Group Financial Controller

Role Overview
The Group Financial Controller is a core member of the Company's senior executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the Group's financial strategy and execution, capital operations, business management, risk management, accounting, taxation, internal control systems, and legal and compliance frameworks.

The GFC's primary mission is to maximize enterprise value through global resource allocation and capital efficiency optimization, while providing high-quality financial insights to support strategic decision-making. role extends beyond traditional finance functions to encompass business operations, capital markets activities, financing and M&A, budgeting, and long-term value creation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Group Financial Leadership & Strategy

. Support the CEO in formulating the Company's overall development strategy and lead the development and execution of the Group's financial strategy

. Actively participate in business decision-making to drive alignment between finance and operations for effective strategy execution

. Oversee business target setting, execution tracking, and performance analysis to enhance operational efficiency and profitability

. Optimize resource allocation through financial analysis and data-driven insights to improve management decision-making

Establish a value-driven management framework to enhance overall business quality and sustainable growth

1. Strategy Planning
Drive M&A activities (valuation, due diligence), budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to align with corporate growth goals.

2. Financial Management, Accounting & Internal Controls

. Lead the establishment of the Group's financial management framework, including accounting, reporting, and financial analysis systems

. Oversee annual business planning and budgeting, with rolling forecasts and dynamic management

. Develop and continuously optimize comprehensive budgeting systems and financial policies to ensure strategic alignment and control

. Build transparent and efficient financial reporting systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for management and Board decision-making

. Supervise accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity across core functions such as AR, AP, and payroll

. Continuously improve accounting processes and financial systems to enhance data quality and internal controls

. Establish and enhance internal control systems to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness

. Develop enterprise risk management frameworks, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation mechanisms

. Ensure alignment between financial management and internal control systems to improve governance and operational efficiency

3. Capital Fund Raising & Capital Markets

. Lead capital raising initiatives, including equity financing, debt financing, and other instruments

. Optimize capital structure and financing costs to improve capital efficiency and returns

. Lead joint venture(JV) structuring and execution, as well as post-listing capital market management

. Participate in major investments, M&A, restructuring, and post-investment management

. Drive long-term value creation and strategic expansion through capital operations

4. Multi-Jurisdiction Financial Management & Investment Decision-Making

. Develop and implement global financial strategies across multiple jurisdictions

. Lead evaluation of major investment projects, including financial modeling (IRR, NPV), return analysis, and risk assessment

. Support Board-level strategic investment decisions and optimize capital allocation

. Lead post-merger integration and investment management to maximize returns and synergies

5. Internal Control &Risk Management

. Establish and maintain robust internal control systems to ensure compliance and operational integrity

. Develop comprehensive risk management frameworks to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks

. Monitor internal controls across key processes to prevent fraud and major risk events

. Implement risk early-warning mechanisms and continuously enhance governance processes

. Ensure corporate governance aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements

6. Tax Management & Legal Compliance

. Develop and optimize tax strategies to minimize tax costs while ensuring compliance

. Ensure financial reporting and operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and listing requirements

. Oversee the Group's legal and compliance framework

. Maintain strong relationships with auditors, legal advisors, tax authorities, and regulators

. Ensure accurate, complete, and transparent disclosures in compliance with capital market regulations

7. Treasury & Capital Efficiency

. Optimize treasury management systems to enhance cash flow efficiency and security

. Strengthen foreign exchange risk management to mitigate currency exposure

. Oversee global cash allocation and capital deployment

. Support cross-border fund management and global treasury operations

8. Financial Analysis & Business Support

. Establish high-quality financial analysis frameworks to support strategic and operational decisions

. Provide forward-looking insights through forecasting and scenario analysis

. Support business units with project evaluation, profitability analysis, and performance improvement

. Translate financial data into actionable business insights

9. Joint Venture (JV) Management

. Lead JV structuring, financial modelling, and negotiation support

. Oversee JV establishment, ownership structure, capital contribution, and governance design

. Manage the full lifecycle of JVs, including performance monitoring and exit strategies

. Supervise JV financial performance and budget execution

. Coordinate partner relationships and optimize governance and profit-sharing mechanisms

. Ensure compliance with local regulations and alignment with Group strategy

. Utilize financial and legal structuring to achieve risk isolation and capital efficiency

Required skills and qualifications
1. Executive Leadership Experience

• 20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Minimum 10+ years in senior executive roles (CFO, Group CFO, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to lead large, complex finance organizations in a multinational environment
• Strong track record of driving operational improvements through finance leadership
• Experience in managing complex stakeholder environments, including activist investors

2. Corporate & Group-Level Finance Expertise

• Experience as Group Financial Controller or senior finance leader in an international organization with significant revenue scale
• Strong background in group-level consolidation, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and corporate restructuring
• Deep experience in audit management and enterprise-wide financial governance

3. Capital Markets, Investor Relations & Funding

• Proven track record in investor relations and capital markets engagement
• Experience in raising capital beyond traditional credit facilities
• Strong exposure to equity, debt financing, and strategic funding initiatives
• Experience working with boards, investors, and external financial stakeholders

4. M&A and Strategic Transactions

• Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, including complex and high-value transactions
• Strong involvement in due diligence, deal structuring, integration, and post-merger execution
• Ability to support strategic expansion through corporate transactions

5. Global Finance, Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• International finance experience, including transfer pricing and tax optimization strategies
• Strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements and global regulatory compliance standards
• Deep knowledge of advanced accounting principles, regulatory frameworks, and tax planning

6. Professional Qualifications

• CPA qualification is required
• MBA from a top-tier institution is strongly preferred

7. Leadership & Communication Skills

• Exceptional executive presence with strong board-level communication skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly
• High integrity, sound judgment, and steadfast ethical standards
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence across all organizational levels