Core Insights - The article discusses the rising salaries of CFOs in Hong Kong's stock market, highlighting that several CFOs earn over 10 million RMB, contrasting with the A-share market where the highest salary is capped at 9.46 million RMB [5][6]. Group 1: CFO Salary Overview - Li Tie, CFO of Li Auto, earned a total compensation of 39.16 million RMB in 2024, down from 64.24 million RMB in 2023 [9][10]. - Zhao Yi, CFO of Longfor Group, received a total salary of 17.64 million RMB in 2024, a decrease from 25.14 million RMB in 2023 [15][18]. - Wei Ping, CFO of Lianlian Digital, had a total compensation of 14.74 million RMB in 2024 [21][23]. - Yu Feng, newly appointed CFO of Weidong, earned 13.73 million RMB in 2024 [27][28]. - On Ning, CFO of Zhongsheng Holdings, received a total salary of 10.58 million RMB in 2024 [29][30]. - Bi Mingwei, CFO of Anta Sports, earned 10.27 million RMB in 2024, an increase from 8.76 million RMB in 2023 [34][36]. Group 2: CFO Career Insights - The article emphasizes that professional skills are essential for entry into high-paying CFO roles, but transitioning from a technical expert to a value creator is crucial for breaking salary ceilings [36][37]. - It suggests that deep industry knowledge is more valuable than frequent job changes, as understanding a business model and its risks is key to becoming irreplaceable [37][38]. - Embracing challenges and stepping out of comfort zones are highlighted as essential for career advancement, with each challenge presenting an opportunity for skill enhancement [38][39]. - The combination of financial expertise, business understanding, and strategic thinking is deemed necessary for future top financial talents [40].