Finance Strategy

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 5 verticals: (i) Financial Controlling with Financial reporting, Audit support, Cost Management, Compliance and Risk Management and Tax planning, Reporting, (ii) Treasury, which is a core function for a Fintech with Cash flow and Liquidity Risk, Treasury Product, FX Risk Management, Treasury Operation and Treasury Risk Management, (iii) Data including Business Intelligence, Data Analytics and Data Engineering, (iv) Strategy & Planning, which covers strategic road map, long term planning, fundraising and FP&A and (v) Credit Risk including risk modelling and scoring, portfolio monitoring and credit control. 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 role

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Finance Strategy & Operations Senior Manager / Associate Director to play a pivotal role in supporting our CFO. In this strategic position, you'll be instrumental in driving financial transformation, optimizing processes, and ensuring robust financial controls across our rapidly growing organization.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and execute critical finance change management and finance transformation projects, including:
• Optimizing NetSuite for enhanced automation, particularly for Opex processes.
• Integrating NetSuite with our Data Warehouse, Simetrik, and Treasury Management Software.
• Implementing new financial software and systems to enhance efficiency and capabilities.
• Drive the automation of finance processes and contribute to the reorganization of the finance department to support scalability and efficiency.
• Oversee finance product control, ensuring seamless integration of new products into our internal financial systems and establishing robust finance-related controls.
• Manage finance onboarding activities for new entities, including licensing support.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and operations, to align financial goals with overall business initiatives.
• Lead and mentor finance teams to build capabilities and drive accountability
• Partner with senior leadership to influence strategic decision-making

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or Chartered Accountant, other advanced degrees preferred.
• 8 years of experience in finance transformation, financial risk management, and operational leadership, with a strong preference for experience within the fintech or payments industry.
• Deep understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred skills : Netsuite, TMS, Financial automation tools.
• Experience in a dynamic startup environment is a significant plus.
• A strong passion for the fintech industry and a desire to drive significant impact.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.