Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Shanghai

Travel: Up to 10% international travel

Compensation: Executive package currently budgeted at approximately RMB 1.5m, with flexibility under review to approximately RMB 1.8m

Shape the financial direction of an international listed business

Take a pivotal leadership role within a globally connected manufacturing organisation, with responsibility for finance across domestic and international operations. You'll work closely with C-suite leadership, strengthen listed-company governance and build the financial infrastructure required to support sustainable global growth.

Package / Benefits

Package

• Executive-level package reflecting the scope and complexity of the role

• Long-term leadership opportunity with significant international responsibility

Benefits

• Direct exposure to CEO and executive leadership

• Ownership of global finance operations and teams

• Strategic visibility across an international business

• Limited travel requirement of approximately 10%

Why this business

Join an established A-share listed manufacturing business combining strong foundations in China with an international operating footprint. With finance teams operating across multiple markets, the organisation is focused on strengthening global governance, developing scalable financial systems and bringing international best practice into its next phase of growth.

What you'll be doing

• Lead global financial strategy, governance and performance, partnering closely with the CEO and senior leadership on critical business decisions.

• Oversee finance teams across China and international markets, establishing consistency, accountability and strong cross-cultural leadership.

• Strengthen A-share listed-company governance, financial controls and scalable systems to support sustainable growth.

• Shape strategic financial planning and provide commercially focused insight that enables senior leadership to make informed long-term decisions.

What you'll bring

• Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience within an A-share listed company, with at least 10 years' finance and 5 years' leadership experience.

• China CPA or ACCA qualification and a Master's degree, alongside strong knowledge of listed-company governance and capital-market requirements.

• Significant experience across both domestic Chinese and multinational businesses, including leadership of overseas finance operations and global teams.

• Strong B2B manufacturing experience, ideally within healthcare, nutrition & wellness, pharmaceuticals, food, medical devices, biotechnology or a related sector, supported by a stable and progressive career history.

Who this suits

You're a commercially minded finance leader with strong executive presence and exceptional communication skills. You combine systematic thinking with hands-on financial leadership and can operate credibly across Chinese and international business cultures. You're comfortable challenging and partnering with C-suite stakeholders and are ready to take responsibility for a complex global finance function.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.