Michael Wu
About Michael Wu
Michael Wu is an Analyst, FP&A at Audax Group with a background in finance and entrepreneurship from Northeastern University.
Current Title and Role
Michael Wu currently holds the position of Analyst, FP&A at Audax Group, based in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, which he began in 2021, he develops and maintains financial models using Anaplan to analyze fund performance. His responsibilities involve detailed financial planning and analysis to support the firm's investment strategies and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Boston Consulting Group
Prior to joining Audax Group, Michael Wu worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as an Analyst, Transactional Finance. During his 8-month tenure from 2020 to 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, he gained substantial experience in finance-related analytics. Michael also had an earlier stint at BCG as an Intern in FP&A for 6 months in 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. These roles allowed him to refine his financial planning and analytical skills.
Academic Background and Education
Michael Wu graduated from Northeastern University, where he studied Finance and Entrepreneurship, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, he has an educational background in Marine Sciences & Coastal Sustainability from The University of Hong Kong and Universiti Sains Malaysia, both completed in 2019. His academic journey began at Francis Lewis High School, where he focused on Math and Science and graduated with a High School Diploma in 2015.
Early Career and Internships
Michael Wu's early career includes various roles that built his foundation in finance and consulting. He served as a Lead Analyst at Northeastern University Consulting Club in 2020 for 4 months and as a Junior Consultant at StoneTurn in 2019 for 5 months. Additionally, Michael interned at EF Education First as a Corporate Finance Intern for 5 months in 2017 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He also worked as an Information Desk Attendant at Northeastern University from 2017 to 2020, which helped him develop his communication and organizational skills.
Interests in Sustainability, Healthcare, and Technology
Michael Wu has expressed a keen interest in sustainability, healthcare, and technology. These interests likely influence his analytical approach in his current role in financial planning and analysis. His educational background in Marine Sciences & Coastal Sustainability, along with his focus on finance and entrepreneurship, provides a well-rounded perspective that integrates environmental and technological considerations into his financial analysis.