Head of Finance

Job description

Head of Finance

Location: Seoul, South Korea
Industry: Energy & Infrastructure Investment

Company Overview

Our client is an established investment-backed platform operating within the energy and infrastructure sector. With a focus on long-term growth and strategic investment, the business offers an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in financial management, corporate financing, and business planning within an internationally connected environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate and timely management reporting.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reports, management accounts, and financial statements in accordance with internal and statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and financial performance monitoring.
• Lead corporate financing initiatives, including project financing, refinancing, capital restructuring, and debt management.
• Oversee liquidity, cash flow, financial liabilities, and broader capital management strategies.
• Partner with senior management and internal and external stakeholders to evaluate business performance, financial requirements, and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate financial reporting and information requirements for international stakeholders and investment partners.
• Oversee statutory financial reporting, external audits, tax audits, and related compliance matters.
• Provide leadership and guidance to finance team members, ensuring effective execution of financial operations and reporting processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in corporate finance, financial management, accounting, or related disciplines.
• Strong financial accounting knowledge, with CPA or equivalent professional qualifications preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, and statutory audit processes.
• Solid understanding of corporate financing, debt structures, liquidity management, and capital planning.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and financial performance evaluation.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, investors, and international business partners.
• Excellent communication skills, with professional fluency in English required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead junior team members, and deliver results within demanding timelines.
• Experience in capital-intensive industries, infrastructure, energy, or investment-backed businesses would be advantageous but is not essential.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic financial management capabilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a dynamic business environment, working closely with senior leadership and international stakeholders while taking ownership of critical financial and financing activities.