CFO / Finance Director (Pre-IPO)

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited is seeking a high-caliber Chief Financial Officer based in Hong Kong to build the finance function, guide the pre-IPO program, and partner with the Board on strategic value creation.

The role encompasses strategic finance leadership, governance, and capital markets expertise, aiming to optimize cash flow and drive growth while ensuring compliance with listing requirements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience with energy, utilities, renewables, or capital-intensive industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HK capital markets, listing regulations, and IPO readiness.
• Proven track record in corporate finance, fundraising, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior finance executive and trusted advisor to the Board.
• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy to enable growth.
• Lead and scale the finance organization with robust controls and governance.
• Drive planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cash flow optimization.
• Oversee IPO readiness workstreams and collaboration with external advisors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Corporate finance

Treasury management

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

SAP/Oracle FS

Job description

A fast-growing utilities group is looking for a high-caliber CFO based in Hong Kong to build up finance functions and manage pre-IPO preparation.

The Role

Strategic Finance & Leadership

• Serve as the senior finance executive and trusted advisor to the Board of Directors.
• Develop and execute the company's overall financial strategy to support business growth and long-term value creation.
• Build, lead, and scale the finance organization, establishing robust financial processes, systems, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and cash flow optimization.

IPO & Capital Markets

• Lead and coordinate all finance-related workstreams for a potential Hong Kong pre-IPO and listing readiness program.
• Work closely with external advisors including IPO sponsors, auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, reporting accountants, and regulatory parties.
• Ensure compliance with Hong Kong listing requirements, financial reporting standards, and corporate governance expectations.
• Establish internal controls, reporting infrastructure, and financial policies required for listed company readiness.
• Lead capital raising initiatives, including equity financing, strategic investments, debt financing, and other funding activities.
• Support strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment evaluations.
• Prepare business plans, financial models, board materials, and investor presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, financial institutions, and other key external stakeholders.

Financial Operations & Governance

• Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and risk management activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial discipline, and risk management practices across the organization.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
• Approximately 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Prior experience within energy, utilities, renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or related capital-intensive industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong capital markets, listing regulations, and IPO readiness requirements.
• Proven track record in corporate finance, fundraising, capital raising, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working closely with external parties including auditors, legal advisors, tax consultants, reporting accountants, and financial institutions.
• Candidates may come from either:
• Big 4 accounting firms combined with senior finance leadership experience in Hong Kong listed companies; or
• Investment banking, transaction advisory, capital markets, or IPO-focused financial services backgrounds, complemented by in-house corporate finance and leadership experience.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and capable of building teams and processes from the ground up.
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership capability, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English.