Sophie Zhang
About Sophie Zhang
Sophie Zhang serves as the Treasury Deputy Controller at Legal & General, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in financial accounting and auditing, she has extensive experience in financial reporting and controls, having previously held positions at British Airways, PwC, and The Ardonagh Group.
Work at Legal & General
Sophie Zhang has been serving as the Treasury Deputy Controller at Legal & General since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing and reviewing the Group Treasury's financial and management reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. She oversees the preparation of Treasury monthly reporting packs, which include liquidity forecasts and debt performance analysis. Her expertise also extends to providing advice on technical financial queries, including hedge accounting and distributable profits.
Previous Experience at British Airways
Before joining Legal & General, Sophie Zhang worked at British Airways as the Financial Accounting Record to Report Manager for a brief period in 2018. Her tenure lasted three months and took place in London, England. During this time, she contributed to the financial accounting processes within the organization.
Experience at PwC
Sophie Zhang spent six years at PwC, where she held the position of Senior External Auditor from 2010 to 2016 in Crawley. In this role, she was involved in auditing financial statements and providing assurance services to clients, which helped her develop a strong foundation in financial reporting and compliance.
Role at The Ardonagh Group
From 2018 to 2020, Sophie Zhang worked at The Ardonagh Group as a Senior Technical Accountant and Liquidation and Restructuring Manager. In this capacity, she was responsible for managing technical accounting issues and overseeing restructuring processes, further enhancing her expertise in financial management.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Zhang earned her Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Strathclyde, where she studied from 2009 to 2010. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in financial management and reporting, equipping her with the skills necessary to provide expert advice on complex financial matters.