Management Financial
Resume:
HUI (CHRISTINA) ZHAO
*** *** *** *** **. Belle Mead, NJ 08502 Telephone: 732-***-****
(C) E-mail: ******@*******.***
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Extensive experience in financial budget, forecast, manufacturing
costing and operational analysis
2. Strong background in manufacturing industry and public multi-national
company
3. MBA degree, graduation with distinction
4. CFA, Member of CFA Institute, Member of New York Society of Security
Analysts, Inc.
5. Broad international experience with bilingual ability
6. Demonstrated organizational, analytical, communication and
interpersonal skills
7. Excellent computer skills in SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, JDE, ERP system,
MS Office and Windows 2000
EXPERIENCE
Reckitt Benckiser Inc. - Belle Mead, NJ
Category Supply Controller 05/08 -
Present
Partner with Category Directors to develop business strategies and identify
opportunities for improvement
Lead annual business planning and quarterly forecast process and provide
timely and meaningful analysis
Provide variance analysis for actual performance against Plan/Forecast and
make recommendations
Take financial lead in North America Manufacturing Footprint Study and
realized millions dollars savings
Conduct benchmark analysis with global factories to identify opportunities
for improvement
Provide financial analysis for capex request to maximize ROA and provide
post investment analysis
Support NPD/EPD process and provide accurate financial analysis and cost
estimates
Lead squeeze and X-Trim projects and validate project savings
Perform inventory analysis, monthly cycle counts, and annual physical
inventory
Set up standard costs for raw, pack and finished goods
Ensure site compliance with company global policies and procedures
Hire, train, and develop financial analysts for career development
Johnson Controls Inc. - Southeast Distribution Center, Florence, SC
DC Controller 08/06 - 05/08
Assisted in the start-up of this brand new manufacturing facility and
developed accounting system and internal control procedures for the site
Prepare month end closing, journal entries, accounts reconciliation, and
financial analysis
Prepare financial statements and ensure all financial activities are in
accordance with US GAAP
Prepare quarterly forecast and annual budget
Oversee day-to-day general accounting, financial reporting, and internal
control system
Prepare and present variance analysis report and operational reports to
Management Team
Supervise Accounting, A/P, and Payroll
Supervise capital spending within budget and manage fixed assets system
Manage working capital, inventory control, and costing
Work with internal and external auditors and prepare tax returns
Establish and maintain appropriate internal control process and procedures
Implement SOX procedures and controls and maintain strong internal control
practice
Delphi Corporation - New Brunswick Battery Plant, NJ
Plant Controller 09/01-07/06
Prepared month-end closing, monthly forecast and annual budget
Prepared financial statements, financial reports and operational reports
Analyzed variance against current forecast, current year budget and prior
year actual
Presented the financial results and analysis to Senior Management and
identifying risks and opportunities
Collaborated with Management Peers to develop business strategies and
maximize financial performance
Managed inventory controls and conducting physical inventory audits
Supervised cash flow, capital spending and fixed assets management
Supervised Accounting, Account Payable, Payroll and HR activities
Led Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and audits and maintaining strong internal
control practice
Prepared tax filings and internal and external audit activities in
compliance with US GAAP
Reconciled balance sheet accounts
Delphi Corporation - Overseas Operation Analysis Group, Flint, MI
Senior Financial Analyst 02/00-
09/01
Consolidated month-end closing, forecast and annual budget of overseas
entities
Conducted variance analysis, profitability by product line, cost analysis
and other operational analysis
Reviewed cash flow, liquidity, capital expenditure, and working capital
management of overseas operations
Provided and presented financial results and solutions to the executive
team for strategic planning
Supervised and implemented internal financial reporting system and
accounting processes
Provided financial assistance to the overseas operations in compliance with
US GAAP, FX exposure and inter-company transactions
Novell, Inc - Novell Customer Services Financial Group, Provo, UT
Financial Analyst (Summer Intern) 06/99-
08/99
Consolidated month end closing, forecast, and budget
Performed sales, pricing, cost, profitability and variance analysis
Prepared ad hoc reporting and analysis to assist management in decision-
making
General Motors - China Operations, Beijing, China
Business Analyst 08/95-
01/98
Performed in-depth financial evaluation and feasibility studies on the
business opportunities
Analyzed financial statements and conducted capital budgeting using NPV,
IRR, ROA
Provided financial solutions/recommendations to the management team
Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), Beijing, China
Financial Analyst 08/93-
07/95
48. Participated in project financing including project evaluation,
estimation and feasibility study
49. Analyzed and researched financial industry, products and services in
China
50. Worked with business/project teams in seeking/developing business
opportunities in China
EDUCATION
Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International
Management, Glendale, AZ
MBA: Dec. 1999, graduation with distinction
Beijing Industry and Trade University, Beijing, China
BA, July 1993, Dean's Honor List
COMPUTER SKILLS SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, JDE, MS Excel, Access, Word,
PowerPoint, General Ledger system, Windows 2000,
Outlook, Lotus Notes
LANGUAGES Chinese (Mandarin): Native; English: Fluent; French:
basic
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
. Member of BetaGammaSigma(BGS), the honor society for Business
Administration Program(GPA: 3.8/4.0)
. Treasurer, Vice President of Thunderbird Greater China Club
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