Serena Wu
About Serena Wu
Serena Wu is a Senior Finance Manager at Westfield, with extensive experience in financial management and reporting for major development projects.
Current Title and Company
Serena Wu serves as the Senior Finance Manager at Westfield. She has been with the company since 2006, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her tenure there has allowed her to gain extensive experience and play a crucial role in key financial projects.
Previous Experience at Eastdil Secured Capital
Before joining Westfield, Serena Wu worked at Eastdil Secured Capital as an Assistant Accounting Manager. From 2005 to 2006, she gained valuable experience in financial management and accounting in the West Los Angeles office.
Education and Expertise
Serena Wu graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics. Her education laid a solid foundation for her career in finance management and accounting.
Key Projects and Responsibilities
At Westfield, Serena Wu has managed the financial reporting for significant projects like the Valley Fair expansion. She focuses on metrics such as IRR, yield, and margin. She also oversees joint venture partner reporting and is responsible for preparing monthly draw reports and quarterly KPI reports. Her key roles included managing the financial aspects of the Culver Nordstrom Rack project and Century City garage expansion.
Contributions to Financial Management
Serena Wu has contributed to the feasibility studies for major expansions, such as the West Valley and Valley Fair 2014 Mega Expansions. Additionally, she provides training and guidance to development finance analysts, enhancing the capabilities of the team's management of West region development projects.