Finance and Administration Director

Location: Hong Kong / Shenzhen Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Works closely with: Chief Operating Officer, Business Development, R&D, Production and Project Teams About Luquos Energy Luquos Energy Limited is a Hong Kong deep-tech start-up developing next-generation energy storage technology. Founded in 2020 by Prof. Yi-Chun Lu's research team, the company has been incubated by The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. Its flagship product, LEAPLUG®, is a sulphur-based flow battery energy storage system designed to provide intrinsically safe, low-cost, durable and environmentally friendly long-duration energy storage. The company has completed two rounds of fundraising totalling nearly HKD 100 million. Luquos Energy is also supported by the Hong Kong SAR Government's RAISe+ Scheme. The company is now entering its next stage of growth, focusing on production scale-up, product development and commercial deployment. About The Role Luquos Energy is seeking a Finance & Administration Director to lead the Company's finance, budgeting, internal control, administration, HR operations and selected legal and commercial support functions. The role will serve as a key management partner to the CEO and COO, providing timely and reliable financial information, strengthening internal governance, supporting project and R&D cost management, and building scalable administrative and people processes for a fast-growing deep-tech company. The position reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the COO on budgeting, cost control, resource planning and internal operations. Key Responsibilities

• Finance Management & Business Analysis Lead the Company's overall finance management, including management accounts, P&L, cash flow, budget tracking, project costing, accounts receivable/payable and cash runway analysis. Provide regular management reports and decision support to the CEO, COO and Board.
• Budgeting, Cash Flow & Cost Control Coordinate annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, monitor departmental and project spending, manage cash flow and payment planning, and provide early warning on overspending, unusual expenditure and funding requirements.
• R&D, Production & Project Cost Management Establish and maintain cost-tracking mechanisms for R&D programmes, product development, manufacturing and customer projects, including BOM costs, committed costs and actual project expenditure, to support pricing, cost reduction and management decisions.
• Financial Control, Audit & Compliance Manage accounting, tax, audit, reimbursement, procurement and payment processes. Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers, banks and company secretarial service providers, and continuously strengthen internal financial controls and approval procedures.
• Legal, Contract & Corporate Governance Support Review and coordinate routine commercial contracts, NDAs, supplier agreements, consulting agreements, employment-related documents and other business contracts from a commercial and risk-control perspective. Maintain contract records, identify key legal and commercial risks, and coordinate external legal counsel for complex or material matters. Support Board, shareholder, financing due diligence and corporate governance documentation as required.
• Government Funding & Grant Management Manage budgeting, cost allocation, supporting documentation and audit requirements for government-funded programmes such as RAISe+, and ensure relevant expenditure complies with funding and reporting requirements.
• HR Operations & Administration Oversee recruitment administration, employment contracts, payroll and benefits, MPF/social insurance, attendance, onboarding/offboarding and employee records. Manage office, laboratory and facility administration, including leases, utilities, insurance, office procurement, employee welfare and administrative vendors.
• Policies, Processes & Team Development Develop and improve the Company's finance, procurement, expense, travel, HR, administration and contract management policies. Build and manage the finance and administration function as the Company scales. Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or financial control, preferably in technology, manufacturing, energy, industrial or start-up environments.
• Strong experience in budgeting, cash-flow management, management accounting and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of Hong Kong accounting, tax, audit and corporate governance practices.
• Exposure to Mainland China operations and cross-border transactions is an advantage.
• Experience in R&D cost management, project accounting, government grants or manufacturing cost control is preferred.
• Practical experience reviewing commercial contracts and identifying business, financial and contractual risks, with the ability to work effectively with external legal counsel.
• Experience overseeing basic HR operations and office administration in a small or growing organisation.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Professional qualifications such as HKICPA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent are preferred.
• Strong communication, organisation and cross-functional coordination skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail and commercial judgement. Website: www.luquosenergy.com