•A highly accomplished leader with demonstrated success in business/finance transformation, as well as developing & executing strategies that support the organisational goals, throughout my over 18 years of international experience in CEO, CFO and finance leadership roles at listed/multinational companies, scale-up SME and a Big-4 audit firm, across the FMCG, manufacturing, mining, real estate, energy, technology, logistics sectors•Proven track record of transforming a junior finance dept. (inherited from a private family business) into a sophisticated and business-critical function by implementing the best practices, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams, significantly enhancing the business' top-line growth and driving bottom-line turnaround/uplift. My strength lies in leveraging a robust finance & management background, complemented by strong commercial expertise, and fostering effective business partnerships with key stakeholders.•Extensive experience in:o Financial strategy to support business strategic/operational agenda and growth objectiveso Corporate governance, internal controls and risk managemento Business/Finance transformational initiatives, and process & system implementation/continuous improvementso Management and Board reporting to provide insightful performance analysis and essential recommendations to the leaderso Financial accounting, consolidation, financial reporting, audit and statutory matterso Budgeting, forecasting, long-term business modeling, and FP&Ao Treasury & cashflow management, banking/financing/insurance and FX arrangementso Tax planning, transfer pricing, tax returns and regulatory compliance managemento Analytics-driven decision-making & operational result & efficiency enhancemento Supply chain & cost optimisationo Significant transactions, e.g. M&A (incl. DD), post-acquisition integration, capital market activitieso High-performing team management, development & mentorshipo Major ERPs systems•Key Strengths:o Strategic decision-making, advanced analytical mindset with a strong 'can-do' attitudeo Proven ability to develop & execute business strategies to drive sustained successo Demonstrated achievements in fostering business growth & profitability improvementso Commercial & strategic business partnering with various stakeholders to provide strategic and financial advice/solution, and constructively challenge status quoo Effective communicator and influencer, strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, exceptional adaptability and leadership skills with diverse teams
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Board Of Director - Complementary Medicines Australia (Cma)Complementary Medicine Australia (Cma) Sep 2022 - Aug 2023Australia- Being the Board of Directors of the Australian peak industry body for complementary medicines and contribute to the growth of industry- Chaired its Membership Committee
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Chief Executive OfficerLife-Space Group Aug 2021 - Jul 2023Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaLife-Space Group is a rapidly expanding health products & FMCG company, operates the leading probiotics brand (Life-Space) and Children VMS brand (Pentavite).• Continuous expansion in domestic & overseas markets via online and offline channels and achieved significant YoY revenue growth (41% in 1H 2023, 26% in 2022, and 14% in 2021), attainment of remarkable market shares/brand awareness and profitability improvements for consecutive years• Cultivated impactful partnerships with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Australia Open, boosting brand awareness and contributing to the brand’s sustainable growth -
Financial DirectorLife-Space Group Oct 2018 - Oct 2021Melbourne, Australia• Transformed a junior finance department into a sophisticated and business-needed function • Advocated the crucial role of business partnering in the Finance Team’s success and initiated a series of collaborations with cross-functional teams to manage business performance and drive better outcomes • Introduced industry best practices into daily accounting and financial reporting, as underpinned by the newly implemented or optimised systems• Continuously developed and reinforced the company’s corporate governance and operational efficiencies through the establishment and implementation of various policies and processes• Treasury, cashflow forecast & management, banking/financing/insurance and FX arrangements• Tax planning, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance
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Financial ManagerMmg Limited Apr 2016 - Oct 2018Melbourne, AustraliaMultinational/Listed company finance management and financial/statutory reporting -
FinanceYancoal Australia Limited May 2015 - Apr 2016Listed company finance management and financial/statutory reporting
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Client Manager - AuditDeloitte Australia May 2014 - Apr 2015Sydney, AustraliaI was an external audit manager at Deloitte. I have audit and reporting responsibilities for a wide variety of public and private companies, and have extensive experience in various industries including Real Estate (mainly in Property Development, Funds), Energy, Technology, Manufacturing, Telecommunication and Logistics. Experience includes audits of Brookfield (Property Development / Commercial / Hotels / Funds), Valmont, Balfour Beatty, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Moss Capital / Elanor, and Schwartz Group. Specialised in financial reporting and accounting framework, control environment and external audit.• 10 years’ external audit experience in Deloitte• Australia CA, China CPA, US CPA, proficient in IFRS, PRC GAAP and US GAAP & SOX• Work experience in China and Canada before -
Audit ManagerDeloitte China Jul 2013 - May 2014ShenzhenCICPA, AICPA, ACCA -
Audit ManagerDeloitte Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2013Toronto, Canada Area
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Audit ManagerDeloitte China Apr 2011 - Sep 2011Shenzhen, Guangdong, China -
Senior AccountantDeloitte China Jul 2005 - Mar 2011Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Eric C. Education Details
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric C.
What is Eric C.'s role at the current company?
Eric C.'s current role is CEO, CFO | Business/Finance Transformation and Continuous Improvements | Strategic Leadership & Commercial Expertise to drive Business Turnaround, Growth, Profitability Uplifts, Efficiency Enhancement | CA, CICPA, AICPA.
What schools did Eric C. attend?
Eric C. attended University Of Liverpool, Zhongnan University Of Economics And Law.
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