Evon Yik Man Kan
Sydney
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with a proven track record in strategic financial management and analysis. Skilled in budgeting and forecasting, with a focus on optimizing profitability, cashflow management and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing priorities, and willing to go for extra miles to deliver impactful outcomes. Recognized for reliability, leadership, and a deep understanding of financial systems and processes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager – International Developmental Licensee Markets – Asia
McDonald's Corporation
08.2017 - Current
- Lead financial planning and analysis for the Asia Business Unit (ABU), including monthly comps simulations, quarterly P&L projections, and annual planning.
- In charge of all actual, projection and plan reportings such as monthly ABU performance updates, quarterly business reviews and yearly business plan.
- Build business cases for various projects and initiatives such as growth support incentives to accelerate store openings in markets and temporary financial assistance for crisis impacted markets.
- Conduct the Developmental Licensee (DL) audit to ensure markets are complied to the MUFA’s requirement and act as gatekeeper to enhance the proficiency level of market finance teams in control procedures and processes;
- Consult markets on cash flow improvement, cost optimization, CAPEX allocation, and FOREX risk management to drive profitability and accelerate growth.
- Responsible for people development and organize and facilitate the profitability workshops and annual ABU CFO Forum as well as various finance training.
- Lead the DL business review process for finance function and align on finance comments, action plans and recommendations with market leads.
- Collaborate with ABU development team to provide financial evaluations for store openings and closures.
- Coordinate finance transformation initiatives from Corporate (e.g., AR Tool, Plan Tool, EPBCS).
- Oversee ABU accounting matters including G&A, AP, and AR.
Regional Financial Planning and Reporting Manager – Asia Pacific
Fossil Asia Pacific Limited
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Delivered accurate financial analysis and weekly sales forecasts.
- Analyzed monthly performance of retail and concession businesses.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting across regional and corporate levels.
- Conducted margin and profitability analysis.
- Evaluated new retail store and concession performance.
- Supported internal control, store audits, and partnered with Planning, IT, and Marketing.
Finance and Planning Manager – Asia
Adidas Services Limited – Taylormade Adidas Golf
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Led financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Partnered with country finance teams on strategic projects.
- Reviewed business activities and conducted financial control checks.
- Managed demand planning and inventory analysis.
- Calculated monthly sales incentives.
Finance Manager
Time Asia (Hong Kong) Ltd
08.2010 - 10.2011
Assistant Planning Manager (Contract)
PepsiCo Inc – China Beverages Region
07.2009 - 08.2010
Assistant Finance Manager (2008–2009) | Senior Accountant (2006–2008) | Accountant (2005–2006)
Johnson & Johnson Hong Kong Limited
07.2005 - 06.2009
Assistant Manager, Accounting and Finance (2003–2005) | Accountant (2003) | Assistant Accountant (2002)
Olympus Hong Kong and China Ltd
10.2002 - 07.2005
Assistant Accountant
Eyretel (Asia) Limited
07.2001 - 07.2002
Assistant Accountant
Avery Dennison Office Products Ltd
01.2000 - 06.2000
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Australian Graduate School of Management
01.2009
Professional Qualification - undefined
CPA Australia
01.2000
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Business Law & Taxation
The University of New South Wales
01.1998
Skills
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls and audit
- Profit maximization
- Financial budgeting
- Strategic planning
- Financial modelling
- Budget forecasting
- Business Consultation
- Crisis management
Accomplishments
- Received the 2024 Presidents' Award as one of the top 1% employees globally in McDonald's Corporation.
- Received the Circle of Excellence Award in 2024 as part of the McDonald's International Developmental Licensee Crisis Recovery Team.
- Received the 2023 Finance Excellence Award for excellent contribution and dedication for the Finance Function in McDonald's Asia Business Unit.
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Mandarin (Fluent)
Cantonese (Native)
Japanese (Fair)
Technical Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, EPBCS, Power BI, Hyperion, Essbase, Access, Sun System, SAP, Business Warehouse, Cognos Powerplay, Adirace, GRAPE, Bravo, Great Plains, Peachtree, MYOB, CeeData and CeeTax, Internet Tools, FACTS, Hexagon, FRx, AS400, PC Anywhere
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager – International Developmental Licensee Markets – Asia
McDonald's Corporation
08.2017 - Current
Regional Financial Planning and Reporting Manager – Asia Pacific
Fossil Asia Pacific Limited
07.2013 - 07.2017
Finance and Planning Manager – Asia
Adidas Services Limited – Taylormade Adidas Golf
02.2012 - 07.2013
Finance Manager
Time Asia (Hong Kong) Ltd
08.2010 - 10.2011
Assistant Planning Manager (Contract)
PepsiCo Inc – China Beverages Region
07.2009 - 08.2010
Assistant Finance Manager (2008–2009) | Senior Accountant (2006–2008) | Accountant (2005–2006)
Johnson & Johnson Hong Kong Limited
07.2005 - 06.2009
Assistant Manager, Accounting and Finance (2003–2005) | Accountant (2003) | Assistant Accountant (2002)
Olympus Hong Kong and China Ltd
10.2002 - 07.2005
Assistant Accountant
Eyretel (Asia) Limited
07.2001 - 07.2002
Assistant Accountant
Avery Dennison Office Products Ltd
01.2000 - 06.2000
Professional Qualification - undefined
CPA Australia
Master of Business Administration -
Australian Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Business Law & Taxation
The University of New South Wales
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