Finance Director
Job Summary
The Finance Director is responsible for leading financial strategy, planning, and performance analysis while ensuring global compliance and internal control standards. This role drives financial digital transformation, manages cross-border operations, and oversees M&A activities. The position requires strong leadership in developing high-performing teams and supporting long-term capital efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and performance analysis
- Oversee financial reporting and global regulatory compliance
- Drive financial digital transformation and ERP initiatives
- Manage treasury, M&A, and cross-border financial operations
Required Skills
- 10+ years of leadership experience in finance or audit
- Professional certification (CPA/ACCA/CICPA)
- Expertise in SOX compliance and financial reporting
- Experience with M&A and financial digitalization
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Strategy & Leadership: Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis; provide strategic financial insights to senior management; develop and implement financial policies; drive cost optimization and capital efficiency.
2. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee accurate and timely financial statements; ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., HKEX, US GAAP/SEC, PRC A-share); manage statutory audits and internal control processes.
3. Cross-Border Financial Management: Oversee financial operations across multiple regions; ensure consistency in reporting; support international expansion with risk assessments.
4. Internal Controls & Risk Management: Establish and maintain internal control frameworks (SOX-level); oversee end-to-end financial processes; identify and mitigate financial risks.
5. Financial Digital Transformation: Lead ERP and finance system initiatives; drive automation and integration; develop real-time financial dashboards and data analytics.
6. Treasury & Working Capital Management: Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital optimization; support funding strategies; maintain banking and financing relationships.
7. M&A and Strategic Transactions: Lead financial due diligence for M&A and divestments; assess tax and financial implications; support post-merger integration.
8. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and lead high-performing finance teams; develop succession planning and promote cross-cultural collaboration.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law (LLB), or related discipline; professional qualification (CICPA/CPA/ACCA) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, audit, or corporate financial leadership roles.
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, internal controls (SOX), statutory compliance, and cross-border financial management.
- Proven experience in IPO readiness, M&A, and complex financial transactions.
- Experience in financial digitalization (ERP systems, finance transformation) and leading cross-border teams.