Head of Finance - Global Medical Device Organization

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
We are partnering with a global healthcare organization to appoint a Finance & Administration Director, Greater China, based in Shanghai. This leadership role combines financial stewardship, strategic business partnering, operational support, IT and digital oversight, and Joint Venture governance, serving as a key member of the Greater China management team.
  • Play a pivotal leadership role in a global healthcare organization
  • Lead a broad scope across Finance, IT, Digital, and Administration

About Our Client

Our client is an international healthcare company with a well-established presence across Greater China. The business operates through a combination of commercial, manufacturing, R&D, and partnership structures, serving healthcare professionals and patients through innovative products and solutions. As the organization continues to strengthen its regional capabilities and expand business opportunities, it is seeking a senior finance talent to support decision-making, drive performance, and enhance operational effectiveness across Greater China.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Partner with senior business leaders to support strategic planning, business growth initiatives, and operational decision-making.
  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business performance analysis, and management reporting activities.
  • Provide financial evaluation and governance for commercial, manufacturing, R&D, and business investment decisions.
  • Drive enterprise performance management, profitability improvement, cash flow optimization, and working capital management.
  • Oversee financial accounting, compliance, internal controls, statutory reporting, tax management, and audit readiness.
  • Support governance and performance management of strategic business partnerships and joint venture operations.
  • Lead financial analysis of capital investments, operational projects, and business transformation initiatives.
  • Provide strategic oversight for IT and digital initiatives, supporting process efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and business scalability.
  • Develop and lead a multidisciplinary team across Finance, IT, and Administration functions.
  • Collaborate closely with regional and global stakeholders to align local execution with broader business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly regarded.
  • Extensive finance leadership experience gained within multinational healthcare, medical device, life sciences, manufacturing, industrial, or similarly complex international environments.
  • Strong experience across financial accounting, FP&A, business partnering, operational finance, and performance management.
  • Exposure to manufacturing or plant finance would be advantageous.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and provide commercial financial leadership in a matrix organization.
  • Experience working across multiple business functions, including commercial, operations, manufacturing, and R&D environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively across local, regional, and global teams.
  • Proven people leadership experience, including building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
  • Fluent English communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • International mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a globally recognized healthcare organization with an established and growing presence in Greater China.
  • Highly visible leadership role with broad influence across finance, business operations, IT, and administration.
  • Extensive exposure to senior management, regional leadership teams, and strategic business initiatives.
  • Chance to contribute to business transformation, digital enablement, and long-term value creation.
  • International working environment with strong collaboration across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Competitive compensation package and long-term career development opportunities.
Contact
Stella Mao
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136622
Phone number
+8621 6026 8063

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Director / CFO
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stella Mao
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8063
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136622

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