Senior Finance Manager

For those with construction careers or related, A major HK statutory organisation is looking for an energetic, forward thinking Senior Finance Manager to join their team.

Project Details

This is a departure from our normal construction recruitment as our client is a critical government linked institution and coordinating body established in 2007 to improve the quality and competitiveness of the construction industry sectors and promote good practices.

Our client acts as a communications platform / channel and is empowered to formulate codes of conduct, share knowledge, reflect the industry’s needs, improve labour relations, promote health & safety and sustainable construction and elevate the standards and skills of the industry via funding research and organising vocational training.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To act as a strategic business partner, providing financial insights and solutions to continuously improve operational efficiency and resource utilisation;
• To collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost optimisation and support cross-functional teams in financial analysis and evaluation of business initiatives;
• To oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing financial advice and recommendation to the management to support strategic planning and decision making;
• To deliver a robust management reporting mechanism by monitoring budget performance, identifying variances, building financial modelling, proposing and implementing corrective actions as needed;
• To identify and assess financial risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies;
• To establish and execute relevant financial control policies and procedures to safeguard the assets and ensure financial integrity; ensure full compliance with applicable financial regulations and reporting standards;
• To lead the development and implementation of ERP and other electronic systems or automation to enhance reporting capabilities and streamlining processes;
• To build and lead a high-performing Financial Planning and Analysis Team, providing directions and guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and accountability;
• To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Executive Director

Desired Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 12 years’ post-qualification experience in leading financial planning & analysis functions in sizable organisations with a strong mix of inhouse finance experience in public and private sectors is preferred;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically as a business partner;
• Extensive experience in collaborating or advising senior management on financial, operational and strategic issues;
• Proven track record of driving efficiency improvement, process reengineering, system implementation and change management throughout the organization; and with experience delivering business change in one or more of the following areas:
  • Revamp and or implementation of relevant technology platforms in finance functions such as ERP, EPM,
  • Programme, project management for operation transformation
  • Finance process improvement and automation in a Finance settings e.g. Record to Report; Budgeting and Planning, Budget Cycle
  • Management Reporting including ROI, Value & Performance Assessment
  • Improvement in Data Analytics including AI applications
• Solid understanding of financial management principles and compliance requirement;
• Hands-on leader with strong capability to motivate and inspire the subordinates to be a high-performing team;
• Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Forward thinker and self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge; and strong ability to analyse and interpret business and financial data and have sound presentation skills;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A recognised degree in accounting or finance, or in related discipline;
• A Big-4 trained qualified accountant with membership in a recognised professional accountancy body

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Our client is a dynamic organisation that focuses on the construction industry's needs and aspirations as well as providing a communication channel with local Government to solicit advice on all construction-related matters.

This Government organisation is empowered to formulate codes of conduct, administer registration and rating schemes, steer forward research and manpower development, facilitate adoption of construction standards, promote good practices and compile performance indicators.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Highly attractive salary, package and benefits
• Client cares for staff well-being and offers attractive package including annual leave, medical benefits, training support, 'Alternate 4-day Work-week'.
• The position is on a renewable fixed-term contract, subject to performance and operational needs, for a period of 2 years.