Assistant Manager

Job Description

At Aspire, we re more than just a FinTech company we re the leading all-in-one financial operating system built to empower the world s innovators and entrepreneurs. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance, empowering startups and businesses 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 empowered more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products. Aspire has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning Best Employer and Startup of the Year by the Asia FinTech Awards in 2022 and 2023 , ranked as LinkedIn s Top Startup in Singapore , and listed on CB Insights Top 100 Global Fintech in 2023 and 2024. 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, the Data Team is the engine that powers smart decisions across the company. We turn raw information into strategic insights, helping every team - from Product and Operations to Finance move faster and act smarter. We combine rigorous analytical thinking, deep business understanding, and strong technical skills to solve complex problems and uncover hidden opportunities. Whether its building scalable data infrastructure, designing intelligent dashboards, or running deep-dive analyses, we are trusted partners in driving impact. If you re passionate about using data to shape the future of a high-growth fintech, you ll feel right at home with us. About the role: Are you ready to take your career in finance and analytics to the next level? We are searching for an Assistant Analytics Manager - Finance to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of financial data analysis, working closely with our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as well as various Finance departments to provide invaluable insights and contribute to optimizing our business processes. What will you be doing: As an Assistant Analytics Manager, you will be a driving force in our financial and risk management efforts. Your responsibilities will include: Own Financial Metrics & Reporting : Design, validate, and continuously refine performance metrics that align with our strategic goals. Maintain up-to-date financial reports that reflect the latest business performance. Drive Forecasting Excellence : Build and maintain robust financial models to forecast revenue, gross profit, and other key P&L components playing a critical role in shaping strategic decisions alongside the executive team. Support New Product Launches : Lead the setup of P&L tracking for new product lines, ensuring accurate cost attribution, revenue modeling, and performance measurement from day one. Build Scalable Data Infrastructure : Design and enhance business intelligence tools and dashboards that empower teams to make data-driven decisions at scale. Enable Self-Serve Analytics : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to respond to ad-hoc data needs and build intuitive dashboards that make complex data accessible to all stakeholders. Streamline with Automation : Improve efficiency by automating recurring reporting processes and optimizing data pipelines. Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner with Product, Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to translate business needs into clear technical solutions and actionable insights. Track and Optimize Costs : Support centralized cost tracking initiatives and generate comprehensive management reports to monitor spending and efficiency. Mine Insights for Impact : Dive deep into financial and operational data to uncover trends and deliver insights that drive growth, profitability, and strategic focus We would love to get to know you if you have the following: Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 4-8 years of relevant experience in Finance, Risk, or Analytics, with a strong track record of applying data to solve real-world financial problems. Finance domain expertise is essential this role requires bringing thought leadership to cross-functional finance stakeholders and shaping our financial data strategy. Deep understanding of financial products and instruments such as cards, treasury products, and payment gateways critical to building scalable, insight-rich solutions. Proficiency in SQL (MySQL) for extracting, manipulating, and analyzing data is a must. Familiarity with BI tools, especially Tableau, is a strong advantage. Solid understanding of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS), financial statements, and key metrics relevant to payments and financing businesses. Experience in risk management, financial services, or fintech is desirable. A proactive mindset with a passion for diving deep into data to uncover trends and drive informed decisions. Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills to manage competing priorities and cross-team expectations. Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams, translating technical findings into actionable business insights. Ability to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 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 careers site and LinkedIn Life page . Equal Opportunity Statement Aspire 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 Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the Policy ) , 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 people@aspireapp.com .