Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition
Ascendi Global is a boutique yet global executive search and leadership advisory firm. We search for the best to bring success to our client's organization. We also coach leaders who will make a difference in their career. We are a new start up headquartered in Singapore and majority of our team members are in Singapore. We haver partners across Zurich, China, Hong Kong and Philippines.
Job Summary
Our client is a leading global food consumer company expanding rapidly across 18 markets. The CFO will lead the finance function of the newly spun-off business, drive IPO readiness, and oversee financial planning, compliance, and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable growth and public listing success.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial operations to ensure accurate accounting, corporate finance management, and cost control aligned with business strategy
- Develop and implement governance frameworks to maintain compliance and risk management across the organization
- Drive financial planning and analysis to inform strategic decision-making and optimize capital allocation
- Manage investor relations and communicate effectively with the Board of Directors and external stakeholders to build trust and transparency
- Oversee treasury functions, mergers and acquisitions, and capital market activities to support business transformation and growth
- Build and lead high-performance regional or global finance teams, designing effective organizational structures to enhance operational excellence
- Establish and maintain critical external relationships with banks, investment communities, and financing sectors to secure financial resources
- Act as a strategic finance business partner to brand presidents and senior leaders, providing insights that drive commercial success
- Lead IPO readiness initiatives, including pre-IPO strategy development and stakeholder communication, ensuring smooth transition to public listing.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial mindset and strong business acumen to navigate complex global markets and evolving regulatory environments
Required competencies and certifications
- Proven experience managing finance functions in large multinational or listed companies with over 15 years in commercial finance roles
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performance teams and build effective cross-functional relationships based on trust and respect
- Experience working with corporate Boards of Directors and managing investor relations at a senior level
- Effective communication and presentation skills in English to engage diverse stakeholders
- Experience as a CFO or senior financial leader in US-listed companies or with successful IPO in the USA Stock exchange.
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Track record of business transformation leadership in global corporations
- Experience managing finance teams across multiple regions or countries
- Entrepreneurial approach with strong stakeholder management skills
Other Information
- Work Location: Hong Kong or Singapore only (non negotiable, no hybrid work arrangement)
- Open to relocate successful candidates
- We will only contact qualified candidates. Thank you for your interest.
