Head of Finance - SSC

Chengdu Permanent RMB600,000 - RMB1,200,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Finance - SSC will oversee all finance shared services activities, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant delivery of accounting and financial operations. This role will lead a sizeable finance team, drive process excellence, and partner with business stakeholders to enhance operational performance.
  • Key leadership role overseeing a large-scale Finance Shared Services Centre.
  • Opportunity to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established multinational organisation with a sophisticated Shared Services Centre supporting regional and global operations. The business is seeking an experienced finance head to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and support ongoing business growth and transformation initiatives.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall finance shared services function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and related finance processes.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing activities.
  • Drive operational excellence through standardisation, automation, continuous improvement, and service optimisation.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics to ensure service quality.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with senior finance leaders and business stakeholders to provide high-quality finance support and solutions.
  • Lead finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations, process redesign, and digitalisation projects.
  • Manage audit activities and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
  • Develop and mentor finance teams, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
  • Support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and organisational growth initiatives where required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent preferred.
  • Extensive experience in finance operations, accounting, or shared services leadership roles.
  • Proven track record managing large-scale SSC or GBS finance functions within multinational environments.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting controls, compliance, and risk management.
  • Experience driving process improvement, automation, and finance transformation projects.
  • Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and develop diverse teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience interacting with senior leadership.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Familiarity with major ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead a critical finance operation with regional or global exposure.
  • Significant involvement in transformation and process improvement initiatives.
  • Great and collaborative working environment with strong career development prospects.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business decision-making.
Contact
Pacey Situ
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100847
Phone number
+862022830246

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Director / CFO
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Chengdu
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Pacey Situ
Consultant phone
+862022830246
Job Reference
JN-092026-7100847

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.