Vice President Finance

Vice President of Finance
Position Overview
We are seeking a Vice President of Finance with exceptional strategic thinking, extensive experience in financial management, and outstanding leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will have comprehensive responsibility for the company’s financial strategy, budget planning, financial analysis, treasury management, and financial risk control. This role will lead financial planning, performance management, cash flow management, cost control, financial forecasting, and the development of long-term financial strategies—ensuring the optimal allocation of financial resources and providing robust support for the company’s sustained growth and operational decision-making.
Candidates must possess mature financial management expertise, strong strategic analytical skills, and experience in cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will be able to translate financial data into actionable business insights, assisting senior management in evaluating operational performance, identifying financial risks, and formulating long-term development plans. Given the global nature of the jewelry market, this role will also focus on international financial planning, cross-regional treasury management, cost and profit analysis, and providing financial support for business expansion.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy and Overall Planning
- Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy, ensuring that financial objectives align with the organization’s overall development direction.
- Participate in long-term business planning, providing financial counsel for major operational decisions and resource allocation.
- Establish financial management policies, budgeting processes, and performance evaluation mechanisms to enhance the standardization and effectiveness of financial management.
- Continuously adjust financial planning and resource allocation strategies in response to market conditions and business development needs.
2. Budgeting and Financial Forecasting
- Oversee the development and execution of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Monitor budget utilization across departments and analyze variances between actual performance and budgeted targets.
- Build forecasting models for revenue, costs, profits, and cash flow to provide management with reliable financial data.
- Adjust financial forecasts in response to business changes, assisting the company in formulating sound operational plans.
3. Financial Performance and Profitability Management
- Monitor the company’s revenue, expenditures, profit margins, and other key financial indicators.
- Analyze the financial performance of business units to identify primary factors affecting profitability and operational efficiency.
- Develop initiatives for cost optimization and profit improvement, driving the efficient use of financial resources. - Regularly report financial performance, operational trends, and potential opportunities for improvement to senior management.
4. Cash Flow and Treasury Management
- Oversee cash flow planning, capital requirement forecasting, and liquidity management to ensure the company maintains adequate financial resources.
- Optimize working capital allocation, improving the management of capital tied up in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory.
- Evaluate the efficiency of capital utilization and develop sound strategies for treasury management and the allocation of financial resources.
- Maintain professional relationships with banks, financial institutions, and other relevant partners to support the company’s day-to-day capital requirements.
5. Financial Reporting and Internal Control
- Supervise the preparation and review of financial reports, ensuring that financial information is accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.
- Establish and refine internal financial control systems to mitigate financial errors, process gaps, and potential risks.
- Collaborate with accounting, audit, tax, and legal teams to ensure that all financial activities comply with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive the standardization of financial processes to enhance the quality of financial reporting and management transparency.
6. Financial Risk and Compliance Management
- Identify and assess the company’s financial risks, including liquidity risk, cost volatility, credit risk, and foreign exchange risk.
- Develop financial risk control measures and contingency plans to strengthen the company’s financial stability.
- Oversee tax planning and the execution of related tax filings, while maintaining coordination with professional advisors.
- Continuously refine financial policies and risk management processes in alignment with business development and regulatory requirements.
7. Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead and develop the finance team, establishing clear goals, defining roles and responsibilities, and setting performance evaluation criteria.
- Cultivate the professional capabilities of team members in areas such as financial analysis, budget management, risk identification, and business support.
- Work closely with operations, sales, marketing, human resources, and other departments to ensure that financial planning is well-aligned with business execution.
- Provide senior management with financial analysis, operational recommendations, and support for strategic decision-making to drive the company’s long-term, stable growth. Qualifications
- 18–20 years of professional experience in financial management, corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in a director-level or higher management position, with a proven track record in team leadership and the execution of financial strategy.
- Extensive experience in developing financial strategies, managing budgets and forecasts, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing corporate profitability.
- Proficient in financial reporting, cost management, internal controls, tax planning, and financial risk management.
- Strong capabilities in financial analysis, data interpretation, strategic planning, and business decision-making.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex financial information to senior management.
- Experience with international operations, multi-regional financial management, or cross-border treasury management is highly preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are a plus.
What We Offer
- A competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- A key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and long-term business planning.
- A collaborative work environment, working closely with the senior management team and key cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and the enhancement of management capabilities.
- The chance to engage in financial planning for international operations, the optimization of financial systems, and business development within the global jewelry market.

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