Yulan Pan
About Yulan Pan
Title and Current Role at General Mills
Yulan Pan is currently working as a Financial Analyst at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In her role, she is responsible for delivering margin analysis for new products, conducting comprehensive sales analysis by product lines, and analyzing cost of goods sold (COGS) and logistic expenditures. Additionally, she plays a key role in developing and updating the fiscal year budget based on the latest estimations.
Previous Experience at KPMG China
Yulan Pan began her career at KPMG China, where she worked as an Audit Assistant Manager from 2008 to 2013. Based in Hong Kong, Central and Western District, she accumulated five years of experience in audit management. During this period, she honed her skills in audit procedures, internal controls, and financial statement analysis.
Educational Background
Yulan Pan has a robust educational background with degrees from prestigious institutions. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Food Science from the same university, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she has studied at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Professional Certifications
Yulan Pan is a Certified Internal Control Professional Accountant (CICPA). She has over four years of experience working in a global accounting firm, KPMG China, which has significantly contributed to her expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for business development.
Skills and Specializations
Yulan Pan specializes in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for business development. Known for her strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities, she has a proven track record as a dedicated team leader. Her areas of responsibility include sales analysis, pricing strategy, COGS and logistic expenditure analysis, budget development, and capital expenditure proposals. Her adaptability, communication, and management capabilities are key facets of her professional skill set.