<p>Job Title: China Finance Director<br /> <br /> Reports To: China GM; regular interaction with family shareholders/board<br /> Direct Reports: Finance team across accounting, FP&amp;A, cost, tax, treasury and internal control<br /> <br /> About the Company<br /> My client is a manufacturing group with a long-term, values-driven approach. The group operates an integrated model covering procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, sales and distribution. China is a key manufacturing and commercial hub. We are looking for a hands-on, strategic China Finance Director to lead the finance function and partner with business leaders to drive profitable, compliant and sustainable growth.<br /> <br /> Role Summary<br /> The China Finance Director is the top finance leader in China, responsible for financial strategy, reporting, compliance, cost and working capital management, and internal controls across the integrated operations. This role acts as a trusted business partner to the China leadership team and a key interface with HQ and shareholders.<br /> <br /> Key Responsibilities<br /> <br /> Strategic Finance &amp; Business Partnering<br /> <br /> Serve as strategic advisor to China GM and functional leaders on growth, profitability, cash flow, Capex, pricing, product mix and capacity.<br /> <br /> Translate group strategy into China financial plans, annual budgets, forecasts and long-range plans.<br /> <br /> Provide decision support for localization, make-vs-buy, supply chain optimization, channel expansion and manufacturing efficiency.<br /> <br /> Prepare business cases and post-investment reviews for Capex and key projects.<br /> <br /> Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance<br /> <br /> Own full P&amp;L, balance sheet and cash flow for China entities under PRC GAAP and group IFRS/reporting standards.<br /> <br /> Ensure timely monthly/quarterly/year-end close, group consolidation packages, variance analysis and management reporting.<br /> <br /> Manage statutory audits, tax filings, customs, SAFE, statistical and government reporting.<br /> <br /> Ensure compliance with PRC regulations, transfer pricing, VAT, export tax rebates, CIT, withholding tax and other relevant rules.<br /> <br /> Maintain robust internal controls, anti-bribery, data privacy and risk management.<br /> <br /> Manufacturing &amp; Cost Finance<br /> <br /> Lead standard costing, BOM/routing, variance analysis, inventory valuation and overhead absorption.<br /> <br /> Partner with production, procurement, engineering and quality to drive cost reduction, yield improvement, scrap reduction and capacity utilization.<br /> <br /> Monitor inventory, slow-moving/obsolete stock, cycle counts and supply chain finance.<br /> <br /> Evaluate capital expenditure, payback and ROI.<br /> <br /> Commercial &amp; Supply Chain Finance<br /> <br /> Support sales finance: pricing, margin analysis, rebates, distributor credit and AR management.<br /> <br /> Manage working capital: inventory, AR, AP and cash conversion cycle.<br /> <br /> Oversee treasury: cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, FX exposure, funding, dividends and intercompany transactions.<br /> <br /> Partner with procurement on supplier terms, raw material price impact and cost pass-through.<br /> <br /> Team &amp; Governance<br /> <br /> Build, lead and develop a high-performing finance team; ensure succession planning.<br /> <br /> Drive ERP and digital reporting improvements (SAP/Oracle/other).<br /> <br /> Manage relationships with HQ, auditors, tax advisors, banks and government authorities.<br /> <br /> Act as a steward of family business values: integrity, confidentiality, long-term thinking and prudent risk management.<br /> <br /> Candidate Profile<br /> <br /> Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA/CPA/ACCA/CMA/CIMA preferred.<br /> <br /> 10-15+ years of finance experience, with at least 5 years as Finance Director/Financial Controller in foreign-invested manufacturing in China.<br /> <br /> Strong experience in integrated manufacturing operations covering procurement, production and sales/distribution.<br /> <br /> Deep knowledge of PRC GAAP, IFRS, tax, customs, transfer pricing and export tax rebates.<br /> <br /> Hands-on cost accounting and manufacturing finance expertise.<br /> <br /> ERP proficiency (SAP preferred); advanced Excel and BI tools.<br /> <br /> Fluent in Mandarin and English; additional European language is a plus.<br /> <br /> Experience in a European family-owned or multinational matrix environment preferred.<br /> <br /> Strategic yet hands-on, high integrity, accountable, culturally adaptable and comfortable working with family shareholders.<br /> <br /> Key Success Measures<br /> <br /> Accurate and timely financial reporting; clean audits and full compliance.<br /> <br /> Gross margin, manufacturing cost, inventory turns and cash conversion cycle improvement.<br /> <br /> Forecast accuracy and effective business partnering.<br /> <br /> Strong internal controls and risk management.<br /> <br /> Finance team development and ERP/reporting capability enhancement.<br /> <br /> What We Offer<br /> <br /> Direct exposure to European family shareholders and global leadership.<br /> <br /> A key leadership role in China with autonomy and long-term career potential.<br /> <br /> Opportunity to shape finance and business performance in an integrated manufacturing group.<br /> <br /> Competitive compensation and benefits.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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