Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.

About the role

As we continue to grow, we seek a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join the Finance Team. This role involves building FP&A process alongside the Head of Finance and contributing to the overall growth of the firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong overall understanding of the FP&A framework, be able to build robust processes from scratch and be a strong team player of the Finance Team.

As a key member of the Finance team, you’ll:

Drive financial planning, commercial analysis and business insights
Manage the annual budgeting process by gathering input from departments and ensuring strategic priorities are reflected in the financial plan
Create detailed financial forecasts and track actual performance against budget, highlighting variances, and providing actionable insights
Perform variance analysis for revenue, costs, and profitability metrics, identifying key drivers and providing strategic recommendations to senior management
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal stakeholders
Conduct special financial analyses as required, such as evaluating new business opportunities, investment projects, or performance initiatives
Provide timely insights into financial performance to assist leadership in decision-making
Analyse financial performance, identify trends and provide recommendations to optimise financial results
Assist in other financial projects or operational needs as required

We’d love for you to have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in FP&A
Prior experience in setting up the framework for FP&A function will be highly preferred
Good proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting
Ability to identify gaps, initiative in picking up projects, and motivation to drive process change
Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and able to engage stakeholders effectively
Attention to detail with high standards for accuracy and thoroughness
Good communication skills - fluent in spoken and written English
Strong team player attitude while delivering efficient and innovative solutions

What we offer in return:

21 days annual leave
An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
Well stocked pantry
Annual Dental & Wellness budget
Gym membership
Competitive compensation

What you can expect working at Grasshopper:

At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!

Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.