CFO (IPO)

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited is seeking a senior finance leader to drive accounting, consolidation, and governance for a public-ready organization. You will advise CEO and Board, oversee budgeting, IPO process, fundraising, and capital strategy, ensuring compliance and robust controls.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor in Accounting/Finance with up to 16 years of experience in finance, energy sector background, and strong stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or related subject.
• Up to 16 years of total work experience in finance.
• Energy-related business background is a must.
• Proven track record in IPO, fundraising and corporate finance.
• Relevant industry background is required.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; proactive and multitasks well.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Languages: English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group's finance including accounting, consolidation, management reporting, and controls.
• Advise CEO and Board on financial planning, risk management, and capital allocation.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accounting standards.
• Lead end-to-end IPO process with banks, auditors and legal advisors.
• Establish governance and reporting structures for public company standards.
• Implement internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Manage audits and liaise with external auditors and regulators.
• Optimize capital structure and liquidity to support growth.
• Drive fundraising including pre-IPO financing and post-listing strategies.

Skills

IPO experience

Fundraising

Corporate finance

Stakeholder management

Strategic financial planning

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The Role

• Lead the group's finance, including accounting, consolidation, management reporting, and financial controls. Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's vision and goals.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial planning, risk management, and capital allocation.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Lead the end-to-end IPO process, including financial due diligence, prospectus preparation, and coordination with investment banks, auditors, and legal advisors.
• Establish robust governance and reporting structures to meet public company standards.
• Implement internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Manage audits and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Optimize capital structure and manage liquidity to support growth initiatives.
• Drive fundraising efforts, including pre-IPO financing and post-listing capital strategies.

Your Profile

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related subject
• Within 16 years of total work experience in finance
• Knowledge in energy related business background is a must
• Proven track record in IPO, fundraising, corporate finance experience
• Relevant industry background is a must
• Entrepreneurial mindset. Proactive, driven, able to cope with changes and multi-task
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Languages in English, Cantonese and Mandarin