Architecting Finance with AI & Automation

LYRIS

JIANG

I don't just report the numbers,

I engineer the systems that produce them.

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With 7 years in FP&A, I realized that the biggest bottleneck in Finance isn't a lack of strategy—it's a lack of automation.

I am a Certified Anaplan Model Builder and an Automation Enthusiast who builds workflows that let Finance teams sleep at night. I'm currently looking to bring this "System-First" mindset to a forward-thinking team.

My journey started in traditional corporate finance, grounded in Economics and Accounting (UCSB). But I refused to accept that 'late nights in Excel' was the industry standard.

I pivoted to mastering financial systems architecture, bridging the gap between rigorous accounting standards and modern automation tools. With a CPA license and a passion for AI, I build financial engines that are not just accurate, but agile enough to drive rapid business growth.

Anaplan Architecture

Model Building & Data Integration

95%

Anaplan Architecture

Model Building & Data Integration

95%

Anaplan Architecture

Model Building & Data Integration

95%

Workflow Automation

n8n, AI Agents

85%

Workflow Automation

n8n, AI Agents

85%

Workflow Automation

n8n, AI Agents

85%

Strategic FP&A

Forecasting, Budgeting & P&L Mgmt

90%

Strategic FP&A

Forecasting, Budgeting & P&L Mgmt

90%

Strategic FP&A

Forecasting, Budgeting & P&L Mgmt

90%

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

PROJECTS

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

Manager, FP&A

Fox Entertainment

2022 — Present

Spearheaded financial digitalization by architecting 0-to-1 Anaplan models and deploying proprietary AI agents. Successfully automated variance commentary to reduce manual processing time by 90% while managing a $680M P&L portfolio.

Manager, FP&A

Fox Entertainment

2022 — Present

Spearheaded financial digitalization by architecting 0-to-1 Anaplan models and deploying proprietary AI agents. Successfully automated variance commentary to reduce manual processing time by 90% while managing a $680M P&L portfolio.

Manager, FP&A

Fox Entertainment

2022 — Present

Spearheaded financial digitalization by architecting 0-to-1 Anaplan models and deploying proprietary AI agents. Successfully automated variance commentary to reduce manual processing time by 90% while managing a $680M P&L portfolio.

Staff Accountant

Overseas Students Service Corp

2019

Focused on operational efficiency and cost structure optimization. Unlocked 19% in cost savings through targeted reduction plans and instituted stringent accounting policies across 5 subsidiaries to ensure 100% compliance.

Staff Accountant

Overseas Students Service Corp

2019

Focused on operational efficiency and cost structure optimization. Unlocked 19% in cost savings through targeted reduction plans and instituted stringent accounting policies across 5 subsidiaries to ensure 100% compliance.

Staff Accountant

Overseas Students Service Corp

2019

Focused on operational efficiency and cost structure optimization. Unlocked 19% in cost savings through targeted reduction plans and instituted stringent accounting policies across 5 subsidiaries to ensure 100% compliance.

Senior Financial Analyst

MarVista Entertainment

2019 — 2022

Engineered automated reconciliation workflows that slashed month-end close by 9 days. Redesigned cost allocation and revenue models for 2,600+ projects, enabling the company to scale operations rapidly with high data integrity.

Senior Financial Analyst

MarVista Entertainment

2019 — 2022

Engineered automated reconciliation workflows that slashed month-end close by 9 days. Redesigned cost allocation and revenue models for 2,600+ projects, enabling the company to scale operations rapidly with high data integrity.

Senior Financial Analyst

MarVista Entertainment

2019 — 2022

Engineered automated reconciliation workflows that slashed month-end close by 9 days. Redesigned cost allocation and revenue models for 2,600+ projects, enabling the company to scale operations rapidly with high data integrity.

Licensed CPA & Economist

UCSB / CA Board of Accountancy

2018 — 2026 (Certified)

Built a rigorous foundation in Economics & Accounting at UCSB. Now a Licensed CPA, utilizing deep regulatory knowledge to bridge the gap between technical financial innovation and strict compliance standards.

Licensed CPA & Economist

UCSB / CA Board of Accountancy

2018 — 2026 (Certified)

Built a rigorous foundation in Economics & Accounting at UCSB. Now a Licensed CPA, utilizing deep regulatory knowledge to bridge the gap between technical financial innovation and strict compliance standards.

Licensed CPA & Economist

UCSB / CA Board of Accountancy

2018 — 2026 (Certified)

Built a rigorous foundation in Economics & Accounting at UCSB. Now a Licensed CPA, utilizing deep regulatory knowledge to bridge the gap between technical financial innovation and strict compliance standards.

90%

Reduction in Reporting Time

90%

Reduction in Reporting Time

90%

Reduction in Reporting Time

$680M

Portfolio Managed

$680M

Portfolio Managed

$680M

Portfolio Managed

2.6K+

Projects Modeled

2.6K+

Projects Modeled

2.6K+

Projects Modeled

CONTACT

CONTACT

CONTACT

Ready to modernize your finance team? Feel free to contact me.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

lyris1111@gmail.com

+1 (213) 952-8556