Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs This is a boutique international consulting company. The role will be deep involved in whole lifecyle business. About Our Client A boutique foreign consulting firm delivering integrated design, project, and commercial advisory services, characterized by hands-on execution, regular client interaction, and structured project lifecycle control, with continued growth associated with complex and high-value projects. Job Description Project Lifecycle & Commercial Support Participate in the full project lifecycle, from early-stage client engagement and proposal support to project execution and closing. Support project teams on project budgeting, cost tracking, margin analysis, and financial performance monitoring. Identify financial and commercial/legal/contractual risks and provide timely recommendations to ensure project profitability and cost discipline. Client & Contract Interface Support management and project leaders in commercial discussions with clients, including fee structures, payment terms, and financial clauses. Review and advise on contracts from a financial and risk perspective, in coordination with legal advisors when needed. End-to-End Finance Ownership Take overall responsibility for the company's finance function, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, tax, audit, and statutory compliance. Ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and compliance with PRC regulations and internal group policies. Oversee coordination of general legal matters in cooperation with external counsel and group legal, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal standards. Cost Control & Internal Governance Participate in Company's established instruments for project-based cost control mechanisms, including labor cost allocation, expense control, and resource planning. Monitor utilization and project economics in a professional services / design consulting environment. Responsibility for the Chinese-based Accountant supporting this role Labor Law & HR-Related Finance Matters - Nice to have Work closely with HR and management on labor cost planning, employment structures, and compliance with PRC labor law. Provide finance input on compensation cost, staffing plans, and related contractual matters. Stakeholder Management Act as a key interface with headquarters finance, external auditors, tax advisors, and banks. Support the China leadership team with financial insights to drive informed decision-making. The Successful Applicant Solid experience in a finance, commercial, and operational role, preferably in project-based, professional services, design, engineering, or consulting environments. Strong understanding of project finance, cost control, and margin management. Practical experience or solid knowledge of PRC labor law and commercial contracts from a finance and risk perspective. Hands-on, detail-oriented, yet able to think strategically and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders. Experience in foreign-invested companies and comfort working in an international, matrix organization. Experience in the architecture or design industry is a strong advantage. Fluent in English and Chinese, some German would be beneficial What's on Offer Opportunity to work with internaltion team member. You wil be the seniorest finance person in China. Contact Janice Xi Quote job ref JN-042026-6995813 Phone number +8621 6026 8094 Job summary Function Finance & Accounting Specialisation Financial Director / CFO What is your area of specialisation? Business Services Location Shanghai Contract type Permanent Consultant name Janice Xi Consultant phone +8621 6026 8094 Job Reference JN-042026-6995813
