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Zachery Zhang

Cleveland,US

Summary

Proactive individual with a strong background in the financial services industry. Communicative, open minded and analytical with the ability to effectively manage projects from start to finish and problem solve. Passion for sports, media and venture capital.

Overview

1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Financial Analyst

Nestle
Solon, OH
01.2025 - Current

- Quarterly and Annual Financial Reviews on large customers located in the California Region
- Financial Analysis on customer FYE financial statements to determine credit lines/risk categories, potential concentration risk, and credit worthiness
- Collaborate with various Trade Groups and attending Credit Group meetings, providing key financial insights

- Industry and Market Research and Comparisons
- Determining/managing nature of Order Release and Supply Chain Planning for accounts in CA
- Maximizing Sales while reducing Risk/Exposure
- New Account Verification, Review and Set Ups
- Maintaining Customer Data in ERP and CRMs
- Working cross functionally to address internal and consumer needs

Collections Associate

Nestle
Solon, OH
07.2022 - Current
  • Researching and analyzing financial data across multiple platforms. Managing account balances internally and with the customer
  • Identifying cash application opportunities, debit/credit discrepancies, and outstanding items
  • Tracking end-to-end order process. Assist with overages/shortages accounting, billings and payment, and investigating shipping details
  • Generating reports used to evaluate businesses, provide orders/contracts, and adjusting credit lines
  • Financial Reviews for accounts on portfolio
  • Oversee accounts receivable activities, analyzing accounts payable trends, communicating risks to management

Pricing Analyst (Internship)

IMCD
Westlake, OH
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Margin Analysis on changing costs, prices, and profit impacts
  • Pricing negotiations with large parent and national accounts
  • Updating/Maintaining company ERP and CRM
  • Creating and maintaining models and reports for Account Managers and Finance to utilize

Finance Team Lead

Cogent Connections
Cleveland, OH
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Business Development
  • Budgeting, Financial Planning, Pricing Strategies
  • Attending Networking Seminars

Finance and Accounting Associate

CollaMedix Inc.
Cleveland, OH
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Created and presented financial models, budgets, and projections to investors and management
  • Ex: 5-7 Year Financial Plans, Grant Budgets, Pitch Decks, Gantt Charts, Proforma Financial Statements
  • Bookkeeping, Quality Control, Market/Competitor Research

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH, US
05-2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Beachwood High School
Beachwood
06-2018

Skills

  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Excel
  • SAP
  • JD Edwards (Oracle)
  • SQL
  • Python/R
  • QuickBooks
  • Tableau
  • Salesforce
  • High Radius
  • PowerBI
  • AI Tools
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Accomplishments

- Obtained Series A and Series B Grant with CollaMedix Inc.

- Full scholarship to Case Western Reserve University

- Participant in the Mentorship Circle program at Nestle

Certification

  • Dean's Honors Award
  • Lab Safety Certified

Timeline

Sr. Financial Analyst

Nestle
01.2025 - Current

Collections Associate

Nestle
07.2022 - Current

Pricing Analyst (Internship)

IMCD
05.2021 - 08.2021

Finance Team Lead

Cogent Connections
02.2021 - 06.2021

Finance and Accounting Associate

CollaMedix Inc.
04.2020 - 05.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Beachwood High School

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting

Case Western Reserve University

Additional Information

Elected Financial Director of Zeta Beta Tau Lambda + Greek Games Chair, House Manager, Diversity and Inclusion Chair