Ya Zuo
About Ya Zuo
Ya Zuo is the Manager of Business Finance at Novocure, with a background in financial analysis and project management.
Current Role at Novocure
Ya Zuo is currently serving as the Manager of Business Finance at Novocure, a position he has held since July 2020. In this role, he manages all standard and ad hoc reporting within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. He plays a critical role in corporate forecasting processes by carrying out financial analyses and presentations. Additionally, Ya Zuo leads various special projects designed to enhance and improve the IT systems used for budget and forecasting.
Experience at International SOS
Ya Zuo has extensive experience at International SOS, where he worked from 2014 to 2020. He started as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Greater Philadelphia Area, holding this position for four years until 2018. Subsequently, he was promoted to Revenue Lead, a role he served in for two years until 2020. During his tenure at International SOS, Ya Zuo gained significant expertise in revenue management and financial analysis.
Educational Background
Ya Zuo has a robust educational background in Finance and Industrial Engineering. He pursued a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies in 2012. Prior to that, he earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Engineering from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2010. His academic credentials laid a strong foundation for his career in financial analysis and business finance.
Early Career and Internships
Ya Zuo began his career with various roles that allowed him to build a solid foundation in financial analysis and project management. He worked as a Financial Data Analyst at Smart Telecom Concepts in Lisle, IL, from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he was a Graduate Research Associate at Innovation Associate Company and the Thomas J. Watson School. Additionally, he gained experience in database design and served as an instructor for a programming training course at Binghamton University.
Special Projects and Initiatives
In his role at Novocure, Ya Zuo has led multiple special projects aimed at enhancing and improving IT systems used for budgeting and forecasting. He actively participates in both short-term and long-term corporate forecasting processes. He is also responsible for identifying and implementing improvements in analysis and budgetary methods and procedures, contributing significantly to the FP&A function.