Finance Director

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key strategic partner, leading the full spectrum of finance across planning, reporting, treasury, and governance. This is a high-impact role offering visibility across global operations and direct influence on business strategy, capital allocation, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Planning

• Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Drive performance analysis, including variance and product profitability insights
• Partner closely with business leaders to optimise costs across procurement, production, and overheads
• Support investment decisions through scenario modelling and capex evaluation

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Oversee end-to-end finance operations across multiple jurisdictions (AP, AR, GL, closing)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements
• Manage external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and regulators
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks

Treasury & Funding

• Develop and execute funding strategies across debt, grants, and potential equity raises
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support growth
• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and FX risk management

Business Partnering & Growth

• Act as a strategic finance partner to operations, supply chain, and commercial teams
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and market entry initiatives through financial modelling and due diligence
• Engage closely with regional stakeholders, joint venture partners, and investors

Leadership & Transformation

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team (13–14 members)
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and ERP capabilities
• Champion digital and AI-driven transformation within the finance function

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; CPA / ACCA / CFA preferred
• 12+ years of experience, including senior leadership exposure
• Experience working in start-up/ SME environment with full visibility over financials and working directly with the Board
• Fund-raising experience a must
• Ability to work without proper financial ERP in place, with demonstrated ability to implement ERP systems.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, or capital-intensive environments, specifically production/ plant experience a must
• Strong exposure to cross-border operations, ideally with China-related experience
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (essential for stakeholder management)
• Strong technical grounding in accounting standards (SFRS/IFRS), alongside commercial acumen
• Comfort level working in ambiguous environment
• Proven ability in financial modelling, strategic planning, and influencing senior stakeholders

Why Join

• Opportunity to shape the finance function of a high-growth, future-focused clean energy business
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and global operations
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with strong regional and international exposure
• Flexible work arrangements and ongoing professional development