Chief Financial Officer - China Platform

Shànghǎi Permanent View Job Description
This role serves as the financial and commercial nerve centre of the China business, heading all finance, funding, risk and governance activities while acting as a core member of the senior management team driving strategic and operational outcomes.
  • Finance leadership role within the China platform
  • End-to-end lifecycle ownership

About Our Client

Our client is a globally backed infrastructure and energy asset owner and operator with a growing China platform, combining long-term capital, strong governance and stakeholder ecosystems.

Job Description

Leadership & Strategy

  • Act as a core member of the China executive team, contributing to business strategy, capital allocation and long-term value creation.
  • Build, lead and develop a high-performing finance organisation with clear succession planning.

Project & Construction Finance

  • Oversee financial and commercial management during construction, including PCOD delivery, funding optimisation, cost control and lender coordination.
  • Lead financial input into EPC and offtaker settlements, claims, force majeure and change-in-law matters.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Control

  • Own budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance reporting across all projects.
  • Ensure robust internal controls, ERP utilisation, statutory reporting and covenant compliance.

Treasury, Funding & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead relationships with banks, lenders and capital market participants; manage working capital, DSRA and refinancing activities.
  • Serve as the key financial interface with shareholders, boards, regulators, offtakers and government-related entities.

Business Expansion & Asset Optimisation

  • Support project extensions, expansions, refinancing and divestment initiatives.
  • Partner closely with investment, legal and risk teams on transaction execution and value enhancement.

Tax, Legal & Compliance

  • Oversee tax planning, compliance, insurance and risk management activities.
  • Act as the financial focal point for legal matters, disputes and arbitration in collaboration with external advisors.

The Successful Applicant

Preferred candidates background:

  • 15-20 years finance working experience with minimum 5 years in managerial position
  • International accounting firm experience is highly preferred
  • CPA or equivalent qualifications; Bachelor's above degree in finance or related subjects
  • Experience in asset-heavy, project-financed businesses with long lifecycle projects
  • Background from multinational asset owners, developers or operators, particularly those with JV structures;
  • Proven track record across end‑to‑end finance leadership;
  • Strong commercial mindset, Comfortable operating as a business partner to the CEO
  • High resilience and ability to operate under complex, high‑pressure environments.

What's on Offer

  • Long-term asset platform with stable cash flows



The company operates large-scale, long-life infrastructure and energy assets, requiring sophisticated financial governance, complex financing structures and disciplined capital management-an attractive platform for senior finance leaders seeking sustainable value creation rather than short-term transactions.

  • China platform entering a multi-dimensional growth phase



The business has evolved beyond pure construction into a phase where operations, optimisation, refinancing, expansion and potential divestment run in parallel, significantly elevating the strategic importance of the CFO role.

Contact
Sabrina Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6989977
Phone number
+86 10 5969 0549

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Accounting, Tax & Treasury
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Shànghǎi
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Sabrina Zhang
Consultant phone
+86 10 5969 0549
Job Reference
JN-042026-6989977

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