Finance Manager China
Bound4blue
Finance Manager China
About Us
We are a European scale-up dedicated to developing cutting-edge, automated wind-assisted propulsion systems. We aim to provide a turnkey solution for shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and emissions. Our vision is simple yet ambitious—we aim to power the world with wind.
Imagine a world where the vast oceans are effortlessly traversed using the clean and boundless power of the wind. At bound4blue, we are turning this dream into reality. We're not just creating wind propulsion systems but revolutionizing the maritime industry, one sustainable voyage at a time. While bringing sails back to ships may seem challenging, we are more than prepared for it. We are innovators who understand the perfect harmony between nature and technology.
About the Role
The Finance Manager China will be the first finance hire in the country and will play a critical role in establishing and safeguarding bound4blue’s financial operations locally.
This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role, with direct access to ERP systems, banking platforms, payment execution, and statutory financial instruments. The position is strongly focused on accounting, financial control, compliance, and cash management, ensuring that all local financial activities are accurate, compliant, and aligned with both bound4blue’s financial needs and Chinese regulatory requirements.
Reporting functionally to the Finance team and working closely with China Operations, this role will act as the main finance point of contact in China. The Finance Manager China will collaborate closely with an external local finance and accounting partner, ensuring proper execution, control, and continuous alignment with local regulations and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage day-to-day financial operations in China, including accounting, controlling, and cash flow management.
Define and structure local financial processes in line with bound4blue’s operational needs and Chinese regulatory requirements, with the support of an external local finance partner.
Act as the main point of contact with local banks, accounting firms, tax advisors, and the external finance partner.
Oversee, review, and validate accounting, tax filings, and statutory reporting prepared by external partners.
Execute and control payments, bank transfers, and cash movements, ensuring proper approvals, controls, and documentation.
Act as custodian of critical financial instruments and processes, including company seals and FAPIAO-related activities.
Ensure full compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
Support monthly and annual closings in coordination with the global Finance team.
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure audit readiness at all times.
Support import and export-related financial processes, including Incoterms application and documentation.
Act as a trusted financial counterpart to China Operations, providing guidance on day-to-day financial and compliance matters.
Contribute to the implementation, correct use, and continuous improvement of ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar.
Requirements
Minimum 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial control roles in China.
Strong background in accounting, controlling, and cash management; this is not an FP&A or forecasting-driven role.
Solid knowledge of Chinese tax, statutory accounting, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Proven experience handling banking platforms, payments, transfers, and sensitive financial authority.
Familiarity with import/export processes and Incoterms.
Experience working with ERP systems; NetSuite or similar is a strong plus.
High level of English, both written and spoken.
High integrity, reliability, and ability to operate autonomously in a position of trust.
Experience in international or foreign-owned companies is highly desirable.
What Awaits You at bound4blue
A key and trusted role with real ownership and decision-making authority.
The opportunity to build and structure finance operations in China from the ground up.
Close collaboration with global Finance and local Operations teams.
A stable yet growing environment within a mission-driven international scale-up focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Departamento
- Finance
- Locations
- Shanghai, China
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About bound4blue
bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and polluting emissions. bound4blue’s eSAIL® system is a validated solution for saving fuel and emissions, completely autonomous, with low maintenance and easy installation onboard, being the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology today.