About Us:
Portcast is a Singapore-based B2B SaaS platform that provides real-time vessel and container visibility, tracking, and dynamic predictive analytics for LSPs, LogTech, Shippers & BCOs. Our focus is on building the next-gen visibility platform to predict how cargo moves across the world and enable data-driven decisions. Backed by major investors in the tech industry, we believe that the logistics industry is at the inflection point of large-scale digitization.
At Portcast, we are on a mission to bring end-to-end visibility to every supply chain globally. We are a team of ambitious industry experts, data storytellers, and passionate engineers who are customer-obsessed. We are constantly working to provide our customers access to actionable and insightful data to build resilient supply chains.
About You:
We're seeking a proactive and hands-on Finance & Strategy Manager to drive and execute our financial strategy and business operations at Portcast. This manager role involves overseeing the finance function, managing one accountant, and independently executing tasks. You will bring a strategic mindset, strong financial acumen, and a passion for operational excellence.
You will be directly reporting to the CEO and will be our go-to finance expert, responsible for both strategic financial leadership and day-to-day financial & business operations.Your Role:
Lead our financial and business ops function, aligning it with our business objectives and growth plans.
Oversee and manage profit and loss (P&L), revenue forecasting, and expense control.
Collaborate closely with function heads to allocate budgets and support strategic initiatives.
Drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting and forecasting.
Collaborate with functional leaders to monitor these metrics, identify underlying business issues, and define unit economics, projections, and cost optimization strategies.
Work with the CEO to structure and present key financial metrics to investors on a monthly basis.
Develop and manage a cross-functional metrics dashboard to track KPIs month-on-month.
Provide strategic financial counsel to the team and leadership.
Establish financial models and business cases to aid in the decision-making process.
Prepare reports and handle financial due diligence.
Partner with the accountant to establish and maintain robust accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize financial processes and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and financial best practices.
To thrive in this role, you must have:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
At least 10+ years of progressive work experience in finance, with experience in finance strategy and ops roles.
Experience in a product-based startup, preferably in B2B SaaS.
Experience in taking ownership of the finance function.
Experience in establishing financial processes and frameworks from the ground up.
Proven track record of developing and executing financial models & strategies in an early stage startup environment.
Proven experience in KPI Analysis & Decision Making per Function, P&L, FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting, Finance documentation & processes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
Comfortable working independently and thrives in a lean & small, fast-paced team environment.
Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of the finance function and process, capable of working autonomously and driving results without constant oversight.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments.
You will be given high levels of ownership and will be able to see the impact of your work on the customers as well as the company financials in a very direct way. We have adapted to remote working culture, focusing on accountability in terms of outcomes rather than actions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking ownership of finance operations, then this role is for you!
