Finance Director

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management for decision-making
• Develop and implement financial policies aligned with corporate objectives
• Drive cost optimization, capital efficiency, and resource allocation strategies

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions (e.g., HKEX, US GAAP/SEC, PRC A-share where applicable)
• Manage statutory audits, interim reviews, and internal control processes

3. Cross-Border Financial Management

• Oversee financial operations across multiple regions and entities
• Ensure consistency in reporting and compliance across global teams
• Support international expansion with financial and regulatory risk assessments

4. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain strong internal control frameworks (SOX-level where applicable)
• Oversee end-to-end financial processes (AR/AP, inventory, fixed assets)
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation measures

5. Financial Digital Transformation

• Lead ERP and finance system transformation initiatives
• Drive automation and integration between finance, IT, and business operations
• Develop real-time financial dashboards and data analytics capabilities

6. Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital optimization
• Support funding strategies and capital structure planning
• Maintain banking and financing relationships

7. M&A and Strategic Transactions

• Lead financial due diligence for M&A, divestments, and carve-outs
• Assess financial and tax implications of transactions
• Support post-merger integration and financial alignment

8. Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead high-performing finance teams across regions
• Develop succession planning and capability development frameworks
• Promote cross-cultural collaboration and performance culture

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law (LLB), or related discipline; professional qualification (CICPA/CPA/ACCA) preferred.
2. 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, audit, or corporate financial leadership roles.
3. Strong expertise in financial reporting, internal controls (SOX), statutory compliance, and cross-border financial management.
4. Proven experience in IPO readiness, M&A, and complex financial transactions.
5. Experience in financial digitalization (ERP systems, finance transformation) and leading cross-border teams.