Susan Wong
Finance Manager
Hong Kong
Summary
Business-minded Senior Finance Manager promoting more than 15+ years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and leading operations for Finance and Sales Functions. Highly collaborative, proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement with track record of effectively managing targets, training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision-making skills. Ready to bring my experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Velocity Business Solutions
- As Financial Controller with Velocity, lead the Finance, Administration, Human Resources (HR) and Sales Operation functions
- As Finance Manager with NCS ensured the continuous smooth operations of sales operations and integration of Velocity to NCS for adherence to NCS Group policies and procedures, novation of customers, contracts, vendors and partners.
FINANCE MANAGER
NCSI Hong Kong Limited
1 2019 - Current
- As Financial Controller running the Finance, Administration, Human Resources (HR) and Sales Operations functions for Velocity.
FINANCE MANAGER (Contract)
Sapient
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed a team of 4 and supervised quality of output from China’s shared service center team, responsible for client finance, reporting and controllership functions, consolidated results for 5 legal entities under 2 brands, collaborated and partnered with brand senior management on opportunity management, revenue, profitability, margin and working capital management.
BUSINESS CONSULTANT (Freelance)
Typhoon Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed financial planning and analysis and financial modelling support to clients detecting anomalies and trends for revenue, costs, profitability, operational risk, and business processes analysis.
ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Perfetti Van Melle Export Far East Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed the Finance team and operational activities for 12 export markets in Asia and Australasia by partnering with SG&A teams; led monthly management reporting and variance analysis; led annual budget process and board presentations; consolidated monthly reports and annual budget onto group GPM system; evaluated and approved SKU margins.
FINANCE MANAGER
Short Term Projects
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Temporary assignments were with Union Church (an NGO) and Big Cat Group, owner of the franchise for Jamie Italian restaurants in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan
- Responsibilities included setting up financial and operational processes and systems implementation (MICROs EPOS, MYOB) and financial modelling a pricing menu for the opening of the Causeway Bay restaurant.
REGIONAL FINANCIAL CONTROLLER, PUBLIC RELATIONS (Contract)
Ogilvy & Mather
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Gave guidance and advice to approximately 30 operating units across Asia Pacific on reporting, commercial and operational issues and business partnered with regional heads and Managing Directors.
COMMERICAL FINANCE MANAGER, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
AZ Electronic Materials
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Newly created role providing financial analysis for the overall commercial strategy within the Research and Development (R&D) department, spanning 7 countries and 4 business units.
FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER, ASIA PACIFIC
Card Protection Plan
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Business partnering with teams to deliver overall financial strategies in Asia to meet Head office targets, covering budgets, forecasts, pricing strategies, KPIs, variance analysis, financial/management reporting, consolidation, transfer pricing and tax efficiencies.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Business Systems Group
01.2002 - 01.2005
- LSE listed Integrated IT managed services provider offering business solutions, products, and services throughout the entire technology life cycle.
ACCOUNTANT (Contract)
TMP Worldwide e-Resourcing Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2001
- General Recruitment Company.
ACCOUNTANT
Executive Access Ltd
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Executive search business specializing in banking, financial and commercial industry placements.
ACCOUNTANT/ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Various Contracting Jobs in Hong Kong
01.1996 - 01.1997
ASSISTANT REINSURANCE ACCOUNTANT
Gan Life & Pensions PLC
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Provider of life and pension and general insurance services.
Education
Skills
Budget Management and Forecasting Expertise
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Financial Modelling
Business Analysis and Strategies
Creative Thinker and Problem Solver
Variance and Trend Analysis
Daily Finance/Sales Operations and Operational Efficiency
Cost Control and Management
Business Partnering
Leadership and Mentoring
Month End Close, Balance Sheet Analysis
Working Capital Control and Management
Transformation and Change Management
Policies and Systems Implementation and Management
Pricing and costing
Cash Flow Management
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Skills
Financial Forecasting
Intercompany Transactions
Internal Controls
Process Improvement
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Audit preparation
Audit management
Commission calculation
Analytical Skills
Task Prioritization
Excellent Communication
Team Collaboration
Reliability
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Self Motivation
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Adaptability
Availability
1 Month Notice Period
Systems
- Financial Modelling
- MS Office
- Zoho
- SAP
- SAP BPC
- SAP Business Objects
- Hyperion Financial System (HFM)
- Cartesis
- Sun Systems
- COGNOS
- Epicor ERP system
- MYOB
- DacEasy
- Quicken
- Lakeview
- Salesforce
Personal Information
- Salary: HK$69,069 per month x 12 Months
- Expected Salary: HK$65,000 to HK$70,000 per month, but negotiable for the right position.
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER (Contract)
Sapient
01.2017 - 01.2018
BUSINESS CONSULTANT (Freelance)
Typhoon Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2016
ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Perfetti Van Melle Export Far East Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015
FINANCE MANAGER
Short Term Projects
01.2013 - 01.2014
REGIONAL FINANCIAL CONTROLLER, PUBLIC RELATIONS (Contract)
Ogilvy & Mather
01.2012 - 01.2013
COMMERICAL FINANCE MANAGER, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
AZ Electronic Materials
01.2010 - 01.2012
FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER, ASIA PACIFIC
Card Protection Plan
01.2005 - 01.2010
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Business Systems Group
01.2002 - 01.2005
ACCOUNTANT (Contract)
TMP Worldwide e-Resourcing Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2001
ACCOUNTANT
Executive Access Ltd
01.1997 - 01.2000
ACCOUNTANT/ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Various Contracting Jobs in Hong Kong
01.1996 - 01.1997
ASSISTANT REINSURANCE ACCOUNTANT
Gan Life & Pensions PLC
01.1994 - 01.1996
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Velocity Business Solutions
FINANCE MANAGER
NCSI Hong Kong Limited
1 2019 - Current