Richard Wong, Cpa, Cga
About Richard Wong, Cpa, Cga
Richard Wong is a Senior Director of Global Financial Planning and Analysis at Cronos Group, with over a decade of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. He has held various finance roles at prominent companies including Unilever, Campbell Company of Canada, and The Hershey Company, where he implemented analytical tools to improve business performance.
Work at Cronos Group
Richard Wong currently holds the position of Senior Director of Global Financial Planning and Analysis at Cronos Group, a role he has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, he served as Director of Finance for Financial Planning and Analysis from 2019 to 2021. In his current role, he has implemented new analytical tools aimed at driving business behavioral changes across all organizational levels.
Experience at Unilever
Richard Wong has extensive experience with Unilever, where he held multiple finance-related positions. He worked as an Associate Finance Manager for North American Financial Reporting and Analysis from 2012 to 2013, and as a Finance Manager for Customer Development from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Senior Financial Analyst in Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis from 2010 to 2012, and briefly as Finance Manager for Brand Development in 2016.
Background in Consumer Packaged Goods
Richard Wong has over a decade of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. His career includes roles at various companies, such as Campbell Company of Canada and The Hershey Company. At Campbell, he was Finance Manager for Customer Finance FP&A from 2016 to 2017, and at The Hershey Company, he served as Associate Director of Finance for Commercial Finance from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Richard Wong studied at Western University, where he earned a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies with a focus on Finance from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by studying at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) and the Certified General Accountants of Ontario, completing his studies in 2010.
Skills and Expertise
Richard Wong excels in operationalizing analytics to enhance business performance and meet tight deadlines. His expertise lies in financial and strategic leadership within the CPG sector. His ability to implement analytical tools has been a significant factor in driving organizational change and improving business outcomes.