Meet Tina Huang: Senior Manager, Finance

I am Tina Huang. I have been with Parexel since 2015, and I am a Senior Manager in the Project Finance Excellence Group located in the Taipei office.

What does a day as a Finance Manager look like?

I manage a team of five Project Financial Analysts, who primarily work on Enterprise projects. What I do daily changes depending on where we are in the month. I support my team and help them deal with any issues on projects (i.e., sponsor requests, invoicing errors, project margin maintenance, etc.).

As a people manager, another key part of my role is to help my team members gain experience and develop skills that further advance their careers.

You’ve been at Parexel for over a decade! What do you think makes managers want to stay and grow here?

Parexel's dynamic environment means there are usually new developments, system updates or other improvements being rolled out. As a line manager, I am always looking for new or different work assignments that can help my team members achieve their work goals. For me personally, I have had experiences with being on SME teams rolling out programs, participating in system enhancements and various training initiatives. These types of opportunities contribute to continued engagement of employees, even long tenured members.

How would you describe what it’s like to work at Parexel?

Parexel is a great place to work. There is a culture of respect and openness. The Taipei team is able to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment due to balanced flexibility in our work structure and the efforts of our regional director in keeping the team connected. The team works in office twice a week to maintain the team bond on a personal and social level, generally taking lunch breaks as a group, while working from home the rest of the week to promote flexibility.

Share a moment where you have gained a real sense of job satisfaction?

As a member of the Finance team, I sometimes get the opportunity to provide training to colleagues in other departments. One of the trainings I recently facilitated was the Business Acumen training for Project Leaders. It was great to engage with non-finance colleagues and work together to help Parexel achieve its financial goals. I was very encouraged by the level of interest and commitment of the participants to increasing their financial knowledge.

You share how you help your team members to develop their careers. Can you share a specific example of a team member you've mentored and how they've grown or advanced in their career?

I work with my team members to understand what their own goals are. I am a big proponent of supporting team members who actively invest in their own careers; their own motivation is key.  I can provide guidance and an external perspective to highlight strengths and reveal potential they may not be fully aware of yet. I had an experience with guiding the advancement of a team member by recognizing their strengths, especially in the aspect of training and working on finding high visibility assignments that highlighted those strengths. Through these opportunities we were able to showcase their technical, communication and leadership skills that supported their promotion and career progression.

What do you enjoy when you’re not at work?

When I have the time, I enjoy cooking, experimenting with new recipes and baking as well.