Kar-Win Gesink-Pang
Weber Shandwick
Watertown,MA
14
years of professional experience
Financial Analyst with 11+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, US GAAP and HGB reporting, business analytics, and process improvement within international organizations. Experienced in partnering with finance leaders across Germany and the United States, improving financial transparency, automating reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Work History
Financial Analyst
10 Years 9 Months- Managed operational cost structures over €10M annually, optimizing budget allocation and resource utilization.
- Led budgeting and forecasting across multiple cost categories.
- Developed financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and transparency.
- Coordinated cross-border financial alignment with U.S. counterparts to enhance reporting consistency and decision-making.
- Delivered executive reporting and ad hoc analyses supporting senior leadership.
- Performed variance analysis and scenario planning to uncover cost optimization opportunities, driving strategic financial decisions.
- Supported month-end and year-end close activities under HGB and US GAAP.
- Formerly CMGRP Germany GmbH
Data Analysis & Reporting Specialist
1 Year 11 Months- Automated reporting processes using VBA to enhance accuracy and streamline data delivery.
- Developed KPIs and dashboards to provide actionable insights for management reporting.
- Analyzed vendor performance data to inform management decisions and optimize vendor relationships.
Working and Graduation Student
1 Year- Working Student & Thesis
Education
Diploma - Business Administration
Concentration: Accounting & Controlling
State Certified Translator - Chinese
Skills
SAP FI/CO
Hyperion
Advanced Excel
Financial and operational reporting
Microsoft Office
Basic skills in AI productivity tools (ChatGPT)
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Cantonese
Limited Working
Mandarin
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Weber Shandwick
05.2015 - 02.2026Read More
Data Analysis & Reporting Specialist
Telefónica Germany
02.2013 - 01.2015Read More
Working and Graduation Student
BMW Group
12.2011 - 12.2012Read More
WINGS – University of Wismar
Diploma from Business Administration
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Sprachen- Und Dolmetscherinstitut München
State Certified Translator from Chinese
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