Chief Financial Officer

• IPO Leadership and Execution: Lead, plan, and execute the company’s full IPO journey, including setting financial timelines, structuring the capital raise, and managing prospectus preparation
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial aspects meet the stringent regulatory requirements of the targeted exchange (Bursa, SGX, or HKEX) and securities commissions
• Advisor Management: Act as the primary liaison and coordinate the work streams between the company, underwriters, investment banks, legal counsel, and external auditors throughout the IPO process
• Investor Relations (IR): Work closely with the CEO to establish the initial investor relations strategy, including crafting the financial narrative for potential investors and managing roadshows
• Post-IPO and Public Company Management: Establish and lead a world-class finance function capable of delivering timely, accurate, and complex financial reporting and disclosures required of a listed entity
• Corporate Governance: Implement and enforce rigorous corporate governance structures, internal controls, and compliance programs (e.g., SOX compliance, MMLR) appropriate for a listed MNC
• Stakeholder Trust: Maintain high transparency and credibility with investors, analysts, the Board, and regulatory bodies
• Capital Management: Manage the capital structure, debt financing, and post-IPO fundraising activities to support future growth and investment strategies
• Strategic Financial Direction & Regional Oversight: Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and Board, developing long-term financial strategies, operating plans, and capital allocation decisions to drive regional and global growth
• Regional Management: Oversee all finance, accounting, treasury, and tax operations across the company’s APAC and European entities, ensuring standardization and alignment with global strategy
• Performance & Control: Drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting cycles, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance and control costs effectively

• Minimum 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Proven track record of success as the lead finance executive (CFO/VP Finance) through at least one successful IPO process on a major stock exchange (Bursa, SGX, HKEX, or similar international exchange)
• Substantial post-IPO experience managing public company reporting, compliance, and investor relations
• Demonstrated experience managing finance across multiple international jurisdictions (APAC and/or Europe required)
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory
• Deep expertise in international financial reporting standards (IFRS is essential
• US GAAP experience is highly beneficial)
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance for listed companies
• Fluency in large-scale ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and financial consolidation tools
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build and mentor high-performing, multi-cultural teams
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

An MBA is highly preferred