Group Finance Director - HK Listed Family Business

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Finance Director with extensive accounting experience. The candidate will lead the financial strategy, manage an accounting team, and ensure regulatory compliance. Key qualifications include a degree in finance and professional certification. This role offers the chance to shape the financial direction within a stable organization renowned in the market.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a real impact

Collaborative working culture

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• 20-25 years of solid accounting experience from sizeable organisations.
• Experience managing complex financial operations and compliance.
• Preferred professional qualification in accountancy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sizeable accounting team supporting the board and Audit Committee.
• Develop financial strategy for the organisation.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.

Skills

Exceptional leadership and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Navigating stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Professional Qualifications (i.e. HKICPA, ACCA)

Job description

Overview

• Up to HK$2M total package
• Stable organisation

About Our Client

The company is well known for its established market presence and long history of excellence in the Hong Kong, China and rest of Asia market. With a focus on excellence, the company operates across diverse markets and offers a collaborative and professional work environment for all their stakeholders.

Job Description

As a Group Finance Director, your main responsibilities will include:

• Report to the Group CFO, lead a sizeable accounting team and support the board and Audit Committee
• Developing and implementing the financial strategy for organisation
• Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements for HKEX
• Work closely with other department head on potential investment or M&A opportunities
• Managing the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Collaborating with senior leadership to align financial goals with company objectives
• Identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth
• Providing strategic guidance on investments and risk management

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least 20-25 years of solid accounting experience from sizeable organisations, preferably from diversified industries
• Professional Qualifications (i.e. HKICPA, ACCA etc) is a must
• Candidates who have worked for Hong Kong Listed organisation with a family management culture is a must
• Experience in managing complex financial operations and compliance
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to navigate a range of different levels of stakeholders
• A professional qualification in accountancy or a related field is preferred
• The ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders effectively

What's on Offer

• Extremely stable organisation with long term development
• Opportunity to make a real impact to business decision
• Collaborative working culture
• Opportunities to lead and shape the financial strategy of a sizeable organisation
• Work for a renowned brand name in the market