Claudia W.

Work across key deliverables including financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis and decision support for Walmart China management team. Planning & Forecasting · Monthly forecasting cycle including performance management and variance analysis to comparative periods (plan, actual, prior forecasts) · Lead AOP - Annual Operating Plan, LRP · Long Range multi-year Plan with business teams Month End Closing · Conduct monthly / quarterly financial closing analysis on budget / forecast / actuals to improve accuracy and guide data driven business decisions Special Projects · Take lead and participate in special projects through financial analysis and strategic frameworks and other finance related project Analysis & Performance Management · Reporting to local China Executive Management team, International Segment leadership and US Corporate teams across business performance, analytics and insights to help support data driven and improve decision making, conduct Macro / Industry / Competitive Analysis

1st round rotation – Commercial Finance | Finance Business Partner · Operate as a Finance Business Partner, consistently overseeing and providing insights on business performance. · Proactively participate in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecasting process, ensuring a realistic AOP and accurate forecast. Investigate significant discrepancies between estimated and actual data, delivering pertinent analysis and suggestions. · Engage in strategic data analysis, research, and modeling to facilitate informed decision-making. Participate in business projects with the objective of enhancing operational efficiency and fostering business growth. 2nd round rotation - Controllership · Assist in balance sheet review and analysis process to ensure all underlying financial transactions are recorded in an effective accurate and timely manner in accordance with all local statute and relevant GAAP pronouncements. · Analyze company’s financial risks and potential exposure through rigorous review of the financials and address any potential impacts to the company’s financial performance. · Support implementation of policies, internal controls, accounting standards and procedures to drive performance 3rd round rotation - Treasury · Actively manage and lead cash flow analysis, cash flow forecast and finance plan, ensuring its accuracy and timeliness. · Identify opportunities and implement treasury-related business process improvements including multi-lateral netting and cash pool structures via in-house banking. · Support the production of the monthly Treasury Board report including various financial analysis on cash investment management, interest income, interest expense, etc.

Awards: National Scholarship Third Prize in National English Competition Outstanding Individual of the Student Union

Awards: Outstanding Graduate