Director, Finance & Organisational Effectiveness

Habitat has been serving the local community in Hong Kong since 2004. Our mission is bringing people together to improve housing conditions in Hong Kong and build homes overseas, giving a hand-up to people in need and strengthening communities to be self-reliant and resilient. We welcome you to visit our website to learn more about Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong and our local, regional, and global impact.

Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong Limited is a charitable organisation limited by guarantee, incorporated, and domiciled in Hong Kong. We are exempted from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.

Competencies, Values and Culture

We work with a set of competencies relevant to the various roles in the team and encourage a growth mindset from all staff. We expect all team members to demonstrate commitment to the Habitat values of courage, accountability, and humility. We respect and celebrate our differences and whilst we all need space to focus and think, we also seek team members who thrive in a collaborative, communicative and culturally diverse environment. We have built a culture of trust and open dialogue and welcome ideas and input from all staff, regardless of your position. 

We are also committed to respect and safeguard the rights & dignities of all people, and protect our staff members, volunteers, partners, beneficiaries, partners, and community members (especially vulnerable adults and children) from bullying, sexual abuse & exploitation, and sexual harassment. People love to work here because of then chance to do meaningful works as well as the opportunity to grow themselves professionally.

At Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong, we are strengthening the systems, structures, and teams that enable our impact, bringing people together to improve housing conditions and build resilient communities locally and globally. Reporting to the CEO, this role is anchored in financial leadership and is responsible for ensuring strong integration across HR, governance, and core systems. You will serve as the most senior lead for finance and organisational effectiveness within the Hong Kong office, with end-to-end responsibility across these functions. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on maintaining organisational discipline and building the foundations to support sustainable growth. Working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Board, you will contribute to organisational decision-making and support how the organisation evolves over time.

Why This Role Matters

In a lean organisation, you will operate as both a strategic lead and a hands-on contributor, directly managing financials, delivering core reporting, and strengthening systems and processes over time. You will lead finance while strengthening how the organisation operates, ensuring internal functions are effective, well-integrated, and built for growth enabling:

• Strong financial health and compliance
• Clear accountability across HR, governance, and risk
• Systems and processes that support efficiency and scale
• Disciplined, resilient ways of working
• Close partnership with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Board
• A capable team and foundations for future growth

This is a builder role, not a maintenance role .

What You Will Own

1. Finance (Core)

You will ensure the organisation is financially strong, transparent, and forward-looking.

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Lead all financial reporting, including monthly reporting to the CEO, quarterly to the Board, and compliance reporting to Habitat for Humanity International.
• Deliver clear, decision-useful reporting and analysis
• Manage accounting, cashflow, and audit processes
• Strengthen financial controls, systems, and processes
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic decisions
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, company secretary, and regulators

2. HR & Governance (Controls & Accountability)

You will ensure the organisation operates with strong people practices, clear accountability, and sound governance.

• Ensure HR operations, compliance, and staff lifecycle processes are effective and well-managed
• Strengthen policies, controls, and training practices across the organisation
• Contribute to workforce planning and organisational design
• Foster a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement
• Act as a key liaison to the Board and committees, supporting high-quality governance and decision-making
• Establish and maintain governance and risk frameworks, ensuring visibility and accountability
• Advise leadership on organisational risk, compliance, and resilience

3. Systems & Organisational Effectiveness

You will drive the systems and internal infrastructure needed for an efficient, well-coordinated organisation.

Oversee and optimise core systems and vendors (e.g. Microsoft 365, Odoo, Monday.com)

• Lead improvements in workflows, systems integration, and cross-functional coordination
• Strengthen alignment across finance, HR, governance, and reporting processes
• Oversee internal administration, facilities, and organisational infrastructure
• Ensure effective, streamlined internal processes and ways of working
• Lead the adoption of digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance impact and efficiency

What You Will Build

• A high-performing enabling function across finance, HR, governance and digital
• Integrated systems and processes that support organisational growth
• Clarity, structure, and discipline across core organisational processes
• An organisation where internal effectiveness enables impact, not constrains it

Who You Are

You are a pragmatic operator with a strategic lens, equally comfortable in detail and big-picture thinking. You are digitally fluent and thoughtful in adopting new technologies, balancing innovation with sound risk management.

Experience & Background

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in finance, operations, or compliance-related roles
• Strong understanding of financial management, controls, and governance
• Experience leading or owning core finance functions, including planning, reporting, and audit
• Comfortable being hands-on in a lean environment
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, with exposure to Board or committee reporting an advantage
• Familiarity with the Hong Kong regulatory environment for NGOs
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organisations is valued
• Professional qualifications (e.g. HKICPA) are a plus

We welcome candidates who may be earlier in their leadership journey to be considered at Assistant Director level, with scope and title aligned to experience.

Capabilities

• Able to build and improve systems, not just run them
• Comfortable operating hands-on in a lean environment
• Strong prioritisation and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders

Mindset

• High integrity and accountability
• Curious, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable with ambiguity and growth
• Motivated by purpose and impact

Why join Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong

• Direct impact : Your work will strengthen an organisation improving housing for those in need
• Real ownership : Broad scope with autonomy to shape how we operate
• Leadership exposure : Work closely with CEO and Board
• Flexible work environment built on trust and accountability
• Inclusive, values-driven culture grounded in courage, humility, and accountability

Salary & Benefits

• Market-aligned salary (benchmarked annually)
• Flexible working arrangements (including hybrid options)
• Comprehensive medical, and life insurance
• Generous leave policies beyond statutory requirements
• Additional organisation-wide wellbeing and holiday days

How to Apply

If you are excited to build, lead, and enable impact , we would love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Current and expected salary
• Availability

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We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. All personal data collected will be kept confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. We will retain the applications for a maximum period of twelve months and may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within Habitat.