Finance Business Partner - Senior Manager at Substack

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in finance, with a strong background in finance business partnering, FP&A, or commercial finance (not financial controllership)
  • Proven ability to engage and influence demanding senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives
  • A hands-on, solutions-driven mindset – you don’t just report numbers; you use them to drive change
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
  • Exceptional stakeholder management – knowing when to challenge and when to collaborate
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Partner with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to shape business strategy, ensuring financial insights drive commercial success
  • Serve as the trusted finance advisor, challenging the status quo and driving data-backed decision-making across functions
  • Go beyond the numbers—work closely with teams to improve operational efficiencies, cost structures, and profitability
  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with business goals
  • Develop robust financial models that provide clarity and actionable insights for high-impact business decisions
  • Navigate ambiguity with confidence, proactively identifying risks and opportunities

Skills

FP&A
Financial Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis
Problem Solving
Strategic Finance
Commercial Finance

Substack

Digital publishing platform for subscription-based content

About Substack

Substack is a digital publishing platform that connects writers and readers. It allows creators, such as authors, journalists, and chefs, to share their work through newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and videos. Creators can set their own subscription fees, ranging from $5 to $27 per month, enabling them to earn money directly from their content without relying on traditional publishing or advertising. Substack handles administrative tasks, billing, and technical support, allowing creators to focus on their writing. The platform also helps creators grow their audience, as a significant portion of new subscriptions comes from within the Substack network. Substack earns revenue by taking a percentage of the subscription fees, aligning its success with that of its creators. The goal of Substack is to empower creators to monetize their work while providing the necessary tools for managing and expanding their subscriber base.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$97.5MTotal Funding
ANGELCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Enterprise offering may lead to competition with established solutions, straining resources.
Elon Musk's acquisition interest could cause market speculation and investor instability.
Integration with Polymarket may expose Substack to reputational risks and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Substack empowers creators with a subscription-based model, bypassing traditional revenue streams.
The platform offers built-in marketing, aiding creators in growing their subscriber base.
Substack's tools support diverse content, including newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and videos.

Upsides

Spotify integration broadens podcasters' reach, potentially boosting subscribers and revenue.
Mobile editor launch enhances accessibility, increasing content output and engagement.
Enterprise offering partnership with The Free Press opens new revenue streams for Substack.

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