Jinjin Chai MBA
Ashland, MA 01721
abmqvv@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Highly accomplished result focused financial professional with demonstrated
analytical expertise providing clear direction for monthly end close,
financial planning and analysis, consideration and operational financial
analysis for multi-national business. Cross-functional working experience
resulting in well-rounded analytical thinker with extensive technical and
reporting skills. Management professional attuned to ever-changing needs of
business with teamwork and the ability to work well with others from
different backgrounds.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
. Business Planning and Analysis
. Business Intelligence Systems
. Consolidation for Multinational Entities
. Knowledge of Oracle/SAP GL systems
. Financial Systems Implementation/Upgrade
. Closing /Reporting Process Improvement
. Advanced Excel/Access skills
.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Orchestrated the planning, redesigning, and recreated an
operational analysis package in two months for the top management
as well as business /platform owners.
. Led cross-functional team in redesigning closing and reporting
process and achieved 100% participation with clear accountability
of each controller.
. Managed adding new matrix to better monitor sales and measure free
cash flow.
. Established and managed financial infrastructure that supported a
15%+ growth in revenue
. Slashed operating expenses in line by integrating departments and
reducing overhead costs by 40%, provided key support during the
reorganization process.
. Built sophiscated Excel based flash report to capture timely
financial data on weekly basis.
. Reduced month-end closing time of one day and year-end of three
days by automating profit in inventory process in the system.
. Converted thirty -eight manufacturing divisions into single ETL
tool in three months and met all project benchmarks.
. Directed end user/analysts training by providing user group
meetings and face-to-face training.
. Organized support and analysis for internal SOX auditing and
external auditors.
. Researched, recommended and directed installation of 400K-
technology upgrade. Cemented business relationships with key IT
support achieving across-the-board $120K savings with systems
upgrades.
Jinjin Chai
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Financial Systems and Consolidation Analyst
Altra Industrial Motion, Braintree, MA
2008 -2010
Directed monthly close with domestic and 20+foreign operations with clear
sign off on all major closing tasks by controllers. Guided budget,
monthly/weekly forecast and flash report. Managed key operational
reporting and ad-hoc analysis for top management and platform controllers.
Assisted with comprehensive variance analysis using Hyperion system and
advanced Excel templates.
Manager of Financial Systems and Consolidation
Cytyc Corporation, Marlboro, MA
2007-2008
Led team on monthly closing, consolidation and reporting use Hyperion
Financial Management (HFM). Essbase and BI+. Served as the primary contact
for international and domestic sites for month end closing. Provided key
support for SEC and FP&A for reporting and business analysis.
Senior Financial Systems Analyst
Genzyme Corporate, Framingham, MA
2001-2007
Demonstrated advance knowledge and experience in Hyperion Enterprise/
Hyperion Reporting/Essbase /FDM(FDQM) applications. Managed 40+ sites for
monthly end close activities and Ops reporting for senior management. Co-
headed the HAL implementation project and later Upstream/FDM project.
Participated in implementing HFM system 9 as core team member. Trained and
supported 60+ controllers on using Hyperion applications and various
reporting tools. Worked closely with internal and external auditors on
auditor reports and key control activities for SOX compliance.
Allergan Pharmaceutical, Hangzhou, China
1996-1999
Finance Manager in the wholly owned American Pharmaceutical Company.
Managed a budget of $40M Dollars including capital spending in China.
Demonstrated high integrity and efficiency in managing foreign exchange and
cash position. Prepared forecast, budget and LRP and utilized actual
reports to analyze variance.
EDUCATION
MBA, Simmons Graduate School of Management, Boston, MA 2001
BS in Accounting, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai,
China
HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
Awarded Dean's merit scholarship, Simmons Graduate School of Management
Chairman of International Students Association at Simmons Graduate School
of Management 2000
LANGUAGE & CERTIFICATIONS
Language: Fluent in Mandarin.
Certifications: Corporate Taxation and Business Systems from University of
Phoenix
Hyperion Certifications: Analyzer, Hyperion Financial Management, Design
reports for Essbase and Hyperion Planning, Master Data Management, Reports