Group Finance Manager

About Cargobase

Incorporated in 2013, Cargobase was founded with the vision to improve the collaboration between shippers and logistics service providers through a user-friendly transportation management software solution. Our initial solution changed the way spot-freight procurement was done and quickly grew to become the leading enterprise software provider in this segment.

At Cargobase, we’re revolutionizing the way enterprise shippers (e.g., Bosch, Goodyear, Reckitt Benckiser, Textron) and logistics service providers (e.g., DHL, DSV, FedEx) collaborate. Our platform connects all parties on a single platform to simplify spot-buy freight management from quoting and booking to tracking, invoicing, and analytics.

Role Overview

As Group Finance Manager, you will lead the company’s financial management, reporting, and strategic planning functions across all global entities (Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, U.S.). 

You will oversee all financial operations across multiple entities and currencies, including budgeting, financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll, and process automation. Beyond technical proficiency, you will act as a strategic business partner to the leadership team, providing financial insights that drive decision-making, operational efficiency, and profitable growth.

This role demands a balance between strategic thinking and operational execution, making it ideal for a hands-on finance professional comfortable working in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting 

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across all business units and legal entities.


• Partner with functional leads to align financial goals with company-wide KPIs/OKRs and 2026 strategic objectives.


• Prepare consolidated management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with detailed variance and trend analysis.


• Develop and track KPIs for gross margin, customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), cash runway, and efficiency ratios.


• Provide scenario modelling for strategic decisions such as pricing, hiring, and market expansion.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations for global entities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany reconciliations.


• Manage statutory audits, local tax filings, and payroll processing in collaboration with external service providers/accountants and tax advisors in the USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, and the Netherlands.


• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.


• Maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy in reporting.


• Review and continuously improve accounting workflows, including document retention, invoice approval, and expense claim procedures.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Support the CEO in developing the company’s financial strategy


• Provide insights on product profitability, and cost optimization.


• Prepare investor reports, and performance dashboards.


• Translate financial data into clear, actionable narratives for non-financial stakeholders.
  
  

Cash & Treasury Management

• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to ensure healthy liquidity across all entities.


• Monitor receivables aging, payment cycles, and intercompany settlements.


• Manage banking relationships, foreign currency exposures, and treasury operations.


• Implement cash control mechanisms, approval limits, and payment authorizations procedures.


• Support leadership in risk mitigation strategies.
  
  

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and integration of finance systems (e.g., Zoho Books, Deel, Xero, payroll, banking).


• Establish scalable processes and documentation for financial operations in line with SOC2 and audit requirements.


• Champion continuous improvement to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Manage and mentor the global finance team, ensuring accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration.


• Provide coaching, feedback, and training in financial best practices, system use, and compliance.


• Model Cargobase’s values in daily leadership and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance.


• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA or ACA preferred.


• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a regional finance leadership role managing the month-end financial reporting.


• Strong understanding of IFRS, multi-entity consolidation, and cross-border taxation.


• Hands-on experience in SaaS financial models, including deferred revenue, ARR, and unit economics.


• Proficient in financial systems (Zoho Books, Xero) and advanced Excel / Google Sheets.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to collaborate with teams across business and technology functions.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile, and multicultural environment.