At Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong, we are scaling our impact, bringing people together to improve housing conditions and build resilient communities locally and globally. To do this, we are strengthening the systems, structures, and teams that power our work behind the scenes. We are looking for a hands-on, systems-minded leader to take ownership of Finance, People, Governance, and Systems, ensuring our organisation is not only well-run, but built to grow. This is a high-trust, high-impact role working directly with the CEO and Board, with the autonomy to shape how we operate as we evolve. 

Why This Role Matters

You will be responsible for building and running the organisational backbone, ensuring:

• Strong financial health and compliance

• Effective systems across finance, people, governance, and digital

• Clear, disciplined, and resilient ways of working

• Close partnership with the CEO and Board

• A capable team and the foundations for future growth

This is a builder role, not a maintenance role.

What You Will Own

1. Financial Leadership (Primary Focus)

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

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

• Deliver clear, decision-useful reporting and analysis

• Oversee 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. People & Culture

You will ensure our team is well-supported, compliant, and able to do their best work.

• Oversee HR operations, recruitment, and staff lifecycle processes

• Strengthen compliance and training practices

• Contribute to workforce planning and organisational design

• Support a culture of accountability, trust, and growth

3. Governance & Risk

You will ensure the organisation operates with integrity, accountability, and resilience. 

• Support the Board and committees with high-quality materials and insights

• Strengthen governance processes and compliance frameworks

• Lead risk identification, monitoring, and mitigation efforts

• Advise leadership on organisational resilience

• Oversee policy development & process optimisation

4. Systems, Digital & Administration

You will drive efficiency and scalability through systems, digital tools, and internal administration.

• Oversee IT vendors and core systems (Microsoft 365, Odoo, Monday.com, etc.)

• Identify and implement digital and AI-enabled solutions

• Improve workflows and cross-functional coordination

• Oversee office administration, facilities, and internal infrastructure

• Ensure smooth, well-functioning internal processes and workplace environment

What You Will Build

• A high-performing enabling team across finance, HR, and governance

• Scalable systems that support organisational growth

• Clarity, structure, and discipline across core processes

• A culture where operations enable impact, not constrain it

Who You Are

You are a pragmatic operator with strategic perspective. You can move between detail and big picture with ease.

Experience & Background

• ~10+ years in finance, operations, or compliance-related roles

• Strong understanding of financial management and controls

• Familiarity with Hong Kong regulatory environment for NGOs

• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organisations is valued

• Professional qualifications (e.g., HKICPA) are a plus 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

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 work as well as the opportunity to grow themselves professionally.

Organisation Overview

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 www.habitat.org.hk 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.