Chief Finance Officer

**I. RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**1. Strategic Financial Leadership**
- Act as a key partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing expert financial insights to guide strategic decisions and long-term business planning.
- Lead the financial strategy for the company, including forecasting, financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with the company's growth objectives and market conditions.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to optimize the execution of business strategies, ensuring that financial plans support company expansion, product innovation, and operational efficiency.

**2. Financial Operations & Governance**
- Oversee the Finance & Accounting functions to ensure the highest standards of financial management, compliance, and internal controls.
- Streamline financial processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting speed, leveraging technology and automation to reduce manual tasks and enhance decision-making.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance while maintaining effective risk management and safeguarding company assets.

**3. Fundraising & Investor Relations**
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, aligning capital requirements with business expansion plans and scientific research initiatives.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key investors, including venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors, while enhancing the company's appeal to potential stakeholders.
- Lead investor communication efforts, delivering compelling financial narratives and business insights that resonate with a wide range of investors, ensuring transparency and alignment with company goals.
- Manage and supervise the Investor Relations team, ensuring that key messages are communicated consistently across all channels and fostering investor confidence in the company's vision and strategy.

**4. IPO Strategy and Execution**
- Take the lead on preparing the company for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), including conducting a thorough IPO readiness assessment and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with internal and external advisors (legal, accounting, underwriters) to ensure a seamless IPO process, from the preparation of regulatory filings to the successful listing of the company on the stock exchange.
- Monitor market conditions and investor sentiment, adjusting the IPO strategy to ensure the company maximizes its potential value and attracts the right investors.

**5. Financial Risk Management & Compliance**
- Establish and enforce robust financial governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations, including local and international standards.
- Lead corporate tax strategy, ensuring all tax filings are accurate and compliant with applicable regulations while optimizing the company's tax position.
- Oversee the internal audit process to identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the integrity of financial systems and controls.

**6. Executive Team Collaboration**
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and other members of the executive team, contributing to strategic discussions on growth, market opportunities, and risk management.
- Play a key role in shaping the company's culture, fostering a collaborative, performance-driven environment while supporting leadership development within the finance team.
- Align the financial vision with the overall strategic goals of the business, ensuring the company is well-positioned for long-term success in the biotechnology sector.

**II. QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of senior financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a C-suite or executive role.
- Proven expertise in financial strategy, fundraising, IPO processes, and investor relations, ideally within high-growth sectors, the biotech or Healthcare.
- In-depth knowledge of capital markets, regulatory compliance, financial reporting standards, and tax strategies.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels.
- A global perspective on financial management and experience working in international or multinational environments is highly preferred.
- Open for Expat Employee & prefer based in Hong Kong