Project Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer – Based in Hanoi

About us: VINSPEED is leading the charge in revolutionizing Vietnam’s high-speed rail sector. Our bold mission is to modernize transportation infrastructure, harness advanced technologies, nurture local industries, and develop a world-class technical workforce. With a clear vision to become a regional leader, we’re not just building railways. We’re shaping the future of mobility.

JOB PURPOSE

• Shape the company’s overall financial strategy, including capital structure, budgeting, cash flow management, financial modeling, and risk control.

• Ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency across the entire Finance–Investment system; lead all critical financial decision-making.

• Lead capital-raising activities and collaborate with banks, investors, credit institutions, and government agencies for large-scale projects.

• Optimize capital efficiency and support the Executive Board in making data-driven strategic decisions through financial models and analysis.

• Develop the finance team, standardize processes–tools–reporting systems, drive automation, and enhance organizational financial governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Planning & Management

• Develop the corporate financial policy framework, decision-making processes, and financial control systems.

• Design and oversee the budgeting process: methodology guidelines, templates, RACI, and budget appraisal for the company and all projects.

• Control expenditures, ensure compliance with approved budgets and authorization levels; review and approve off-budget items.

• Analyze budget vs. actual performance, issue alerts, and recommend timely adjustments.

• Direct the preparation and updates of monthly/quarterly/annual financial and cash plans for the company and all business units.

2. Cash Flow & Capital Structure

• Manage overall cash flow, assess liquidity, forecast capital needs, and propose internal capital allocation solutions.

• Monitor risks related to cash flow, interest rates, borrowing costs, and market fluctuations.

• Recommend strategies for capital sourcing, debt structure, and cost of capital optimization.

3. Fundraising & Banking Relations

• Develop capital-raising plans for each phase: equity, bank loans, bonds, partnership capital, or complex structured transactions.

• Lead the development of company-wide and project-specific fundraising models.

• Work with banks: prepare documentation, respond to due-diligence queries, negotiate credit terms, and review loan agreements and conditions.

• Supervise post-disbursement activities: periodic reporting, covenant monitoring, and compliance assurance.

• Coordinate with shareholders and manage regulatory reports related to funding and disbursement.

4. Investment Analysis & Financial Modeling

• Build, review, and update financial assumptions for projects and managed portfolios.

• Direct the development of internal models for decision-making: project performance, fundraising, and transaction structuring.

• Appraise financial plans submitted by departments, subsidiaries, or project teams.

• Evaluate investment efficiency, long-term financial impact, risks, and debt-servicing capability.

• Prepare financial documents required for banks, investors, and government authorities.

5. Financial Risk Management & Compliance

• Monitor and assess financial risks monthly/quarterly; provide early warnings related to cash flow, interest rates, and capital costs.

• Control tax-related and financial risks linked to investment decisions, cash management, and capital raising.

• Lead compliance audits on budgeting, spending authorization, and financial regulations.

• Oversee adherence to financial and accounting standards in coordination with the Chief Accountant.

6. Systems – Data – Management Reporting

• Guide the implementation of ERP/SAP systems and financial automation tools.

• Design management reporting frameworks for the Executive Board and investors.

• Ensure data quality—accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

• Synchronize data across finance, accounting, business units, and project management.

7. Leadership & Team Development

• Structure the finance organization, assign responsibilities, and establish KPI systems.

• Train, mentor, and develop finance–investment staff; build a strong succession pipeline.

• Encourage process improvements and propose initiatives to enhance productivity.

III. REQUIREMENTS

1. Education. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investment, Economics, or Banking. Preferred: postgraduate degree or international certifications such as CFA, CPA, ACCA, or MBA.

2. Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in finance and investment, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

• Proven experience in budgeting, cash flow management, project analysis, fundraising, and working with credit institutions.

• Preferably experienced in infrastructure, transportation, energy, real estate, or other capital-intensive sectors.

• Strong understanding of financial, tax, and investment regulations, as well as IFRS/VAS standards.

3. Competencies

• Strategic financial planning and systems thinking.

• Investment analysis and financial modeling.

• Credit negotiation, fundraising, and banking relations.

• Clear, accurate, data-driven financial communication.

• Risk management and compliance.

• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

4. Personal Qualities

• Integrity, sharp analytical mindset, and results orientation.

• Ability to work under high pressure and manage multiple complex tasks.

• Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality, proactiveness, and decisiveness.

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