Company Description:
Alchemy Foodtech is a Singapore food tech company on a mission to create food that doesn't just taste better, it's healthier too. We formulate food ingredients that reduces sugar usage and lowers the glycemic index (GI) in carbohydrate-based foods, while improving gut and metabolic health.
Our plant-based technology, Alchemy Fibre™ and Alchemy SweetFibre™ are patented in 18 countries worldwide. Reaching major markets such as Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and China, Shanghai – where our second office resides.
Working extensively with food service businesses, we’re on a mission to make a positive impact on people’s health one bite at a time. Let’s Make Carbs Good together!
Job Description:
We are seeking an adaptable and fast learner who can embrace fast changing situations in a start-up to be their Finance Manager. This role will report to the Co-founder / CEO while working closely with the multi-functional leadership team and other internal stakeholders. You will play a critical role in scaling their business in the region.
Responsibilities
· Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analysing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
· Work closely with third party accountant to maintain accurate financial record, maintain an accurate filing and record keeping system for all financial statements and company documents.
· Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance department – governance and checks. Investigate means to improve profitability, execute changes to procedure, policies and systems to facilitate expansion (via growth matrix and KPI setting & tracking), compliance and scaling of the business.
· Lead planning and forecasting activities with multi-functional leadership team to achieve business and company goals
· Prepare annual budgets and track costs against budgets
· Prepare investor & board update cadence
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
· A degree in Finance or Accounting with minimum 5yrs of relevant experience ( 3yrs experience in an audit firm and 2 yrs commercial experience)
· Strong hands-on experience in corporate finance and financial reporting
· Proven track record in driving cost or financial reporting process improvement
· Strong organisational, numeracy and analytical skills
· A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
· Entrepreneurial, collaborative and possess an openness to be experimental
· Proficiency in the Chinese language will be a plus
