Financial Analyst

Yihuang Qi

614-***-**** • acu73b@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented, high-performing MBA with finance, operations, and project management experience in different industries. Excel at identifying and resolving problems with strong analytical skills and high efficiency.

Key Strength: quick learner, team player, critical thinker, self-motivator.

EXPERIENCE

The Huntington National Bank Columbus, OH

Finance Intern May 2015 - August 2015

Improved the accuracy of financial forecasting by establishing financial projection models for new In-store branches and traditional branches based on historical data and various cost drivers.

Reduced the ambiguity of University Banking performance tracking by creating actual financial models.

Utilized Essbase to analyze Full Time Equivalent and Headcount cost for the Retail Banking Segment. Created new templates and provided detailed analysis well received by senior management.

Lianyungang Olympia Stones Shanghai, China

Assistant Financial Manager October 2013 - April 2014

Offered financial analysis to evaluate profitability and operations. Advice and comments were adopted to reduce costs and expenses and to improve company’s performance and operating efficiency.

Presented forecasting reports based on actual facts, future plans, industrial trends and public policies to develop corporate strategies and foresee potential risks.

Conducted internal audit and made adjustments. Ensured that financial and managerial reporting accurately reflected company’s situation and results.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Shanghai, China

Assurance Associate October 2011 - August 2013

Provided assurance on financial performance and operations of 10+ clients from various industries including banking, asset management & investments, manufacturing, and retail.

Selected to be an on-site team leader in charge of audits in a project management capacity. Team achieved a reduction of project cost by 10% due to project efficiency.

Communicated results of audits via written reports and oral presentations to management, which were highly recognized for accuracy and detail orientation.

Optimized transaction systems of investment funds by identifying operating deficiencies that could potentially bring serious losses and proposed corresponding solutions which clients considered as value creation.

Evaluated clients’ internal controls and drafted reports concerning management efficiency and effectiveness to the board of directors with advice to mitigate relevant risks.

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business Columbus, OH

Master of Business Administration, Finance August 2014 - May 2016

GMAT 710 (Quantitative score 50). CFA Level I candidate.

Shanghai International Studies University Shanghai, China

Bachelor of Management, Business Administration September 2007 - July 2011

Awarded scholarship by university. Exchanged at University of Oxford.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Native proficiency in Mandarin, bilingual proficiency in Chinese - Shanghai, and fluent in English.

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, as well as strong writing and communication skills.

Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint; familiar with database software (Aura and Essbase).

Interned with Bank of Communications (ranking 5th among commercial banks in China) in 2010. Designed emergency plans for public relations crises and promotion plans to gain popularity for the bank.

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