across APAC.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, treasury, tax, reporting and risk, while building a high-performing regional finance team and ensuring scalable controls and systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related field; professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or CFA) required.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in financial services or high-growth tech.
• Strong track record as a business partner, influencing commercial decisions with non-finance leaders.
• Proven experience in equity and debt fundraising with strong investor relations skills.
• Good working knowledge of MAS regulatory framework and multi-jurisdictional APAC tax and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, shaping growth plans and capital allocation.
• Provide financial insights to business heads to aid commercial decisions.
• Oversee all finance functions across Singapore and regional entities.
• Build budgeting, forecasting and unit economics models with actionable insights.
• Lead equity and debt fundraising and manage investor relationships.
• Ensure MAS and regulatory compliance; collaborate with Risk, Compliance and Legal teams.
• Strengthen internal controls, finance systems and processes for scale.
• Build and develop a high-performing regional finance team.

Skills

Business partner

Investor relations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CFA)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Name: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Industry: FinTech

Job Location (Country): Singapore

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Our client is a fast-growing financial technology company headquartered in Singapore, with a growing footprint across the Asia Pacific region. They are looking for a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and act as a true business partner to the leadership team through the next stage of the company's growth.

The CFO will work closely with the CEO, business heads, the Board and investors. The role would suit a hands-on, commercially minded finance leader who enjoys being close to the business and helping to shape how it grows.

FULL DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, shaping the company's growth plans, capital allocation and path to profitability.
• Work closely with business heads, giving them the financial insight they need to make better commercial decisions.
• Oversee all finance functions, including financial planning and analysis, financial control, treasury, tax and investor reporting, across Singapore and regional entities.
• Build robust budgeting, forecasting and unit economics models, and turn them into clear, practical insights for the business.
• Lead equity and debt fundraising, and manage relationships with investors, banks and other capital partners.
• Ensure compliance with MAS and other applicable regulatory requirements, working closely with Risk, Compliance and Legal teams.
• Strengthen internal controls, finance systems and processes so they can scale with the business, including ERP upgrades and finance automation.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing regional finance team that is commercially minded and seen as a trusted partner across the business.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related field. Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or CFA) is required.
• At least 15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position within financial services or a high-growth technology business.
• Strong track record as a business partner, with experience influencing commercial decisions and working closely with non-finance leaders.
• Proven experience in equity and debt fundraising, with strong investor relations skills.
• Good working knowledge of the MAS regulatory framework, as well as multi-jurisdictional tax and reporting across APAC.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to influence the Board, investors and the executive team.