Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-calibre, SaaS-savvy Finance Manager to lead our finance function across Malaysia and Singapore. This is not a traditional accounting role, you will act as a strategic finance partner, driving insights, supporting decision-making, and shaping the company’s growth trajectory.

You will own financial operations, SaaS metrics reporting, forecasting, and investor communications. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-scaling environment and wants to play a key role in building a regional EdTech leader.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Operations & Month-End Closing

• Perform full monthly closing for Malaysia (HQ) and Singapore (subsidiary).
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with local standards.
• Manage general ledger, revenue recognition, accruals, deferred income, and cost allocations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries.
• Maintain strong financial controls, accounting policies, and compliance frameworks.

2. SaaS Metrics, Analytics & Insights

• You are expected to have strong command of SaaS financial and operational metrics, including:
• MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)/ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) movements and cohort trends.
• Churn and retention analysis.
• LTV, CAC, and CAC payback period
• Gross margin and contribution margin.
• Rule of 40 performance.
• Expansion revenue and Net Revenue Retention (NRR).
• AR aging and cash collection efficiency.
• Subscription-based revenue recognition.
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Identify churn risks, pricing opportunities, and margin improvements.
• Partner with the CEO to prepare investor-ready SaaS performance decks.

3. FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts (cash flow, burn rate, runway).
• Build and maintain financial models for growth scenarios and unit economics.

4. Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
• Evaluate ROI of new initiatives, markets, and product launches.
• Support fundraising, due diligence, and investor engagements.
• Benchmark company performance against SaaS industry standards.

5. Investor Reporting & Board Updates

• Prepare clear, concise, investor-grade reports and presentations.
• Highlight KPIs, variances, forecasts, and key insights.
• Support monthly and quarterly investor communications.
• Simplify complex financial data into compelling narratives.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with accounting systems and SQL
• Over 5 years of experience, including 2–3 years in a SaaS or subscription-based business are added advantage
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, churn, LTV, CAC, Rule of 40)
• Hands-on experience with month-end closing and financial consolidation
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets modelling skills
• Experienaring reports for C-level stakeholders or investors
• Strong analytical, structured thinking, and problem-solving skills

Skills