The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the Group’s global finance function and plays a critical role in shaping the Group’s long-term financial strategy, capital structure, governance framework, and acquisition-led expansion strategy across multiple business units and international markets.
This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Group finance, including financial strategy, M&A execution, IPO readiness, financial reporting, treasury, taxation, compliance, investor engagement, and operational finance management across regional and overseas entities.
As a key member of senior leadership, the CFO partners closely with the Chairman, CEO, and business leaders to drive sustainable growth, strengthen institutional governance, and support the Group’s transformation into a scalable and internationally positioned organisation.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and highly hands-on, with strong experience in cross-border finance operations, capital markets, multi-entity consolidation, and acquisition integration within fast-paced and entrepreneurial environments.
- Define, develop, and execute the Group’s financial strategy in alignment with its long-term business objectives and acquisition-led growth model.
- Partner closely with the Chairman, CEO, and Board on strategic planning, capital allocation, financing strategy, and business expansion initiatives.
- Provide commercial and financial leadership across investment decisions, operational planning, and regional growth opportunities.
- Translate strategic business objectives into scalable financial and operational execution plans.
- Support institutionalisation of the Group through enhanced governance, reporting standards, and financial discipline.
- Lead financial due diligence, valuation analysis, transaction structuring, and execution for acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships.
- Assess commercial, financial, tax, and operational risks relating to transactions and investment opportunities.
- Drive post-merger integration activities, including consolidation of reporting structures, financial governance, ERP alignment, and operational integration.
- Support negotiations relating to SPA structures, working capital adjustments, earn-outs, and transaction financing arrangements.
- Partner with legal advisors, investment bankers, auditors, and consultants throughout transaction lifecycles.
- Lead the Group’s IPO readiness initiatives, public market preparation, and capital markets strategy.
- Oversee implementation of governance frameworks, financial controls, reporting standards, and disclosure processes required for listed company environments.
- Coordinate with regulators, external advisors, auditors, underwriters, and legal counsels to ensure compliance with listing and regulatory requirements.
- Support preparation of prospectuses, investor materials, board papers, and public disclosures.
- Drive investor readiness, financial transparency, and institutional reporting capabilities.
- Oversee Group-wide financial reporting, consolidation, and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions and overseas entities.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable local regulations.
- Manage intercompany accounting, eliminations, foreign currency translation, and cross-border reporting processes.
- Establish scalable reporting frameworks capable of supporting multiple industries, entities, and international operations.
- Oversee core finance functions including accounting, tax, treasury, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Ensure robust internal controls, enterprise risk management frameworks, and financial governance standards are maintained across the Group.
- Strengthen operational finance capabilities while maintaining cost discipline and financial efficiency.
- Monitor liquidity, financing requirements, and working capital across regional operations and investment activities.
- Support banking relationships, financing arrangements, and treasury optimisation initiatives.
- Lead Group budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across business units and regional entities.
- Provide financial analysis, performance tracking, and strategic insights to support management decision-making.
- Monitor operational and financial KPIs, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Support scenario planning, business modelling, and financial evaluation for expansion and investment initiatives.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance organisation capable of supporting regional and international expansion.
- Initially lead and manage a lean finance structure while scaling capabilities in line with business growth and acquisitions.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership to finance team members while fostering accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance operations, systems, governance, and reporting processes.
- Partner closely with Legal, HR, Operations, IT, Compliance, and regional business leaders on strategic and operational initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, shareholders, investors, and key stakeholders on finance-related matters.
- Support Group-wide transformation projects, governance initiatives, and overseas expansion activities.
- Represent the finance function in Board meetings, investor discussions, and external stakeholder engagements where required.
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 12+ years of senior finance leadership experience, ideally as a CFO, Finance Director, or senior regional finance leader.
- Proven experience in multinational, regional, or high-growth entrepreneurial environments with cross-border operations.
- Strong track record in M&A transactions, financial due diligence, post-merger integration, and investment execution.
- Demonstrated experience leading IPO readiness projects and/or supporting public market listings.
- Experience managing Group consolidation, reporting, and governance across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Exposure to industries such as luxury services, yachting, financial services, healthcare, wellness, hospitality, lifestyle, or medical sectors would be advantageous.
- Strong expertise in:Financial strategy and corporate financeIFRS and Group consolidationIPO readiness and regulatory complianceCapital markets and investor reportingTreasury, cash flow, and risk managementM&A execution and integration
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic oversight and operational execution.
- Experience implementing scalable finance processes, governance frameworks, and reporting structures.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, financial modelling, and advanced financial analysis.
- Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Conversational or professional Mandarin proficiency is required to support Chinese-speaking stakeholders, overseas entities, and regional operations.
- Ability to engage effectively with Board members, investors, regulators, advisors, and senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strategic, commercially minded, and highly analytical.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate effectively in lean and evolving environments.
- High integrity, professionalism, and strong governance mindset.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and within fast-paced environments.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to scale finance capabilities alongside business growth and acquisitions.
