CFO – Commercial & Strategic Leadership | Growing Energy

A fast-growing energy and infrastructure platform in Hong Kong seeks a Chief Financial Officer. Following a recent acquisition and rapid expansion, the business has evolved into a multi-brand operator with strong presence across both B2B and emerging B2C segments.

• Newly created CFO role supporting a fast-scaling, PE-backed energy platform following recent M&A expansion
• Lead post-acquisition integration, finance transformation, and commercial partnering across B2B and growing B2C business
• High visibility role working closely with CEO and regional stakeholders within a cross-border operating environment

This role represents a critical leadership position, responsible for driving post-M&A integration, strengthening financial infrastructure, and partnering closely with the CEO to support the next phase of growth. The successful candidate will operate within a regional structure, collaborating with overseas headquarters while maintaining full ownership of the Hong Kong finance function.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic & Leadership

• Partner closely with the CEO to define and execute business and financial strategy during a period of transformation and growth
• Act as a key member of the leadership team, providing commercial insights to support decision-making
• Lead communication with shareholders and regional stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader group objectives

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee full spectrum of finance functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting with strong focus on performance visibility and financial discipline
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements

Post-M&A Integration & Transformation

• Lead finance integration of newly acquired business units, harmonising systems, processes, and reporting structures
• Identify and drive synergies, cost optimisation, and operational efficiencies
• Build scalable finance processes to support continued business expansion

Commercial & Operational Finance

• Partner with business leaders to optimise pricing, margins, and profitability across both B2B and B2C channels
• Support data-driven decision making through enhanced FP&A capabilities and KPI tracking
• Monitor key business drivers, including cost fluctuations and revenue performance

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing finance team within a growing organisation
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and financial processes in line with best practices
• Drive continuous improvement across systems and workflows

Candidate profile:

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting or related discipline, with professional qualification (CPA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a CFO / Finance Director capacity, ideally within a scaling, post-M&A or transformation environment
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to partner with business stakeholders
• Hands-on, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving organisation
• Experience working within regional or cross-border structures preferred
• Prior exposure to energy, utilities, logistics, or asset-heavy industries is advantageous but not essential

What's next:

If you are an accomplished finance leader ready to shape the next phase of growth in a fast-scaling, cross-border energy platform, apply now!