Xiao Liu
Phone: 860-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Address : ** ****** *****, ****, ** 06001
EDUCATION University of Bridgeport January 2012 – December 2013
MBA Finance
Tianjin University April 2001
Master of Business Corporate Management
Hebei University of Science and Technology July 1997
Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering
CPA 2013
REGISTRATION
Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd. August 2010 – December 2011
PROFESSIONAL
Financial Manager
EXPRERIENCE
Set up budgeting model to efficiently generate monthly forecasts and annual budget
Worked with functions heads and Department Managers to accurately collect, review, and
analyze budgets and forecast data (e.g. revenues, expenses, headcount movements, Fixed
Assets); discussed with senior management and headquarter for final approval
Allocated the approved annual budget into functions and Departments., calculated hourly rate
of R&D employee and standard cost for each product, and maintained into SAP system
Set cost control procedure, implemented and monitored process controls to make expenditure
within budget
Analyzed financial performance via monthly business analysis reports; projected sales, cost
and margin trending for product segments. Compared the actual with budget and forecast,
analyzed the cost variance, identified root causes of cost variance and provided financial
solutions to management
Coordinated with stakeholders from R&D, manufacturing, global production, and oversea
headquarter to develop pricing models for new products launching; evaluated financial impact
of change for the pricing factors associated with existing products.
Ensured business activities be in compliance with laws and regulations
Consistently reviewed current processes for improvement and automation opportunities to
enhance financial analysis procedures.
WesTrac (Beijing) Machinery Ltd. March 2006 – July 2010
Accounting Manager
Managed daily accounting, prepared monthly journal entries including month end accruals,
amortizations and adjustments, reviewed account balance and analyzed main account to make
sure all transactions properly record
Directed month end closing, reconciled general ledger accounts, preliminary reviewed
financial statements and made sure monthly financial reports are accurate and timely
Reconcile intercompany transactions, assisted consolidation financial statements of
subsidiaries and preparation of monthly financial statements to headquarter
Work with subsidiaries and Business Units to prepare annual budget, provide monthly
analysis reports including actual expenditure, variance, trend, and analysis of expected and
unexpected results to managements
Represented company to interface with regulatory agencies for tax compliance purpose;
prepare and review individual and company tax returns.
Assisted the preparation of annual financial statements and footnotes in accordance with
GAAP; fulfilled requests from internal and external auditors in the completion of the annual
financial audit.
Supported setup of new subsidiaries; coordinated with marketing department to perform
review of feasibility study reports; provided financial performance forecast to support senior
management’s “Go/No Go” decision making process.
Acted in accordance with company accounting policies and procedures; recommended
improvement for modifications.
Flextronics Co. Ltd, Beijing September 2003 - February 2006
Senior Financial Analyst
Prepared monthly financial statements and intercompany transactions (based US GAAP and
local financial statements) to facilitate global financial statement consolidation.
Generated monthly forecast and annual budget; such as Income Statement, Balance Sheet and
detailed revenue, expense and Fixed Assets exposure.
Led monthly/quarterly/yearly variance analysis; calculate key performance indicators, and
reported to Asia-Pacific office and US headquarter with global template.reported to Asia-
Pacific office and US headquarter
Performed product line profit analysis reports; analyzed products profitability and cost
changes; identified the root causes for variance; coordinated with product managers and
senior managements to develop correction plans for non-profitable product lines.
Lenovo (Shanghai) Machinery Equipment Ltd May 2001 - July 2003
Financial Analyst
Prepared feasibility study report for Lenovo (Shanghai) establishment, provided
comprehensive evaluation of factors preferential government policies, manufacturing cost,
transportation lead time and freight, calculated NPV; which effectively facilitate the
establishment of the company
Monitored the process of manufacturing facility construction; performed administration of
multiple purchase orders and construction contracts.
Coordinated with IT department to set up accounting ledger in SAP.
Performed variance analysis between actual cost and annual budget, identified alternative cost
saving measures; ensured the timely and efficient completion of financial management reports.
SAP, SCALA and Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
COMPUTER
SKILLS