Finance Manager

Chesterton Consulting Co Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,400,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterton Consulting Co Limited in Hong Kong seeks a senior finance professional to act as a business partner for a well established real estate client. You will translate complex data into actionable insights to guide management decisions and drive value across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include leading annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash flow monitoring, and building robust financial models for acquisitions. Strong English and Chinese communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA/ACCA) preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, preferably in property or real estate.
• Strong commercial awareness and real estate investment metrics understanding.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling) and experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed financial performance reports, analyze operational variances, and track KPIs.
• Lead annual budgeting cycles, generate rolling forecasts, and monitor cash flow requirements.
• Build robust financial models to evaluate property acquisitions and development ventures.
• Partner with management to establish long-term economic goals and mitigate financial risks.
• Manage full-set accounts, ensure compliance with local regulations, and liaise with auditors/banks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our Client is a well established small sized real estate player; a need has arisen to hire a finance professional to act as a business partner. You will be the cornerstone of financial strategy, translating complex data into actionable business insights to aid management's decision making.

Key responsibilities

Produce detailed financial performance reports, analyze operational variances, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Lead the annual budgeting cycles, generate rolling forecasts, and monitor cash flow requirements for ongoing operations

Build robust financial models to evaluate the feasibility of potential property acquisitions and development ventures

Partner with management to establish long-term economic goals and devise strategies to mitigate financial risks

Manage full-set accounts, ensure compliance with local financial regulations, and serve as the primary liaison for auditors and banks

About you

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Recognized professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred

Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, ideally within the property or real estate sector

Strong commercial awareness and a deep understanding of real estate investment metrics

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling) and experience with accounting software

Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese (including Mandarin); ability to present complex data clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager?
• What is your highest level of education?