About our Company
Founded in 2017, Cray Ventures Private Limited is the holding company operating Playmade, one of the leading quick-service tea players in Singapore and we are looking for partners to expand our footprint globally!
With 23 outlets and growing, the youthful brand has won the hearts of many tea lovers both young and old. The brand’s playful spirit is seen through the name - evoking a sense of imagination and hand-crafted fun. We pride ourselves in using only the freshest ingredients both imported from Asia or locally sourced. We localise creative menu offerings and the R&D of our exotic and creative tea flavors. We want to be “Everyone’s everyday drink, made by hand and using all-natural ingredients.” What sets ourselves apart from other bubble tea brands is our freshly-made pearls produced daily in an open-kitchen concept as an artistry display, in a hygienic and safe environment.
Why join us?
At Cray Ventures, we are actively and strategically growing our presence in identified key markets and different revenue pillars in the next 2-3 years. We're looking for you if you enjoy questioning the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for an organisation that strives to make a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
- You will be part of a fast-growing, fun and energetic family who are just as professional and passionate about our Bubble Tea.
- Our work cultures are inclusive, respectful, nurturing and collaborative.
- We are adventurous as a brand and are unafraid to venture uncharted territories in our quest to grow.
Responsibilities
As a Finance Manager, you will be managing the following functions for the Company:
- Oversee financial planning and business performance analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, investment and risk management activities.
- Building and leading a team of finance staff in compliance to accounting standards, GST regulations and group internal control procedures, as well as other relevant rules and regulations.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial statements and adhere to corporate reporting timetables.
- Assist in implementation of management and administrative financial systems to provide structure for exponential business growth.
- To ensure compliance with established financial processes, local compliance requirements, financial reporting and review of revenue, expenditures, asset management, tax, management reporting and administration.
- Responsible for the implementation of finance strategies and objectives. You will manage and liaise with external auditors and tax agents.
- Possess the knowledge to evaluate the company's P&L and also plan for effective finance strategies.
- Leading and reviewing suppliers and customers transactions, including payments and creditor reconciliations.
Skills
- At least 7 to 8 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in rigorous financial planning, analysis and/or strategy experience
- Experience in startup environment an advantage
- Excellent analytical ability and Excel spreadsheet skills
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Ability to understand concepts and ideas quickly and model data in meaningful ways
- Naturally Inquisitive - comfortable and willing to interrogate existing process and systems
- Proactive in proposing ideas to challenge status quo
- Experience in working across functions and cultures and dealing with remote teams
- Excellent personal and business presentation skills, in particular the presentation of financial information to non-finance managers and directors
- Assertive and able to influence upwards and peers
- Good spoken & written English
- Has strong sense of operational discipline and ability to meet deadlines
