Hong Kong Job Openings

Cathay Pacific

Head of Finance Cargo

September 18, 2024

FIN - Financial Services
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
Cathay Pacific
Application Deadline
03 Oct 2024

Role Introduction

Reports to: General Manager Finance and Performance
The Head of Finance Cargo enables Cathay Pacific to become one of the world’s greatest service brands by supporting the development of a value aware organisation in which each individual understands how they impact the finances of the company & can therefore always make the best decisions for the company.
The Head of Finance Cargo partners closely with the Director Cargo and supports Cargo Line of Business teams headed by:

GM Cargo Service Delivery
GM Cargo Commercial
COO, Air Hong Kong
COO, Cathay Cargo Terminal
CEO, Global Logistics System

The Head of Finance Cargo supports the Cargo Line of Business to develop and implement strategies to drive profitable growth while adapting to the volatile market conditions. The Head of Finance Cargo leads the teams in both Cathay Cargo and Cargo Subsidiaries in providing finance business partnering at Cathay Cargo to facilitate business decision making and create value beyond financial boundaries.
The Head of Finance Cargo has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all of the Cargo Line of Business’s finance activities, including business planning, budgeting and forecasting.
Key Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering

Support and enable the Director Cargo and the Cathay Cargo management teams to always make the best decisions for the company by having efficient and insightful access to the financial information and understanding the financial implications impacting on their commercial operations.
Support Cathay Cargo project evaluation (BCD) and responsibility for project accounting
Assists the Director Cargo in raising awareness of compliance and enhance internal control throughout Cathay Cargo
Perform ad-hoc assignments as and when required.

Planning and Budgeting

Support the GMs and the Heads in the annual budget exercise
Plan and coordinate the preparation of Annual Budget Review and Interim Business Review
Regularly prepare and consolidate current year forecast

Performance Reporting

Present all management financial information and insights across the Cargo Line of Business to enable management to monitor and improve business performance
Develop and implement a KPI framework to measure business performance at the Cargo Line of Business level

Revenue Accounting – Cargo Line of Business

Lead the team responsible for all cargo revenue accounting, including: oversight of appropriate revenue recognition; revenue accounting systems; and supporting the implementation of new sales initiatives; etc
Closely monitor the accounts receivables balance

People and Organisation

Provide coaching to all team members on their development
Build the team required to fulfil the broad set of accountabilities
Provide and promote a working environment to stimulate team member performance
Foster a learning culture within the teams

Requirements

Qualified HKICPA or International Chartered Accountant.
10 years’ experience demonstrating a broad set of financial analysis, compliance, control and partnership skills including management experience.
A proven ability to manage a large team handling multiple and diverse issues, articulate a clear change vision and set goals / hold middle management accountable to outcomes, strong communicator with ability to confidently and clearly engage (authoritatively) within the team, the wider business at various levels and with external stakeholders (such as IATA, banks, etc)
Aviation knowledge an advantage

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

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