CFO (FMCG)

Our client is a world-leading FMCG business with a presence across the globe. We are currently seeking a seasoned finance leader to head their Hong Kong finance team. In this role, you will lead a large team and serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO of Hong Kong.

Position Responsibilities

• Report to the CEO and lead a team of 50 Finance professionals across the globe
• Ensure effective management of the company's financial resources.
• Enhance business and operational performance with a focus on revenue growth, profitability, capital allocation, effective use of capital, and management of working capital.
• Improve margin management by implementing revenue growth initiatives and cost efficiency/productivity measures.
• Act as a key business partner and decision-maker for the General Manager and functional directors, supporting the company's growth objectives.
• Maintain a robust governance framework for the organization and ensure compliance with legal, tax, internal controls, and other regulatory requirements to protect the company's assets.
• Establish and uphold sufficient accounting systems to provide timely, accurate, relevant, and decision-oriented information to users, senior management, and functional teams.
• Manage working capital and cash effectively, focusing on optimizing working capital to maximize available cash flow and enhance free cash flow.
• Oversee tax affairs with an emphasis on reducing the company's effective tax rate (within the appropriate financing structure) while fostering a positive relationship with tax authorities.
• Ensure collaboration among functional teams to minimize the overall cost of risk.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and government agencies regarding audits, financial matters, legal affairs, and banking.
• Provide leadership, vision, coaching, guidance, and feedback to the finance team to enhance their performance and motivation.
• Develop finance capabilities and business acumen throughout the organization to improve financial literacy and the assessment of financial data.
• Streamline and standardize business processes, policies, and templates.
• Undertake and manage ad hoc projects as identified.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Over 15 years of finance experience, including at least 8 years in managerial or leadership roles, overseeing Finance Controllers, FP&A, and Business Partnering functions.
• Qualified member of a recognized professional accounting institute (e.g., HKICPA, ICAEW, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Prior senior finance leadership experience in a sizable FMCG business is essential.
• Strategic leader with a strong business acumen, effective leadership, and execution abilities.
• Creative thinker with new ideas for business improvement and import/export initiatives.
• Possesses a growth mindset, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes for greater efficiency.
• Willing and able to make decisions based on data, analytics, and factual information.
• Detail-oriented with a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong crisis management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and business partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Experience working across matrices of center, region, and market, as well as across various functions.
• Proven track record in driving transformation and change within the team.
• Experience in project management and change management.
• Proficient in MS Office, financial systems, SAP, or other ERP software is a plus.

Interested individuals can apply now or send CV to [email protected] for more information. Only relevant candidates will be contacted.

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