Interim CFO
Navigating China’s dynamic market requires a deep understanding of local regulations, tax structures, and cross-border financial complexities. Our Interim CFO and Financial Management services provide seasoned leadership to help foreign and domestic enterprises manage change, drive growth, and ensure compliance in the Chinese business environment.
From structuring market entry and managing RMB and foreign currency operations to aligning PRC GAAP with international reporting standards, we deliver solutions that balance operational precision with strategic vision. Leveraging extensive experience in China’s regulatory landscape and strong relationships with financial authorities, we bridge global best practices with local realities.
Our Interim CFO services provide experienced, strategic financial leadership on a temporary basis, helping to bridge leadership gaps, manage transitions, or address urgent financial challenges without committing to a permanent hire.
Market Entry Financial Planning
- Designing financial structures for Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises (WFOEs), Joint Ventures, or Representative Offices, ensuring alignment with Chinese regulations and business objectives.
Cross-Border Financial Strategy
- Structuring intercompany transactions, transfer pricing policies, and repatriation of profits in compliance with Chinese and home country laws.
Long-Term Financial Roadmap
- Aligning business plans with China’s economic policies, industry trends, and government incentives.
Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
- Navigating China’s foreign exchange controls, SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) requirements, and local banking practices.
Working Capital Optimization
- Managing RMB-denominated and foreign currency accounts, streamlining receivables from local customers, and supplier payment terms.
Local Accounting Standards & IFRS Alignment
- Overseeing conversion between PRC GAAP and IFRS/ local GAAP for group reporting.
Investment & M&A Support
- Conducting financial due diligence on Chinese entities, evaluating government approval requirements, and negotiating terms with local partners.
Restructuring & Turnaround
- Addressing operational inefficiencies, tax exposures, and debt restructuring in line with Chinese company liquidation laws.
Divestment or Exit Strategy
- Managing the financial, legal, and tax processes of winding down operations in China.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensuring accurate and timely filings with tax bureaus, MOFCOM, SAFE, and other authorities.
Tax Strategy & Optimization
- Navigating VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and local surcharges, leveraging tax incentives in Free Trade Zones and special economic areas.
Risk Management
- Identifying exposure to regulatory changes, currency volatility, and evolving enforcement trends.
Government Relations in Finance
- Building constructive relationships with tax officials, banks, and regulators to facilitate smoother operations.
Investor & Board Communication
- Translating Chinese financial reports into global corporate reporting standards for stakeholders.
Team Development
- Training local finance staff to operate at international standards while maintaining compliance with Chinese norms.