Chris Baek Email & Phone Number

Seoul, South Korea

- Led end-to-end M&A processes, including commercial due diligence (CDD), and post-merger integration- Conducted comprehensive business valuations using various methods (DCF, comparable company analysis)- Performed financial modeling and scenario analysis for strategic decision-making- Managed relationships with external advisors (legal, financial, tax) during M&A transactions- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives across multiple departments- Led post-acquisition integration projects, focusing on synergy realization and cultural alignment[Key achievements]- Led M&A projects resulting in 20% acquisition cost reduction through rigorous due diligence and valuation- Orchestrated successful carve-out sale of IT business unit within 4 months- Implemented process improvements leading to 12%p increase in gross profit margin for IT projects

Seoul

- Prepared and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements- Managed budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis- Conducted profitability analysis by product line and customer segment- Collaborated with global teams to ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS)- Developed and maintained financial models for business planning and decision support- Managed cash flow and working capital, optimizing liquidity and financial performance- Led cross-functional process improvement initiatives[Key achievements]- Streamlined P2P process, reducing closing time by 66% through system integration and process optimization

Korea

Australia

- Managed financial accounting and closing processes for 20 F&B outlets- Analyzed profit and loss statements and cash flow for multiple locations

Sydney, Australia

- Supported financial closing processes for Australian and New Zealand branches- Assisted in preparing reports for global headquarters

Sydney, Australia

- Managed working capital for 7 APAC branches (Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore)- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize cash flow and financial operations

Sydney, Australia

Yeongdeungpo-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Bachelor'S Degree, Commerce

- Double majors in Accounting and Finance

Education record

Cape Town, South Africa