Michelle Chen

Senior Financial Analyst at HBO

United States

About

Experience

  • Senior Financial Analyst at HBO
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 · 4 yrs

    Create dynamic business models for monthly and long-range forecasting to inform subscriber growth, retention, and revenue strategy and planning Develop and analyze operational KPIs through sourcing and compiling customized data from Looker Communicate revenue and expense insights related to subscriber growth, revenue, and marketing to support cross-functional business partners and leadership

  • Benefit Cosmetics (9 yrs)
    • Senior Financial Analyst
      Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs

      Financial Reporting and Analysis: Oversee month-end close activities for the US market, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of monthly P&Ls, forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans. Prepare and present financial reports for business reviews, contributing to data-driven decision-making. Conduct analysis on key financial metrics, including Net Sales, Gross Margins, COGS, and OpEx. Strategic Partnership: Serve as the direct business partner to the head of US Wholesale channels, marketing, and overhead accounts, to build the strategic planning, and monthly, quarterly and annual forecast. Variance Analysis: Monitor and assess forecast to actual variance risks, proactively identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and continual investments.

    • Financial Analyst
      Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 · 4 yrs

      Supported budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes.

  • Marketing Financial Analyst at Fang88.com, Inc
    Jan 2007 - Dec 2011 · 5 yrs

    Assisted leadership with market research and growth strategy initiatives. Developed performance dashboards and operational reports.

  • Financial Analyst at Ford Motor Company
    Jul 2004 - Dec 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Interact with cross-functional finance teams to collect data Develop variance analysis framework and communicate the findings with supervisor and program finance team Propose recommendations on the potential finance process to improve future vehicle programs