MING YAO ZHAO
Toronto
Summary
Proactive and experienced Senior Finance Manager specializing in FP&A with a strong background in financial analysis budgeting and forecasting. Skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive financial plans to drive business growth and profitability. Adept at delivering strategic financial advice to senior management utilizing a data-driven approach to inform decision-making.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
KraftHeinz Canada
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Senior Finance Manager
KraftHeinz Canada
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support, and customer engagement strategies.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
Finance Manager
KraftHeinz Canada
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Senior Financial Analyst
BMO Capital Markets
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
Financial Analyst
Sunwing Travel Group
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Evaluated performance of existing investments and adjusted accordingly.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Developed financial models to assess potential investments and identify potential risks.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts based on KPIs and market trends for senior management.
Financial Analyst
Niagara Casinos
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts based on KPIs and market trends for senior management.
Skills
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Power BI Data Visualization
- Tableau Dashboard Development
- SAP Proficiency
- Oracle SmartView Proficiency
- Budgeting and Forecasting Models
- Financial Variance Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Performance Evaluation
- Insightful Data Presentation
Education And Professional Development
Honour’s Bachelor of Accounting (Stream A), B.Acc., Goodman School of Business, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Certification
- CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Education
Accounting
Goodman School of Business, Brock University
St. Catharines, ON, Canada 09.2010 - 04.2014
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
KraftHeinz Canada
04.2023 - Current
Senior Finance Manager
KraftHeinz Canada
01.2022 - 03.2024
Finance Manager
KraftHeinz Canada
02.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Financial Analyst
BMO Capital Markets
09.2017 - 02.2019
Financial Analyst
Sunwing Travel Group
07.2016 - 09.2017
Financial Analyst
Niagara Casinos
04.2014 - 06.2016
Accounting
Goodman School of Business, Brock University
09.2010 - 04.2014
- CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant
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