About the role
Our client is a renowned Asia-based conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong. They are seeking a Finance Transformation Project Director to lead strategic finance transformation initiatives across the APAC region. This role is responsible for driving finance-related projects from inception to execution, ensuring successful delivery of key business objectives, process improvements, and operational excellence.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded group in Asia, with its regional headquarters based in Hong Kong.
Description
As the Finance Transformation Project Director, you will play a key role in driving strategic finance transformation initiatives across the APAC region. Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead end-to-end finance transformation projects, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
- Drive the development and implementation of finance-related initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, governance, and business performance.
- Partner closely with finance, business, and technology stakeholders to deliver complex cross-functional projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Oversee project planning, execution, and governance, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Provide regular project updates and executive-level reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Champion process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across finance functions.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards throughout all phases of project delivery.
- Manage project resources, budgets, and external consultants effectively to achieve desired outcomes and maximize value creation.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on finance transformation, operating models, and organizational change.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
- Foster collaboration across regional teams and promote best practices to support the organization's long-term growth and transformation agenda.
Profile
A successful candidate should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, with professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or PMP being highly advantageous.
- Strong foundation in finance, accounting, and auditing, with a proven track record of leading finance transformation or strategic finance projects.
- Prior experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional projects within large-scale or multinational organizations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities, with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives and diverse teams across the organization.
- Proven leadership and project management expertise, with the ability to drive initiatives from planning through execution.
- Solid understanding of financial controls, governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and articulate complex concepts clearly.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job Offer
- A highly competitive remuneration package with attractive benefits and performance-based incentives.
- The opportunity to lead high-impact finance transformation initiatives across the APAC region.
- Exposure to senior leadership and the ability to influence strategic business decisions within a leading company.
- A collaborative and dynamic working environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Vanessa Chan on +85225306135.
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