Florence Shum
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Results-driven Finance manager accomplished in high-level decision-making, strategic planning and operations leadership. Delivers above-benchmark results and drives significant updates to processes and roadmaps. Focused on continuous development and optimization in support of long-term goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager - Group Finance
Hang Lung Properties Limited
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Reported to Group Finance General Manager, managing a team of 5 accountants
- Oversee the financial reporting process and prepare the consolidated financial statement for Hong Kong leasing, Hong Kong property sales and corporate cost centers
- Prepare management reports and provide regular updates on Hong Kong leasing performance for senior management's review and decision making
- Liaised with different departmental users to manage annual budgeting and forecasting
- Developed financial models for business development projects or non-core assets disposal
- Worked closely with Property sales and Leasing teams for Carmel-on-the-hill, 822 LCK Road and Bayview Garden disposals, involving cash transactions of HK$M
- Worked closely with Legal, development teams on a number of properties acquisition, in a total consideration of HK$M
- Implemented a number of system automation including residential properties sales in Mainland China, Oracle
- During the COVID-19 hardtime, incurred substantial effort with L&M to make sure debtors collection are in place, and make sure all the one-time measure (e.g Rental subsidies) be appropriately recorded
Regional Reporting Manager
Avery Dennison Hong Kong B.V.
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Retail Branding and Information Solutions
- Direct report to Finance Director, managing a team of 3 Financial analysts
- Regional role - looking after seven APAC countries with annual turnover of over US$750M, covering both manufacturing and distribution hubs
- Work closely with regional offices and business unit heads to facilitate decision support, business analysis and financial planning including 5 years strategic plan, annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
- Perform monthly operating expenses review and variance analyses, monitoring capital expenditure
- Develop financial models for business development projects
- Retail Branding and Information Solutions
- Closely liaise with regional business unit heads to carry out finance goals and objectives, delivered US$4.6M savings in 2013 operating spending for APAC countries, exceeded AOP by US$1M
- Being nominated for Global Business Partnership Award for 3 consecutive quarters in 2013/2014
- Acted as primary contact with corporate financial reporting team and direct local and regional actions in support of projects and periodic requests from Group, major projects engaged
- Footprint projects: Hong Kong and PRC office relocation with capital investment over US$5M, Kunshan plant joint venture set up
- Business development/restructuring projects: Finance team outsourcing, back office teams staff migration from Hong Kong to PRC
Financial Analyst
Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited
05.2008 - 04.2010
- Participate in annual budgeting and quarterly profit forecast process
- Prepare monthly management reports and coordinate with different operation teams for regular reporting
- Work with the business units to gain profound understanding in their operations and strategies, and monitor their development through their financials
- Perform project / investment evaluation and conduct ad hoc assignments (including cost-benefit & sensitivity analysis)
- Lead teams, responsible for planning, coordination, communication between managers and subordinates
Auditor – Senior Associates
PricewaterhouseCoopers CPA
11.2005 - 05.2008
- Company Overview: Technology, Info-Comms, Entertainment and Media Industry
- Conduct statutory audit, Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance for a variety of Hong Kong listed companies and MNC clients
- Possess strong understanding of accounting and auditing standards; Office of Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) rules and Sarbanes Oxley 404 regulations
- Perform internal control review on various cycles in listed companies, primarily focus on revenue and receivable cycle, fixed assets custodian cycle , human resources cycle and treasury and investment cycle
- Technology, Info-Comms, Entertainment and Media Industry
Education
Diploma of Commerce and Business Administration -
Douglas College
05.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Professional Accountancy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
01.2004
Skills
Partnership Development
Reporting oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Project Planning
- Data-driven decision-making
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Budget Oversight
Affiliations
- Certified Public Accountant, Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
Certification
- [Name of Certification] [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
Timeline
Senior Manager - Group Finance
Hang Lung Properties Limited
01.2019 - 08.2020
Regional Reporting Manager
Avery Dennison Hong Kong B.V.
08.2012 - 08.2014
Financial Analyst
Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited
05.2008 - 04.2010
Auditor – Senior Associates
PricewaterhouseCoopers CPA
11.2005 - 05.2008
Diploma of Commerce and Business Administration -
Douglas College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Professional Accountancy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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