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Corporate Finance Financial Controlling Financial Planning & Analysis / Business Financial Reporting / Accounting Financial Transformation / System Internal Audit / Risk Tax Treasury
Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Corporate Finance Analyst - S / M 347000 399000 442000 Corporate Finance Analyst - L 504000 561000 644000 Corporate Finance Manager - S / M 567000 609000 676000 Corporate Finance Manager - L 811000 946000 1248000 Corporate Finance Director - L 1092000 1716000 2028000
25th percentile
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th percentile
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th percentile
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.
Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Mandatory Provident Fund. Small companies: S < HK$ 50 million. Midsize companies: HK$ 50 million ≤ M ≤ HK$ 150 million. Large companies: L > HK$ 150 million

The rise of the strategic business partner

The role of the Hong Kong finance professional is transforming as companies move away from siloed, process-driven roles with workers taking on broader responsibilities than traditional accounting. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills have grown vital as staff partner with department heads and contribute to strategic decision making. Consequently, there is demand for candidates with strong language skills and business acumen to build relationships across an organisation.
In a refreshing shift, salary expectations among finance professionals in Hong Kong are becoming more aligned with market realities. While candidates still seek competitive compensation, the days of exorbitant salary demands have faded. It comes at a time when slightly lower salary increments compared to previous years indicate a more balanced approach to compensation. of finance workers say it is more challenging to negotiate a pay rise compared to last year of finance workers say it is more challenging to negotiate a pay rise compared to last year

of finance workers will focus on their professional development if they are not given a pay rise in the coming 12 months of finance workers will focus on their professional development if they are not given a pay rise in the coming 12 months

In Hong Kong, job security is the new currency. Market volatility has made stability as important for finance and accounting workers as pay. To stay competitive, employers need to address employee concerns by providing clear communication and demonstrating their commitment to long-term stability. of finance workers say job security and salary are equally as important in the current job market of finance workers say job security and salary are equally as important in the current job market

of finance workers are pursuing training or certifications to improve their marketability to prepare for potential redundancies in their company in 2025 of finance workers are pursuing training or certifications to improve their marketability to prepare for potential redundancies in their company in 2025

In-demand functional areas in finance and accounting

Accounting operations/full-set accounting Internal audit FP&A/commercial finance/business controlling Treasury/tax

In-demand technical skills in finance and accounting

Finance transformation/process re-engineering ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, Tagetik, YonYou, Microsoft Dynamics 365) BI and data analytic tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python) Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial modelling, data analysis)

How much should I earn or pay?

In-demand knowledge and experience in finance and accounting

Regional exposure External audit experience Experience working with SSC/COE or external service provider Language skills (Mandarin, English, Cantonese)

In-demand certifications and degrees in finance and accounting

CPA/ACCA CIA

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The salaries listed in the Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process to ensure our projections accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers in Hong Kong. The salaries listed in the salary tables represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Mandatory Provident Fund. We report salaries in three percentiles, recognising that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. The non-salary data presented in this Salary Guide is derived from an online survey conducted by an independent research firm commissioned by Robert Half in November 2024. The survey gathered responses from 300 finance, accounting, financial services, and IT and technology professionals employed by a diverse range of organisations in Hong Kong, including SMEs and large companies.