Financial Analysis & Profit Optimization & Risk Management
- Led the finance department in conducting in- depth financial analysis developing many Tier-1 clients and Tier-2 clients.
- Guided the product department in leveraging a finance-driven product pricing strategy model.
- Created annual macroeconomic forecast reports for the UK & Ireland region presented to the Regional CEOand HQ CFO. Provided strategic financial analysis insights and proactive risk assessments on inflation interest rates etc guiding other departments in mitigating operational risks.
Forecasting & Budgeting & Expense Optimization
- Developed financial forecasting model improving forecast accuracy significantly
- Worked with other departments to develop and execute comprehensive full-region budget plans
- Cost-saving initiatives significantly enhancing operating profitability.
Financial Performance Tracking and Analysis & Process Optimization
- Tracked monthly operating and financial performance for the UK & Ireland region including in-depth financial P&L and collections variance analysis.
- Identified business pain points and forecasted operational risks delivering a comprehensive and specialized management and financial analysis report with targeted financial solutions and process optimizations to guide different departments in improving workflows and mitigating risks.
Working Capital & Cash Flow Optimization
- Implemented overdue payment forecasting models and guiding sales department to reduce the overdue rate and shortened DSOyear-over- year driving improved liquidity and working capital efficiency.
- Implemented overdue payment forecasting models and conducted weekly receivables meetings with sales and senior management
- Established partnerships with some factoring institutions securing a significant number in financing for high-risk clients and reducing overdue accounts for key clients thereby enhancing overall cash flow stability.
Requirements
- Proven track record in an FP&A role adept at handling large datasets and generating insights.
- Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA ACA CIMA).
- Mandarin is a big plus.
- Expertise in financial modelling dashboards and scenario planning.
- Proactive problem-solving and strategic planning.
- Exceptional ability to translate business drivers into financial metrics and actionable insights.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills making complex data accessible to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in Excel PowerPoint ERP systems and BI tools.
- Proactive self-motivated and results-driven with a focus on excellence.
- Collaborative and team-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable organised and detail-oriented with a positive glass-half-full outlook.
FP&A, financial and accounting, forecast, planning, data analysis, Mandarin