Job Description

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME 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 helped more than 15,000 businesses using our suite of products.For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn\'s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights\' Top 100 Global Fintech List.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 Team:At Aspire, Finance plays a strategic role in driving our business forward. Our Finance team consists of a wide range of crucial functions across 4 verticals: (i) Traditional Finance with Accounting, Tax, Reporting, (ii) Treasury, which is a core function for a Fintech, (iii) Data including Business Intelligence, Data Analytics and Data Engineering and (iv) Strategy & Planning, which covers strategic road map, long term planning, fundraising and FP&A. Our Finance team engages in frequent strategic data analysis, research, and modeling to provide the best financial insights for critical business decisions, helping Aspire navigate the competitive landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The team also plays a key part as the first user of our Aspire software, pioneer in Finance transformation, reengineering our internal process to stay agile while maintaining the internal control in a hyper fast growing environment.About the RoleThis Strategy & Planning Analyst will be part of the Finance team where you are tasked to help in the strategic planning and performance management of the Group. Additionally, you will interact with all areas of the company including Sales & Marketing, Product Development, Operations and Network. You will have the opportunity to work directly with the CEO, COO, CFO and other key executives. This will be a unique opportunity to learn key skills in entrepreneurship, market research, financial modeling and strategic planning.Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support the planning and execution of the company\'s strategy by conducting market research, deep dives into product P&L and unit economics, and other analyses
• Develop robust financial models and detailed sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Continuous review of financial analysis methods, tools and costs drivers to provide effective analysis and help drive good business decisions
• Collect data and build insightful information dashboards to interpret data across several functions
• Develop an understanding of the existing business (including products/services, customers, competitors, the overall market and trends) through research and analysis of business units
• Assist in preparing and improving management reporting to management and investors including running complex data analysis relating to financial forecasting, cohort analysis, product planning, market research etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Big-4, corporate finance, fintech, FP&A or similar analytical roles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong proficiency of financial statements and financial modeling knowledge
• Have a passion for finance, tech and working in start-ups
• Knowledge of the payments/banking industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team player who is able to build strong cross functional relationships - communication and engaging with internal stakeholders of various levels, potentially across cultures and time zones
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and timelines
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to perform with minimal hand-holding

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

and .Equal Opportunity StatementAspire 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 , 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 .

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