Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer

ONTHELIST PTE. LTD.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTheList is seeking a Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer to lead the global financial strategy, governance, and profitability as the company expands across markets. You will partner with the CEO and market MDs to architect capital allocation, drive FP&A maturity, and ensure robust multi-jurisdictional controls.

This executive role requires a hands-on leader who balances strategic insight with operational discipline to sustain growth and value creation across regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership.
• 5+ years at C-level or VP of Finance in high-growth retail/e-commerce.
• Experience managing finance, tax and currency complexities in Mainland China.
• Track record scaling FP&A and analytics teams.
• Strong business acumen with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the global financial strategy across markets.
• Direct multi-market P&L management, budgeting, forecasting and reviews.
• Architect capital allocation and cash-flow structures for regional scaling.
• Establish financial controls, treasury management and tax compliance across jurisdictions.
• Provide advanced data analytics support for strategic initiatives and performance tracking.
• Lead sustainability accounting and ESG data tracking aligned with the company values.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate new markets, partnerships and growth scenarios.
• Prepare executive-level reporting for board reviews and investor relations.

Job description

Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer

Finance Director /Chief Financial Officer

Full-time | Hong Kong-Based

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)and Co-Founder

AboutOnTheList

Founded in Hong Kong in 2016 by the French couple Delphine Lefay and Diego Dultzin,OnTheListis a leading premium flash sales concept in Asia and theMiddle-East.OnTheListworks to minimize the problem of excess stock by turning past-season inventory into sustainable opportunities. Working directly with retail brands and official distributors,OnTheListprovidesa sustainable way for brands to sell past-season items that would have otherwise ended up in landfills, while providing the best deals and steep discounts to 1.5 millionOnTheListmembers.

Since launching in Hong Kong in 2016,OnTheListhas hosted over6.000 flash sales across all regions, nowoperatingin Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Dubai,SaudiArabiaand soon Taiwan.

Sustainability is rooted in who we are and motivates us to continue our mission. To date, we have saved almost 10 million items from ending up in landfills. FormingOnTheLove, our CSRinitiatives, has allowed us to deepen our commitment to minimizing our carbon footprint while working with local organizations and hosting regular charity sales.

AtOnTheList, our values guide everything we do: Family Spirit is driven by humility, fostering genuine connections with our community. Panache reflects our passion for delivering exceptional experiences, while Sustainability is rooted in our commitment to creating a positive impact on the world around us. Excellence is driven by the cooperation of our teams with our brand partners.

The Opportunity:

AsOnTheListenters its second decade,this roleis a core strategic business driverand a vital member of the Leadership Team.You will act as the financial architect of our global expansion, ensuring disciplined capital allocation, robust financial governance, and sustainable multi-market profitability. You will partner directly with the CEO, Co-Founder, andmarketsManaging Directors/General Managers to scale our commercial impact globally.

What We Will Trust You With

1. Strategic Financial Leadership & Capital Allocation

Own and execute the global financial strategy, driving corporate profitability, margin expansion, and long-term financial sustainability across all markets.

Direct multi-market P&L management, yearly budgeting, forecasting, and monthlysalesreviews acrossmarkets.

Architect and oversee capital allocationand cash-flow structures to fuel regional scaling and strategic corporate initiatives.

2. Financial Governance, Treasury & Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance

Establish and scale enterprise-grade financial controls, internal control policies, treasury management, tax compliance, and auditing frameworks across complex internationaljurisdictions(including Mainland China and the MiddleEast).

Oversee multi-entity audit coordination, ensuring seamless collaboration with external auditors and local teams tomaintainrigorous regulatory compliance and governance standards.

Champion financial digitalization, partnering on core technological milestones (such as theOnTheStackdata transformation project) to build predictive financial modeling and advanced FP&A dashboards.

Direct advanced data analyticssupport forstrategic initiatives, management reporting, and performance tracking (including revenue, margins, sell-through rates, and overstock metrics).

Drive forward-thinking finance innovations, including AI-driven workflow automation within the finance function and reporting standardization across markets.

Implement robust unit-economics tracking across both our online flash sales and offline retail store operations.

Oversee sustainability accounting and ESG data tracking, including corporate carbon footprint andemissions calculations aligned withOnTheLove.

4.Commercial Partnership & Strategic Expansion

Act as a key strategic sparring partner to market leaders, evaluating the financial viability of new market entries, pop-up concepts, and brand partnership models.

Model outscenarios for business growth, pricing strategies, and inventory valuation structures to maximize top-line revenue and bottom-line efficiency.

5.Board Governance & Investor Relations

Prepare executive-level financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic presentations for monthly and quarterly business reviews.

Serve as an authoritative financial voice, providing transparent insights and data-backed recommendations to guide high-stakes executive decisions.

What It Takes

10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5yearsoperatingin a C-level or VP of Finance capacity within high-growth retail, luxury, e-commerce, or omnichannel environments.

Previousprofessional experience managing finance, tax, and currency complexities in Mainland China is essential and strictlyrequiredfor this role.

A track recordof scaling financial architecture, building FP&A and analytics teams from scratch, implementing robust ERP/financial systems, and navigating rapid growth in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrates strong business acumen and strategic rigor,leveragingdeep data, financial modeling, and modern analytics tools (such as Power BI, Advanced Excel, and automated reporting) to drive commercial success.

Has a global & local regulatory mindset with deepexpertisein managing complex financial, tax, and currency frameworks across Mainland China and broader APACandMiddle East.

Exceptional emotional intelligence, communication skills, and gravitas, with the ability to challenge executive peers constructively, guide local market leaders, and present with absolute clarity.

A fast-paced, entrepreneurial mindset fully aligned withOnTheList'score values.