Catherine Chen
About Catherine Chen
Catherine Chen is a Finance Business Partner in Digital Energy at Schneider Electric, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in finance roles across various companies, including GE and PwC, and holds multiple degrees in commerce and professional qualifications.
Current Role at Schneider Electric
Catherine Chen currently serves as a Finance Business Partner in the Digital Energy division at Schneider Electric. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to financial strategies and business performance in Sydney, Australia. Her role involves collaborating with various teams to drive financial insights and support decision-making processes.
Previous Positions at Schneider Electric
Catherine Chen has held multiple roles at Schneider Electric prior to her current position. She worked as a Senior Controller in the Power Systems division from 2017 to 2019, and as a Controller in the Energy & Partner Business from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Hub Controller for the Pacific Execution Hub for a brief period in 2017, all based in Sydney, Australia.
Experience at GE and PwC
Before joining Schneider Electric, Catherine Chen worked as a Commercial Finance Manager for Asia Pacific & Oceania at GE from 2013 to 2015 in Shanghai, China. She also gained experience as a Senior Associate in Assurance at PwC from 2010 to 2013 in China. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in financial management and analysis.
Educational Background
Catherine Chen holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research, both from Macquarie University, completed between 2002 and 2006. She has pursued further professional development through ACCA, achieving Professional Level since 2015, and is a Full Member of CPA Australia, having participated in the CPA program since 2010.
Early Career Experience
Catherine Chen began her career as a Credit Admin & Remittance Officer at Swedbank from 2008 to 2010. This role marked the start of her professional journey in finance, providing her with essential skills in financial administration and customer service.