Lisa Chen
About Lisa Chen
Lisa Chen is a Senior FP&A Analyst at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in financial analysis and accounting, with previous roles at KPMG Australia and Exolum, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW Australia.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Lisa Chen currently serves as a Senior FP&A Analyst at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021 in Sydney, New South Wales. In this role, she leads the preparation of business plans and annual budgets that align with the corporate strategy. She coordinates and prepares periodic forecasting and financial results, including multi-year plans and Board packs. Additionally, she engages with the business to enhance corporate knowledge and understanding of financial implications for business plans and long-term forecasts.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Lisa Chen has extensive experience at KPMG Australia, having worked in various roles since 2014. She began as a Vacationer for two months in 2014, then progressed to an Accountant from 2016 to 2017, followed by a Senior Accountant for three months in 2018. She also served as an FP&A Analyst for nine months in 2018 before taking on her current role as Senior FP&A Analyst. Her tenure at KPMG has provided her with a solid foundation in financial analysis and planning.
Experience at Exolum
From 2019 to 2021, Lisa Chen worked as a Financial Systems Analyst at Exolum in the London, England Metropolitan Area. During her two years in this role, she gained experience in financial systems and analysis, contributing to her overall expertise in financial planning and analysis.
Education and Professional Development
Lisa Chen studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Australia, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) from 2012 to 2015. She also participated in a Study Abroad program at the University of Connecticut in 2015 for 11 months. Additionally, she is pursuing the Chartered Accountant designation through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a program she began in 2019.
Skills and Expertise
Lisa Chen possesses expertise in defining, reporting on, and interpreting key financial and non-financial measures and trends. She leads and develops the FP&A team at KPMG Australia, coordinating efforts to prepare comprehensive financial reports and forecasts. Her role involves engaging with various business units to identify opportunities and implications for financial planning, enhancing the organization's strategic decision-making capabilities.