Deputy Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under four Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Trust and AI Technologies, Integrated Circuits and Systems, and IoT Sensing and AI Technologies.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1400 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1000 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for a reliable manager to join our team:

• Actively participate, coach, and lead managers to perform business reviews for technology licensing and contract research, including financial due diligence, valuation, cashflow forecast, and risk assessment
• Evaluate and propose the deal structuring to optimize financial and non-financial benefits
• Develop and implement procedures to streamline operations in enhancing business processes and ensuring proper control and compliance
• Provide value-add support to enhance the knowledge, skills and competency of team members
• Work closely with various stakeholders to consolidate financial and operational performance trends
• Provide advice and support to the management in strategic development and operational planning, and improvement
• Pro-actively cultivate teamwork and spirit within the team
• Perform ad hoc projects and assignments as required

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a recognized professional accounting qualification
• At least eight years post-qualification solid experience in finance and/or accounting from the sizable organization, Big 4 managerial experience in advisory/consultancy and or assurance is a definite advantage
• Candidate with less experiences may also be considered
• Self-initiative, well-organized, strong sense of business acumen, responsible leadership skills
• A good team player and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Live ASTRI value

Application

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or passport number, photo, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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