ERIC LIU
Leader Taiwan Market Unit Finance
Jhubei City
Summary
Skilled [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of experience working with [Type] organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring [Number]+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in [Area of expertise] and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
MU Controller TW (Leader Taiwan Market Unit Finance APAC)
Nokia Solutions and Networks Taiwan Co., Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
- Peak Order NT$20.5 billion (Euro 0.64b) and revenue NT$19.5billion (Euro 0.61b) in 2021
- Lead a finance organization of 3 direct reports and partner with >500 employees in Taiwan
- Accountable for end-to-end Financial planning and analysis (FP&A), comprehends the planning, actual booking and analytical processes that support business strategy and decision, across from contract T&C, order intake, revenue recognition, cost management, to cash collection.
- Stakeholder of new tender/biding, including the Limits of Authority (LOA) process, P&L and Cash forecast in tendering phase.
- Drive excellence financial performance of the Market, significantly improve P&L and working capital, resulting in the Market Unit being recognized as the Best MU in Great China Region (GCHN) in terms of Radio revenue, margin, cash management.
- Ensure Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control in place.
- Supervisor of TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ELECTRONICS LTD (TAISEL), a Joint Venture of Nokia & Chunghwa Telecom (CHT).
Customer Business Controller
Customer Business Controller (CBC), TWM
04.2008 - 09.2019
- Peak revenues NT$6.6 billion/0.19bm euro in 2015
- Responsible for full F&C cycle including forecast, month-end closing, P&L analysis, OPEX, inventory, and receivables management for Taiwan’s largest customer team
- Led SAP implementation and transition from MLS to SAP P20
- Ensure CT compliance with corporate and local business policies & procedures, conduct SOX compliance audit.
- Responsible for CT revenue recognition processes: reviews, prepares and presents won deals at RRB, and executed post-sales financial reviews.
- Supported Frame contract financial aspects, LoA process, and Project execution monitoring.
- Oversaw Credit rating and Credit limit management.
- Monitoring service cost, including internal resource and external subcontractors, to reduce value leakage in project execution phase
- Received the Great China President Award as a recognition of TWM CBC.
Controlling Manager
AZ Electronic Materials Taiwan
06.2007 - 03.2008
- Annual revenues NT$4.9 billions in 2007
- Conduct Yearly Budgeting, Quarterly Forecasting, Monthly Sales Forecasting in light of current business conditions. Monitor monthly progress against budget/forecast.
- Reporting analysis and SOX compliance.
- Managing scope: 2 staffs (cost management and analysis)
Supervisor
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
12.2003 - 05.2007
- CNSBG ODM, revenue NT$60 billions in 2007
- As direct material cost accounts for 85% in the cost structure, I was responsible for the cost management which is a key in ODM controlling:
- Leader of Cost Management, drive and coordinate all plants’ cost and system improvements, such as SAP add-on report request for cost analysis and inventory management, initiate relevant SOPs to ensure all sites follow the same procedure.
- Standard cost and database set up and management. Initiate a TQM for on-line standard cost confirmation and approval by procurement and controlling department.
- Direct Material cost down performance driving and tracing. Initiate a TQM for chipset rebate estimation and tracing.
- Assist Quotation System establishment and go live.
- Business group KPI establishment. BU performance analysis and controlling.
- SAP CO module implementation project key person.
- Key person of BI (Business Intelligence) establishment and implementation.
- Managing scope: 1 staff
Advisory Administrator, Finance Dept.
ETRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
08.2002 - 12.2003
- Responsible for cash management and financing of subsidiary company.
- Assist Fund-raising plan.
- Post-investment management.
Senior, Auditor
Deloitte & Touche.
07.2000 - 07.2002
- Conducted financial statements audit of listed or public offering companies in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and income tax returns in accordance with regulations.
- Conducted internal control audit.
- Leaded field engagement teams, coach and mentor junior staff members.
Lieutenant in the Army
THE ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
07.1998 - 05.2000
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
National Chengchi University (NCCU)
Taipei, Taiwan06.1998
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
National Taiwan University (NTU)
Taipei, Taiwan06.1996
Skills
SAP CO, Business Intelligence (BI), MS Office
Audit coordination
Financial forecasting
Revenue recognition
Budget development
Financial planning
Team oversight
Staff management
Problem-solving aptitude
Team collaboration
Certification
Passed the CFA level I, 2004.
Accomplishments
- Led financial support for Taiwan’s 5G launch in 2020; achieved >60% market share with customer team and BG.
- Delivered 2020 Revenue 142% YoY, and 2021134% YoY.
- Great China President Award (2013).
- Selected as a ”Guest Auditor” by Nokia Internal Audit team due to be recognized as the best controlling CBC.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
The highest scores to enter the Graduate School of Accountancy in NCCU, 1996., Leader, Accounting Department Debate Team of NTU, 09/1994 ~ 06/1995., Third place, National Intercollegiate Accounting Debate Contest, 1993 ~ 1995., The fifth place of Best Debater of the Year, National Intercollegiate Accounting Debate Contest, 1995., Leader, Hualien Alumni Club of NTU, 02/1994 ~ 06/1994., Public relations official, Student Association of Accounting Department of NTU, 09/1993 ~ 02/1994., Chinese Classical Orchestra of NTU (being elected the best new talent), 09/1992 ~ 06/1993., Graduated from Hualien High School with the highest GPA and were the valedictorian, 1992.
PERSONALITY
- Integrity.
- Innovation & self-fulfillment.
- Excellent leadership skills and teamwork capability.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Work well under pressure. Disciplined.
Timeline
MU Controller TW (Leader Taiwan Market Unit Finance APAC)
Nokia Solutions and Networks Taiwan Co., Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
Customer Business Controller
Customer Business Controller (CBC), TWM
04.2008 - 09.2019
Controlling Manager
AZ Electronic Materials Taiwan
06.2007 - 03.2008
Supervisor
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
12.2003 - 05.2007
Advisory Administrator, Finance Dept.
ETRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
08.2002 - 12.2003
Senior, Auditor
Deloitte & Touche.
07.2000 - 07.2002
Lieutenant in the Army
THE ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
07.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
National Taiwan University (NTU)
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
National Chengchi University (NCCU)