Yanyao Zhao
About Yanyao Zhao
Yanyao Zhao is a Finance Business Partner with extensive experience in management accounting and cost accounting across various companies. He has been working at Entain since 2021 and has a strong educational background in business and accounting.
Work at Entain
Yanyao Zhao has been serving as a Finance Business Partner at Entain since 2021. In this role, Zhao is responsible for providing financial insights and support to drive business performance. Prior to this position, Zhao worked at Entain as a Management Accountant from 2017 to 2021, where responsibilities included financial reporting and analysis. This extensive experience within the company has contributed to a deep understanding of its financial operations.
Education and Expertise
Yanyao Zhao studied at the University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Business & Information Management (BBIM) from 2001 to 2004. Zhao has pursued further professional development through ACCA, achieving Fellow status (FCCA) and has been studying at CIMA since 2016. Additionally, Zhao has obtained the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and Associate Global Management Accountant (AGMA) designations from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Background
Yanyao Zhao has a diverse background in finance and accounting, with experience spanning over 15 years. Zhao began his career as a Costing Controller at Pacific Flight Catering Limited from 2004 to 2009. He then worked as a Cost Accountant at Wellington Drive Technologies Ltd from 2009 to 2012. Following this, Zhao served as a Management Accountant at Cottonsoft Limited from 2012 to 2015 and later held the position of Senior Management Accountant at Barrett Burston Malting from 2015 to 2016.
Professional Experience
Yanyao Zhao has held various accounting roles throughout his career. After starting as a Costing Controller, he transitioned to a Cost Accountant role and then to Management Accountant positions at Cottonsoft Limited and Entain. His tenure at Barrett Burston Malting as a Senior Management Accountant further solidified his expertise in financial management. Zhao's experience in these roles has equipped him with skills in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning.