Senior Finance Analyst
Current- Quantitative and qualitative analysis on the OPEX for APAC R&D organization and build business commentaries fit for Global R&D Finance- Performed analysis on spending trends for APAC R&D business functions, APAC Finance & Marketing. - Forecasting accuracy, develop measurable indicators, highlighting trends, and analyzing causes of unexpected variances- Acquired budget management skills such as monitoring and controlling on APAC R&D organization estimates and preparing annual budgets- Close collaboration with R&D Program Managers, Business Budget Champions in driving budget control efficiency- Close collaboration with Site Managing Director and Operation Lead, in preparation for Monthly Budget review with Senior Vice President & Global R&D Finance- Continuous to drive efficiency opportunities such as reporting & actively contribute to cross-functional initiativesShort Term Assignment (Presales Finance - 6 Months)- Served as Country Controller (Hong Kong & Macao) who supported pre to post-sales activities, working with business partnersto drive better operating efficiency in the country business- Provided finance support to the Sales team in preparation of Yearly Plan, Quarterly Forecast andOutlook and Bridging of Actual to Forecast scenarios- Drove financial rigor (cost control, risks evaluation, revenue recognition) in projectimplementations- Contract review, worked with Legal, Bid & Quote team to offer professional financial opinions- Partner with ARM to build collection forecast to ensure forecast accuracy and review oncustomer credit and payment term- Quarterly and month end report for Backlog, Order and Sales, Cashflow, FieldInventory, Unbill AR & Sales incentive Planning