Douglas Yu

Douglas Yu is a Big 4 Chartered Accountant qualified business partner with a robust commercial background, excelling in business partnering with director/C-level executives across various industries and company sizes.

His experience spans from ASX listed companies to hyper-growth startups, where he has transformed finance into a pivotal function within the organizations, focusing on growing enterprise value and streamlining processes.

With a versatile skill set, Douglas specializes in leading commercial and FP&A teams, conducting commercial evaluations for new opportunities, and maintaining a keen focus on high-impact areas amidst constantly evolving environments.

His educational background includes a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Business Law from the University of New South Wales, and former studies at James Ruse Agricultural High School.

Throughout his career, Douglas has held key roles at reputable organizations like Canva as Marketing Finance, Merivale as the Commercial Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, and Management Accountant, and Scentre Group (Owner and Operator of Westfield in Australia and New Zealand) as a Commercial Finance Analyst. He has also gained foundational experience as an Accountant at Ernst & Young.

Douglas Yu's expertise extends across industries such as Technology (global SaaS, consumer & enterprise businesses), FMCG (F&B, d2c in Sydney), and Property (Sydney). He is known for his learning agility, adaptability, and a strong track record in evolving finance to become a beloved function in the business.