Director, FP&A

Univers provides the world's most comprehensive decarbonization system.

We help companies and countries optimize energy systems and reduce carbon emissions with accurate, reliable, and actionable decarbonization data. Our EnOS (Energy and Environment Operating System) platform connects on-the-ground operational technology and in-the-cloud intelligence to deliver real-time energy data and data-driven carbon monitoring, reporting, and abatement.

With 220 million sensors and smart devices connected, 550GW of renewable energy under management, and a community of over 500 customers, we're helping the world's leading businesses get the world to net zero—and what comes after it.

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The FP&A Director is responsible for the Global FP&A and Investor Relations function as well as Finance Business Partnering in APAC in order to optimize the financial profitability strategy and communicate it with key investors.

Based in Singapore, this role includes key FP&A functions such as corporate P&L and balance sheet forecasting, as well as partnering with key senior business leaders across Sales, Product, and Finance functions to drive business outcomes through financial insights, analysis, and execution.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about partnering with the business to make data-driven decisions. The role requires a strong strategic mindset, excellent communication and analytical skills, a cross-functional collaboration to support both day-to-day operations and long-term planning. The role reports to the CFO and will be an integral member of the senior finance leadership team.

Corp FP&A

• Partner with regional Finance to develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts that drive growth and efficiency, while delivering high return on investment
• Provide ad hoc analytical support to guide operational and strategic decision making
• Review current product cost and pricing structure, recommend pricing amendments to achieve profitability outcomes.
• Review current business cash flow and funding model, recommend future direction and implement agreed actions.
• Create and maintain management reporting packages, including key metrics and KPIs that align to annual and 5 year strategic planning goals
• Identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes, and methodologies
• Monitor business KPIs and provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve performance
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions (e.g., ROI analysis, DCF, pricing strategy, 5-year planning, cash flow)
• Executive Communication: Present monthly and quarterly financial statements, forecasts and analytical reports to the CFO/CEO, Executive team, as well as Sales and Product teams. Provide recommendations for improving overall performance and profitability.

Finance Business Partnering

• Partner with the global business unit leaders in AWC to drive improved financial performance.
• Oversee the Commercial Finance team to ensure accurate and timely customer financial projections and results.
• Help business partners gain key insights into spend with important and actionable analyses

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of finance experience in software, internet, technology, consulting, or Big 4; with at least 3 years in an FP&A or Finance Business Partner role
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and startup-like environment—adaptability and agility are a must
• Strong business acumen and a passion for working closely with commercial teams
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA / ACCA / CIMA certification is a plus
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Mandarin proficiency is a plus (to facilitate communication with teams in China)
• Advanced financial modelling and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with Power BI, ERP systems, or AI-based financial tools is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Logical thinker with a strategic, solutions-oriented mindset

Investor Relations

• Create a strategic investor relations plan, identifying key potential shareholders
• Develop and build relationships in the investment community with both existing shareholders and establish strategy for overall engagement
• Provide investor insights and perspectives to the Executive team
• Proactively educate the investment community on Univers operations and objectives
• Responsible for maintaining and updating guidance model and tracking all analyst models against our guidance. Understand best practices for target setting and reporting of key operating metrics.
• Collect and maintain key business and financial metrics across peers in the industry.
• Perform a range of analyses, including industry analysis, competitive analysis, and comparative valuation to interpret data related to the company
• Assess the mix of the investor base and creating plans to target and attract long-term investors, to expand and maintain key investors ownership positions
• Collaborating with Product, Finance, Marketing, Legal to ensure communicators are aligned with company strategy