CFO, SME IT (Search Fund approach, remote work)

Your new companyOur client is a fast-growing investment platform focused on acquiring and scaling high-quality businesses across Asia. Backed by experienced investors and operators, the organization adopts a long-term ownership approach and actively drives operational excellence, strategic growth, and value creation within its portfolio companies. Your new role Reporting directly to the Founder and Board, the Chief Financial Officer will play a critical leadership role across finance, strategy, M&A, and business transformation initiatives. This individual will serve as a key business partner in evaluating acquisition opportunities, integrating newly acquired businesses, and building scalable financial infrastructure to support future growth. Key responsibilities include: - Lead all finance, accounting, treasury, tax, and governance activities - Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and business performance management - Drive M&A execution including target evaluation, financial due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration - Develop financial models to support investment decisions and capital allocation strategies - Build robust management reporting, KPI dashboards, and forecasting processes - Enhance operational efficiency and internal controls across acquired businesses - Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and investor reporting requirements - Support board presentations and strategic decision-making processes - Lead and develop high-performing finance teams across multiple entities - Participate actively in identifying growth opportunities and value creation initiatives What you'll need to succeed - Qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) and degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines. - Proven experience with search fund approach, within technology, SaaS, software, internet, or high-growth digital businesses. - Strong M&A track record including acquisition execution, valuation, due diligence, negotiations, and deal closing. - Hands-on experience managing post-investment and post-acquisition integration projects. - Strong commercial acumen with the ability to partner senior management and investors. - Experience working with private equity, venture capital, growth equity, or investor-backed businesses is highly preferred. - Excellent financial modelling, business analysis, and strategic planning capabilities. - Willingness to travel frequently across the region and internationally. - Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin) are mandatory. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Kelvin Wong +852 6793 8594 now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.