Ellene Chan
About Ellene Chan
Ellene Chan is a Senior Finance Manager at SI-BONE, specializing in GTM FP&A and corporate strategy. With a strong background in financial analysis and automation, she has held various roles in the finance sector, including positions at 8x8 and Fortinet.
Current Role at SI-BONE
Ellene Chan serves as the Senior Finance Manager at SI-BONE, focusing on Go-To-Market Financial Planning and Analysis (GTM FP&A), Adaptive Administration, Corporate Finance, and Strategy. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the financial strategy and operational efficiency of the organization. Her role involves analyzing financial data and providing insights that align with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at 8x8
Prior to her current role, Ellene worked at 8x8 as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2019 to 2022. In this position, she focused on Corporate Finance, Strategy Metrics and Reporting, and General & Administrative Financial Planning and Analysis (G&A FP&A). Her work involved developing financial models and providing strategic insights that supported the company's growth initiatives.
Financial Analysis Background
Ellene has a robust background in financial analysis, having worked at Fortinet as a Financial Analyst from 2017 to 2019, where she focused on Strategic Projects. She also served as a Senior Data Analyst at ATAC from 2015 to 2017 and as a Sales Commissions Data Analyst at EFI for a brief period in 2017. Her experience includes automating workflows using Macros, VBA, and scripts to enhance operational and financial modeling.
Education and Qualifications
Ellene holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Mathematics and Economics, with a Minor in Computer Science, from San Jose State University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and analytics.
Expertise in Financial Metrics
Ellene has developed benchmarks for various Software as a Service (SaaS) metrics, including Net Dollar Retention, Net Customer Retention, Gross Dollar Retention, and Annual Recurring Revenue. She is passionate about automation, analytics, and measurability in finance, focusing on translating leadership's strategic goals into actionable insights through the identification and creation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).