Chief Financial Officer - China Platform

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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
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sabrina Zhang
Consultant phone
+86 10 5969 0549
Job Reference
JN-042026-6989977

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