Financial Planning and Analyst

SHIHCHU (SANYA) WANG

Irvine, CA ***** +1-702-***-**** *********@*****.*** LinkedIn

SUMMARY

Finance professional with over 2 years of experience in corporate accounting, financial planning, and controlling. Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, improving ROI through process streamlining, and delivering data-driven insights to senior leadership. Proficient in Excel and financial modeling, with a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support strategic business decisions.

EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine, The Paul Merage School of Business Jun 2025 Master of Science, Business Analytics Irvine, CA

National Taiwan University Jun 2019

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Taipei, Taiwan

• Achievements: Campus ambassador (2016); guided a group of 12 international visitors on a campus tour and conducted introductions to campus and Taiwanese culture., Mandarin Teacher at New Residents Family Development Association (2018): Instructed and designed Mandarin lessons for 6 new residents. EXPERIENCE

OBAGI Student Capstone Data Analyst Jan 2025 - Present

• Analyzed customer retention trends and prepared data-driven reports using Tableau, Python, and advanced Excel functions, providing insights analogous to corporate financial strategy and budgeting processes.

• Built predictive models and designed dashboards that supported targeted marketing strategies, contributing to evaluations of ROI and informed financial decision-making.

• Presented data-driven recommendations to senior leadership by aligning analytic findings with strategic financial objectives and unit economic considerations.

UNILEVER Financial Planning And Analyst, Business Partnering Nov 2021 - May 2023

• Managed a $27M budget across six skincare brands, overseeing brand P&L and preparing detailed financial reports in collaboration with sales and marketing teams, reinforcing robust financial modeling and ROI evaluation practices.

• Monitored brand performance and analyzed financial metrics to drive a 5% ROI increase, supporting data-informed decision-mak- ing and effective corporate controlling.

• Developed and implemented new standard procedures for operating expenses, streamlining month-end closing by 15% and enhancing report accuracy through advanced Excel functions.

• Analyzed product performance to facilitate a $400K cost-saving decision, integrating financial controls with strategic planning to support emerging product evaluations.

• Provided principal financial advice for a charitable program, increasing proposal volume by 90% and demonstrating strong stakeholder communication and strategic finance capabilities. SHOPLINE Accounting Specialist Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

• Streamlined financing procedures and enhanced process efficiency by 30% through automation and standardized documentation, supporting accurate financial reporting and underlying unit economic assessments.

• Managed weekly bank payments and bookkeeping for Taipei and Hong Kong operations using Xero, reducing process time by 55% and ensuring precise financial analysis.

SHOPLINE Accounting Assistant Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

• Optimized process efficiency by reducing processing time by 33% through identification of bottlenecks and resource reallocation, contributing to improved operational financial controls. DELOITTE Auditor Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

• Enhanced the internal audit process by reducing review time by 40% and ensuring meticulous documentation, aligning with robust financial reporting and corporate controlling standards.

• Achieved a 15% improvement in productivity, reinforcing strong analytical skills and adherence to financial reporting standards applicable to strategic finance evaluations.

SKILLS

• Technical Skills: Xero, SAP, R, Python, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Advanced Excel Functions, Data Handling

• Financial & Accounting Skills: Accounting Standards, Financial Analysis, Corporate Budgeting, Strategic Finance, ROI Evalu- ation

• Soft Skills: Multi-task Oriented, Analytical Problem-Solving Languages

• Mandarin (Native)

• Korean (Fluent)

• Spanish (Conversational)

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