Recruit FM of an Entertainment Business

Recruit FM of an Entertainment Business (Location: Shanghai)

I would start my overseas study from Aug 2008, so my boss asked me to find a strong candidate who could handle my current work as a Finance Manager in Shanghai. If you are interested in entertainment business of North American style and have ambition to be involved in business development, please send your email to

The candidate is supposed to work with Canadian General Manager, Singaporean investor and some UK clients.

Below is my current position and description:

Company overview:

-Established in 1994 in Shanghai as first bar and restaurant business

-Expanded in franchise model in China’s major cities from 2007 with investment from a UK listed entertainment business

-Listed indirectly in an overseas stock market via equity transfer to an overseas listed food and beverage company

-Incorporated with strong management of Canadian native of bar operation and Singaporeans of investment banking background

-Dedicated by a team of 14 years growing experience from establishment

-Filled with freedom and creativity in corporate culture

Job description:

1) Finance and Accounting

- Provide monthly financial review of business performance of 3 stores currently

- Report performance to overseas listed investor (Singapore/UK) timely every month

-Oversee franchisee shop’s compliance with all regulati and calculate monthly management fee collectable from franchisee shops

-Perform internal audit procedures, identify control weakness and propose improvement soluti

- Control by preparing budgets, comparing actual results, and proposing possible acti

- Arrange cash flow optimization if possible

2) Business Development

- Participate in business decision on site selection and feasibility on new stores

- Liaise with franchise-orientated investors and coordinate all parties (e.g. designer, contractor, landlord, local authority) to assist opening of new shops

Requirement on Candidates:

-3 to 4 years audit experience in Big 4

-Literal in Office and other major software

-Strong communication skills in English and Chinese, written and verbal

-Upright with integrity to handle ethical dilemma as well as with strong respibility

-Flexible to complete detailed tasks or leadership overview

-Interested in luxury entertainment as well as food and beverage business

-Down-to-earth with long term commitment to grow and excel with the company