CFO- HK Listed Pharma Business - Based in China/ HK

Page Executive; Hong Kong; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Direct interaction with C-suite and a/

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking a high-calibre CFO for a well-established pharmaceutical organisation. The role focuses on developing financial strategy, overseeing budgeting and reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with travel between Hong Kong and China.

The successful candidate will bring 15–20 years in finance, a CPA/HKICPA, and deep knowledge of HK Listing rules, enabling strategic conversations with investors and the board. Cantonese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with professional qualification.
• Qualified Accountant (HKICPA/CPA) preferred.
• 15–20 years of total work experience in finance.
• Industry knowledge in pharmaceutical, life sciences or healthcare sectors is required.
• Experience in HK-listed organisations and familiarity with HK Listing rules is essential.
• Combination of strong financial operations experience and capital market exposure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Languages: English and Mandarin; Cantonese a plus.
• Open to travel between Hong Kong and China.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Managing relationships with investors and financial institutions.
• Providing strategic insights to the executive team.
• Monitoring risks and safeguarding financial stability.
• Optimising financial processes to improve efficiency.
• Leading and mentoring the finance team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

English & Mandarin

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Qualified Accountant (HKICPA/CPA)

15–20 years experience in finance

Job description

• Travel between Hong Kong and China
• Growing organisation, strong prospect

About Our Client

My client is a well established organisation in the pharmaceutical sector that is backed with decades of research and development by leading scientists and medical professionals. They are seeking for a high calibre CFO to take the organisation to the next level.

Job Description

• Developing and implementing financial strategies to align with business goals
• Overseeing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Managing relationships with stakeholders, including investors and financial institutions
• Providing strategic insights and recommendations to the executive team
• Monitoring and managing risks to safeguard the organisation's financial stability
• Optimising financial processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Leading and mentoring the accounting and finance team

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Qualified Accountant (i.e. HKICPA, CPAA, AICPA etc)
• At least 15-20 years of total working experience
• Candidates with a Big 4 background is a plus
• Must have industry knowledge in the pharmaceutical, life science or healthcare sectors
• Must have worked in HK Listed organisations and well versed with compliance and HK Listing rules
• Combination of strong experience in financial operations and capital market
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Languages in English and Mandarin. Cantonese is a plus
• Open to travel between Hong Kong and China

What’s on Offer

• Competitive package for the right candidate
• Work directly with C-suite and Founder of the business
• Be part of a growing organisation and driven meaningful impact