Gao Grace

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Finance Director at Tapestry @ Tapestry
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Beijing, China, China
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About Gao Grace

I have granted rich experience from my working experience both in Accounting and Commercial Finance which enhances my overall understanding of FMCG industry and be able to be pre-active for business decision making. Be more value-added is my top priority of my future career development, I believe that working as a Finance role can contribute more as custodian and co-pilot of the business.It is my pleasure to have a chance to present my personal details to your company, and I will prove my value if a chance of interview can be given. I am looking forward to hear from you soon and wish all the best to your company. Hopefully, I would be able to contribute to your company in the near future.Specialties: Knowing well the process of Day-to-Day work in the office.Accounting and Commercial experience in Trading company and JV.Good communication skills and team player. Proficiency in English, both in reading and writing. SAP, FPPS, ICE and HFM functional expert.Willing to learn knowledge from experience person and keep improving relevant knowledge. Be able to work under pressure and willing to take challenge. Be independent to handle difficulties.10 years driving experience.

Gao Grace's Current Company Details
Tapestry

Tapestry

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Finance Director at Tapestry
Gao Grace Work Experience Details
  • Tapestry
    Finance Director
    Tapestry Mar 2018 - Present
    New York, New York, Us
    --- Finance head of Stuart Weitzman China (a new brand acquired by Tapestry 2.5 years ago globally, China integration just completed).--- Building up FP&A team who can support business functions as key BPs and align with Tapestry global standards to complete Forecast and Planning submission.--- Working closely with Tapestry Controlling team to ensure month-end closing is completed on a timely manner with 100% compliance under US GAAP and statutory book.--- Leading integration in terms of business process and policy to help local teams to integrate to Tapestry system.--- Working closely with Business Development team for new store evaluation and CAPEX management.--- Working together with Corporate and Retail IT team for system integration and implementation locally for SW China.--- Directly reporting to SW Global CFO and working closely with HQ Finance team for reporting, and financial and business analysis.--- Team management.
  • Dunkin'​ Brands
    Finance Director
    Dunkin'​ Brands Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
    Canton, Ma, Us
    --- Working as lead of Finance and IT teams with 10 direct reports, temporarily in charge of Procurement and QA team after Supply Director left.--- Building FP&A framework for Dunkin China which includes Planning/Forecast/Business review, Working as key stakeholder to support management committee for business decision making.--- Establishing "New store pro forma" and store model by working together with Business Development and Operation team.--- Working closing with Marketing team for promotion activity mechanism building and financial analysis for new product/new promotion initiatives. --- Completing local sourcing and IT system integration projects to standardize data warehouse and margin enhancement.--- Knowing well Retail industry in terms of Store performance, CAPEX management, Operation support.--- Team leading and management.
  • 东方风行集团
    Finance Director, Vice President
    东方风行集团 Feb 2016 - May 2017
    - Finance head of VIE Holding company with 3 legal entities in China cover Media, Entertainment and Cosmetics FMCG industry.- Leading Finance and IS team to provide effective and value-added supports to business function. - Working together with Sales and Operation team to expand business to offline (Watsons and Key Accounts).- Establishing sustainable model and SOP for online channels (including pricing, promotion ROI analysis, NPD pre-launch analysis...).- Capital management (including splitting VIE structure and pending for IPO, Capital injection and management with Sequoia Capital, VIP Capital and other Venture Capital companies).- Leading Accounting, FP&A and E-commerce Finance team to support online 8 platforms and offline channel.- Leading IT helpdesk, ERP and BI teams.- Establishing Finance Policy and Standards for all subsidiary companies.- Enhancing ERP system integration with 3rd party platforms to reduce manual intervention.- Building up talent pool for future IPO.
  • Reckitt Benckiser Manon
    Finance Controller
    Reckitt Benckiser Manon Aug 2012 - Jan 2016
    Slough, Berkshire, Gb
    E-commerce-Building E-commerce (B2C) channel with EC Sales and Supply team in Tmall and other 3rd pty platforms.- Establishing standardized process to support E-commerce growth.- Buiilding up the financial model of E-commerce team and analyze the differences vs. offline business. - Setting up and train E-commerce Finance team memebers to provide front-to-end support to EC channel.- Working closely with cross-functional members to establish the entire business process of EC B2B and B2C (including defining Roles and Responsibilities, Internal control risk elimination, SoD, Working flow, System interface with ERP, Pricing).Project Management- Participating as Finance Leader to provide professional advises to project team members (including Financial pre and post performance review, Risks and Opportunities, System interface).- Establishing SOP and user manual for employees who are in charge of execution post implementation.- Providing training to members to eliminate Financial risks at execution level.Business Partnering- Helping distributors to standardize back-off business process and ERP system utlization. Succesfully achieved "Grow together" target with our business partner.- Providing professional consulting to 3pty business partner to help them to reduce potential financial risks.- Annual TOP 15 DB audit (Stock evaluation and financial risk analysis).- Working as the key person of Reckitt Benckiser in JV to ensure internal control points can be achieved.Month-end closing and reporting- Fully in charge of RB Manon (JV) Month-end closing in ERP system to ensure all transactions align with PRC Accounting Standards and IFRS.- Full Financial Reporting and Reconciliation for Management book. FP&A- 3 Forecasts and 1 Plan per year (From TOP line to bottom line).- Support Sales and Trade Marketing team on ROI/NPD and ad hoc analysis. - Trade Spend by KA and DB management. - AR and Credit term control and management.
  • Reckitt Benckiser Singapore
    Latin America And Asia Pacific Area Finance Manager
    Reckitt Benckiser Singapore Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
    - Leading Latin America and Asia Pacific (LAPAC) area regular month-end closing process (more than 20 countries).- Approving Fixed costs of Regional and Area office based in Singapore.- Working as Functional Expert of ERP and Internal Financial Reporting system to provide guildlines for regions/countries.- Fully in charge of LAPAC Area Planning once a year and Forecast 3 times a year. - Coordinating 4 regional Commercial Finance Controllers for LAPAC Financial Reporting. - Leading Tax project of Sinagapore HUB involving 10 countries. - Any ad hoc analysis from SVP Area GM and FD.
  • Reckitt Benckiser Household China
    Senior Finance Planning Manager
    Reckitt Benckiser Household China Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
    Lead Commercial Finance team for Month-end closing and Plan/Forecast submission.Working together with China Supply Finance team for Transfer Price setting twice a year.Provide sufficient reports to sales and marketing team for business decision making (ROI pre and post analysis, NPD involvement).In charge of internal management reporting and consolidation of 7 management entities, ensure monthly/quarter/yearly global submission accuracy.Champion of SSL/Manon Integration (acquired in 2011), in charge of Finance integration (system, reporting and interco consolidation), coordinate other sub-projects related to integration from cross-function.Ensure the operation of acquired company aligns with RB Finance Policy and Internal Control points. Key contact person for Internal and External audits (including due diligence audit for acquisition).
  • Reckitt Benckiser Household China
    Finance Commercial Planning Manager
    Reckitt Benckiser Household China Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
    Coordinate with accounting team during month-end closing, provide actual financial data analysis to management team.Lead Financial Analysts to consolidate finance data in ICE (Internal Reporting system).Consolidate and reconcile monthly actual data of JDE and ICE in HFM.Directly report RB China Commercial Finance data and Industrial Finance data to EAA region office.Establish RB China next coming year Financial Plan (Including P&L, Balance Sheet, Net Working Capital) once a year and Latest Forecast (3 times a year).Participate in Sales and Marketing Plan process, provide financial supporting to MD and SD.Provide ROI analysis for marketing activities and new product launch, in charge of marketing spend control. Coordinate with Supply Finance team for COGS analysis and Transfer Price setting. Working as trainer from finance team to provide “Finance Fundamental Training” during new employee orientation. TOP 10 RB China distributors audit (once a year).
  • Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd.
    Financial Planning And Brand Analysis Supervisor
    Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd. Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
    Complete period close in SAP system.Consolidate and publish Mars China Financial Statements, provide financial data analysis.Consolidate monthly data between SAP and FPPS in HFM system.Cooperate with other divisions to establish Mars China original plan and re-plan for coming year (including Balance Sheet, P&L, Source and Use, ROTA, Headcount report), involve in MTP (Middle Team Plan) forecast.Provide “KPI” analysis and Business Review for management team and global corporate finance team.Provide sales finance data analysis to sales team (from different dimensions: brand, channel and area).Update finance reporting hierarchy according to new sales structure. In charge of M&M’s brand activity review and analysis, participate in new product development and feasibility study.Sales overheads (excluding SWB) analysis and control. Advertising and Market Research accrual and control.
  • Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd.
    Financial Reporting Supervisor (Gl Team)
    Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd. Nov 2008 - Sep 2009
    Complete period close in SAP system.Financial data consolidation and submission in FPPS system.Consolidate and publish Mars China Financial Statements, provide financial data analysis.Cooperate with other divisions to establish Mars China original plan and re-plan for coming year (including Balance Sheet, P&L, Source and Use, ROTA, Headcount report), involve in MTP (Middle Team Plan) forecast.Provide “KPI” analysis and Business Review for management team and global corporate finance team.Provide sales finance data analysis to sales team (covers brand, channel and area).Update finance reporting hierarchy according to new sales structure. Consolidate monthly data between SAP and FPPS in HFM system.Run data analysis with costing and brand analysis teams.Participate in project development of business segmentation.
  • Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd.
    Accounts Payable Supervisor
    Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd. Jan 2008 - Oct 2008
    Lead AP team to process daily payment request and expense reimbursement for associates.Develop E-expense on-line reimbursement system, provide technical support and maintenance.Prepare monthly financial statements, consolidate reports. Manage reporting function covered in AP model of accounting software.Coordinate team workload, train and guide new associate.AP related project development, cooperate with other units for project implementation.Establish payment request, petty cash request and expense reimbursement policy and SOP.

Gao Grace Skills

Forecasting Financial Reporting Sap Financial Analysis Accounting Jd Edwards Financial Accounting Internal Audit Hyperion Enterprise Internal Controls Strategic Financial Planning Mergers And Acquisitions Budgets E Commerce Consulting Process Standardization Post Merge Integration Due Dligence E Commerce Finance Model Optimization Big Data In Digital Channel Business Partnering Talent Coaching And Development People Management Culture Conflict Management

Gao Grace Education Details

  • China Europe International Business School (Ceibs)
    China Europe International Business School (Ceibs)
    Finance And Business Strategy
  • University Of East London
    University Of East London
    Accounting And Finance
  • Beijing Finance And Economics School
    Beijing Finance And Economics School
    Finance And Accounting

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What company does Gao Grace work for?

Gao Grace works for Tapestry

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Gao Grace's current role is Finance Director at Tapestry.

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What schools did Gao Grace attend?

Gao Grace attended China Europe International Business School (Ceibs), University Of East London, Beijing Finance And Economics School.

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Gao Grace has interest in Listening Music, Reading Books, Playing Yoga.

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Gao Grace has skills like Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Sap, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Jd Edwards, Financial Accounting, Internal Audit, Hyperion Enterprise, Internal Controls, Strategic Financial Planning, Mergers And Acquisitions.

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