Janet Jieheng Liang
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SUMMARY:
** ***** ** ***** ********** and FP&A experience in manufacturing environment, with 2 years in finance leader role building up new systems to partner with business growth. Proven excellent analytical skills. Good knowledge of SCM. Proficient in Excel/SAP/Hyperion Essbase/Business Object and other business tools. EXPERIENCE:
Apple Computer Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Sr. Financial Analyst, 01.2013 03.2014 Supported AppleCare China business, Reported to APAC operations finance in Singapore. Key Responsibilities:
- Supported operations in a fast-paced environment. Participated in projects and collaborated with different parties for any finance related issue. Processed enhancement to allow scalability.
- Analyzed AppleCare repair costs, risks and opportunity savings to support business decisions. Communicated and highlighted any issue or concern from finance point of view. Weekly meeting and quarterly business review with operations.
- Performed Finance forecasting on operating expenditures.
- Responsible for day-to-day operational support such as expense approval, reviewed OPO and GR, contract terms review, and quarterly SOX compliance audit and close activities etc. Act as finance focal contact to operations on all finance related maters. Supported Employee Committee.
Ismeca Semiconductor (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Finance Controller. 12.2007 – 12.2009 Led and managed a small team of Finance/HR/IT to support the rapid ramp of sales and operation activities. Provided decision-making support to GM. Reported to local GM and CFO in Switzerland. Key Achievements:
- Resolved all critical issues related to business license alterations and foreign exchange. Liaised with bank, government departments, Deloitte and local auditors, tax authority for ad hoc issues.
- Redesigned the accounting and payroll system. Redefined the departments and cost centers to align with Corporate in Switzerland. Reconciled the inventories records between SCM and accounting system. Reconciled and restated the corporate reports with local statutory accounting book. Resolved the input-VAT issue with proper accounting treatment to differentiate imported materials. Enhanced controls in cash flows.
- Established routine of forecasting and actual performance review with department heads. Consolidated forecast and actual report of North Asia (Mainland China, Taiwan and HK). Prepare annual budget.
- Developed the pricing model of new products to support sales decisions.
- Provided training to sales and operation team on topics of VAT, China customs policies, cash flows etc.
- Discussed and rewrote the Employee Handbook and other IT policies with management team. Janet Jieheng Liang
Plantronics Communications Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, R&D Financial Analyst 04.2007-11.2007 As Financial point-of-contact for China Design Center, provided supports to regional functional management and to Santa Cruz corporate finance. Reported to Finance Manager. Key Responsibilities:
- Forecasted and reported on China Design Center Operating Expenses
- Analyzed ROI and generates profit and loss statements for new product development projects
- Provided mentoring, coaching, and financial guidance to project teams in weighing development alternatives
- Involved in the month-end closing activities to ensure the accuracy of project costing and the monthly financial reporting to Corporate. Constantly reviewed and adjusted processes and controls for effectiveness in this area. Seagate Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, Senior Financial Analyst, 10.2004 – 04.2007 Responsible for financial planning and analysis of operations. Coordinated and Led the FP&A team in monthly closing and forecasting activities. Reported to Finance Manager. Key Responsibilities:
- Performed weekly outlook, monthly forecast, quarterly rolling forecast and budget
- Drove for cost reductions /productivity improvements during budgeting process, reviewed operational performance
/metrics with management.
- Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly financial report analysis. Analyzed deviations and take corrective actions.
- Performed “What if” analysis and ad hoc financial analysis as and when necessary to support management decisions. Celestica (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd, Financial Analyst, Material Planning 12.2001 – 09.2004 Shenzhen GKI Electronics Co., Ltd, Costing & Inventory Accountant 07.2000 – 10.2001 EDUCATION
University / College Major Degree
Tianjin University of Commerce (China) Accounting Bachelor of Economics De Anza College Business/Accounting