1. Financial Strategy & Planning • Develop and execute mid-to-long-term financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives and commercial model. • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis across revenue streams including advertising, subscriptions, and virtual goods. • Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (e.g., DAU, ARPU, LTV, retention) to inform strategic and operational decisions. 2. Capital Management & Risk Oversight • Establish and manage robust capital control processes, including payments, settlements, and cash flow optimisation. • Oversee tax planning, capital structuring, and foreign exchange risk mitigation. • Manage banking relationships and ensure sound treasury practices. 3. Fundraising & Investor Relations • Design and execute fundraising strategies from seed to Series A (and beyond), including financial modelling, valuation analysis, and investor materials. • Lead investor communications and maintain strong relationships with VC, PE, and strategic partners. • Oversee equity structure, option pool allocation, and post-investment governance. • Support IPO preparation and long-term capital market strategy where relevant. 4. Financial Operations & Governance • Build and lead a high-performing finance team covering accounting, treasury, FP&A, and risk functions. • Implement scalable financial systems and internal controls to support operational efficiency and compliance. • Collaborate with Legal and HR teams to ensure sound corporate governance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. Requirements Essential ： • Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA are highly desirable. • Industry Experience: At least 8 years of senior financial leadership experience within the internet, technology, or mobile app sectors. Proven exposure to monetisation models including advertising, e-commerce, subscriptions, and virtual currency. • Preferred Background: Candidates with prior experience in leading internet companies (Tier-1 tech firms) or those who have overseen financial operations for consumer-facing lifestyle service apps (e.g., food delivery, wellness, on-demand services) will be given strong preference. • IPO and Fundraising: Demonstrated success in fundraising from early-stage (angel/seed) to Series A or beyond. Familiarity with cap table structuring, valuation models, due diligence, and investor communications. (Bonus: Experience with a successful IPO, especially on NASDAQ.) • Financial Strategy & Modelling: Strong track record in building and managing financial models that inform strategic decisions across product monetisation and growth initiatives. Able to work with performance indicators such as DAU, ARPU, LTV, and retention rates. • Governance & Systems: Hands-on experience in setting up internal finance functions and governance frameworks. Skilled in cross-border and multi-currency financial operations. Knowledge of ERP and financial tools (e.g., Oracle, Kingdee, QuickBooks) and data analytics software (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau). • Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to build and lead finance teams from the ground up, while collaborating with other departments (e.g., Product, Legal, HR) to ensure financial integrity and corporate compliance. • Communication: Excellent communication, negotiation, and business acumen. Ability to navigate high-pressure environments and make sound, timely decisions. • Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is an advantage. Preferred: • Experience working with leading internet companies (e.g., Tier-1 tech companies) or having operational leadership over life-related services app products is highly desirable. • Previous experience with IPO project (e.g., NASDAQ) or having played a key role in a high-growth scale-up phase is a strong advantage.