Finance Transformation Leader

Cecilia Liu

Bridging finance and innovation across four countries. Building high-performance teams and transforming healthcare operations with technology.

Cecilia Liu
Countries
4 Markets
Recognition
Gold Award
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Years in Finance
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Countries Worked
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Promotions in 4 Years
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Stakeholders Managed

From Shanghai to Cambridge, a story of relentless growth

2026 — Present
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AstraZeneca

MBA Consultant
Cambridge, UK

Designing AI‑augmented continuous intelligence strategies for drug development — where finance meets the future of healthcare.

United Kingdom
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Cambridge
2021 — 2025
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Sanofi

Financial Analyst → Supervisor → Finance Manager
Shanghai, China → Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Three promotions in four years. Led teams of 5–10 analysts, won Sanofi's 2024 Global One Finance Gold Award, and was selected from 500+ candidates to present to global leadership across 10+ countries.

China + Malaysia
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Shanghai Kuala Lumpur
2020 — 2021
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H&H Group

Finance Management Trainee
Guangzhou, China

Top 5% performer. Built real-time marketing ROI analytics using BI tools, reducing manual processing by 80% and communicating insights to C-suite for annual results.

China
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Guangzhou
2019 — 2020
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SAMMA Property Group

Assistant Accountant
Melbourne, Australia

First role abroad — navigating financial analysis in a new market, building cross-functional bridges between Sales, Marketing and Finance.

Australia
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Melbourne

Where finance meets transformation

Finance Transformation

Driving digital adoption across finance functions — from BI-powered ROI analytics to AI-augmented evidence workflows that redefine how teams work.

Team Leadership

Building collaborative, results-driven teams across cultures and geographies. At Sanofi, 3 of 8 direct reports earned promotions within a single year.

Healthcare & Pharma

Deep domain expertise across Fortune 500 pharma companies, from clinical trial cost planning at AstraZeneca to brand OPEX management across Greater China at Sanofi.

Global Operations

Cross-border financial operations across China, Malaysia, Australia, and the UK — managing budgets, forecasts and stakeholder relationships spanning 10+ countries.

Data & Analytics

From SAP to BI tools — building real-time dashboards that cut manual work by 80% and master data projects improving accuracy by 15%.

Strategic FP&A

Rolling forecasts, ROI analysis, budget reallocations, and cost-saving initiatives — turning financial data into actionable business strategy across 80+ regions.

Building community, leading conversations

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Healthcare & Biotech

Healthcare Biotech Pharma SIG

Co-chairing the Healthcare Biotech Pharma Special Interest Group at Cambridge Judge Business School, bridging industry and academic perspectives.

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Global Recognition

Sanofi Global One Finance Award

Led a 10-member cross-functional team to win the Gold Award, selected from 500+ Asia candidates to present to CFOs from 10+ countries.

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Healthcare Conference

Healthcare Conference: What's Next

Organising the conference which brings healthcare professionals, business leaders, and finance experts for a full-day exploration of the future of healthcare innovation and investment.

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Culture & Finance

Cambridge Cultural Finance Forum

Leading the sponsorship segment for the Forum which convenes museum directors, investors, policymakers, and founders for a sharper, more honest exchange on the future of cultural finance and innovation.

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The person behind the numbers

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Guzheng / Chinese Zither

First prize in Jiangxi Province, notable mention in National Competition. Music is where precision meets expression.

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Mermaid Diving

Advanced certified diver, exploring open seas across multiple countries. The underwater world teaches patience and adaptability.

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Folk Dance

Performed in front of audiences of 800+. Dance teaches storytelling through movement — a skill that translates to every presentation.

Moments that tell my story

Guzheng Performance

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Dance Performance

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Diving Adventures

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Three degrees, three continents

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University of Cambridge

MBA — Judge Business School
2025 — 2026
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University of Melbourne

Master of Management (Accounting)
2017 — 2019
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SWUFE

BSc International Economics & Trade
2013 — 2017

Let's start a conversation

Whether it's about finance transformation, healthcare innovation, or exploring new opportunities — I'd love to hear from you.