Helena Shi

Provided strategic financial support and analysis to Biogen Netherlands, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and contributing to the affiliate's overall financial performance. Delivered actionable insights through financial analysis to support key business decisions. Assessed revenue, margins, and profitability to identify areas for improvement. Oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, and contributed to the development and implementation of new financial tools and systems.

• Managed supply chain FP&A monthly performance reporting, rolling forecasting and variance analysis process. Collaborated with the regional finance teams to analyze performance variances, identifying key drivers and short- and medium-term financial risks and opportunities, contributing to strategic planning and annual business cycle. Provided concise data-driven insight to senior management on actual financial performance and future projection to support informed decision making.

• Led the Global FP&A Process Transformation Project, collaborating with regional finance teams to assess the current state, identify bottlenecks and inconsistent financial practices. Enhanced month-end financial reporting and forecasting efficiency by implementing Standardization (financial performance metrics), Simplification (templates and process) and Automaton (leverage on Power BI), enabling more timely and informed decision-making across the company.

• Partnered with Regional Finance Leaders and Operational Leaders to enhance financial performance visibility and trending analysis. Provided financial leadership and support for various business cases and projects, ensuring data-driven decision-making and alignment with organizational goals.

• Continuously identified best practices and engaged with key stakeholders to understand challenges, foster collaboration, and drive consensus on effective solutions.

Coordinated across regions and functions to align Supply Chain financial parameters/grouping set up. Developed and implemented financial models for Supply Chain operational reporting and variance analysis, enhancing financial clarity and providing insightful analysis to Business Partners across multiple Supply Chain functions and regions.